# King County Sheriff's Office

Provider: [King County Sheriffs Office](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/king-county-sheriffs-office)

- Program type: Certification / Course
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 151 - 180 days
- Locations: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
- Website: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/sheriff/about-king-county/about-sheriff-office/careers/deputy
- Contact: Deputy Ken Etheridge, ketheridge@kingcounty.gov
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/king-county-sheriffs-office-king-county-sheriff-s-office-e1j396

## Summary

The goal of the King County Sheriff’s Office SkillBridge Program is to provide service members with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience through structured criminal justice training within the King County Sheriff’s Office by:• Learning and participating in simulated Sheriff’s deputy tasks.• Developing an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a Sheriff’s deputy.• Participating in training that introduces the fundamentals of law enforcement, with the opportunity to attend the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) and ultimately become a commissioned Deputy Sheriff with the King County Sheriff’s Office.

## Job description

All deputies begin their careers on patrol. Jail service is not required. Our deputies gain a strong sense of ownership in their communities by interacting with the residents, business owners, and visitors in the area. Job duties include, but are not limited to:Patrol a designated area of the county and respond to calls for service.Interview victims and witnesses, secure and gather evidence.Complete all administrative tasks such as incident and arrest reports.Investigate family disputes and reports of maltreatment of children. Respond to calls of service involving persons with social or behavioral problems.Be a resource to the community and seek opportunities to participate in community activities. Testify in court and present facts and observations accurately and objectively.

## Locations

- Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, 98433 (near Joint Base Lewis-McChord)

Source: public DoD SkillBridge listings via CCC Programs. Confirm details with the provider and your chain of command.