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King County Sheriff's Office lateral officer bonus & pay (2026)

King County, Washington · Sheriff's office · Posting: “Lateral Deputy Sheriff”

$40,000lateral bonus
$95,909 - $134,285annual pay range
2026-12-31closing date

Lateral package details

Lateral hiring bonus
$40,000
Bonus payout / conditions
$40,000 for Washington laterals; $25,000 for other laterals ($10,000 first paycheck, $15,000 after probation); 3-year commitment
Pay range (annual)
$95,909 - $134,285
converted from $46.11 - $64.56 Hourly
Pension / retirement
WA LEOFF Plan 2
Accepts out-of-state laterals
Yes
"Yes" means the posting describes a path for out-of-state officers (often a waiver or equivalency academy).
Closing date
2026-12-31
Employer
King County
Source
governmentjobs.com agency posting
Last verified
2026-10-18

Figures come from the agency's own posting on the date shown. Bonuses change often; confirm with King County Sheriff's Office before applying. Report a correction.

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