Capt. DeVere's most recent assignment was in the Human Resource Division with two very challenging and potentially opposing tasks: recruiting significant numbers of new employees for the agency while at the same time making sure only the right people get hired. He would give most of the credit to HRD staff and the hard work of his predecessors, but the accomplishments on his watch were many:
- The agency had the highest ever total employment applications in a year, at 4,790.
- 258 Cadets have been hired since Capt. DeVere assumed command of HRD.
- There was a 16% increase in diverse candidates. There was an 84% increase in veterans hired as troopers, and a 57% increase in veterans taking civil service jobs.
- The agency began a decentralized recruiter program.
- The agency implemented the NeoGov online application system.
His official resume details far more work around the agency.
He attended Central Washington University where he earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Finance in 1989.
Jeff began his career with the Washington State Patrol on March 12, 1990, as a Trooper Cadet assigned to Vehicle Inspections in Bellevue.
He graduated with the 71st Trooper Basic Training Class and was commissioned on February 9, 1991, assigned to East King County.
On October 16, 1995, he transferred to the Seattle Breath Test Section.
Jeff was promoted to RCW Sergeant on June 15, 1998, assigned to Kennewick. He then transferred to Ellensburg on February 22, 1999.
On March 6, 2000, Jeff was appointed to Detective Sergeant assigned to the Office of Professional Standards - Internal Affairs Section.
Jeff was promoted to RCW Lieutenant on August 14, 2002, assigned to the Traffic Investigation Division.
He transferred to the Field Operations Bureau Headquarters on June 21, 2004. Then on September 16, 2004, he transferred to Tacoma.
Jeff was appointed to Staff Captain on October 22, 2004, assigned to Government and Media Relations.
He was assigned to command District 1 - Tacoma effective November 16, 2009.
On February 1, 2012, Jeff transferred to the Human Resource Division where he remained for the rest of his career.
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