Community Services Deputy

Position Summary

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Community Services Deputy to enforce various county codes including Short Term Rentals and ordinance violations. This position involves responding to citizen calls, conducting investigations, handling disputes, and courtroom testimony.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Respond to citizen complaints about violations and work with citizens to resolve complaints.
• Perform field investigations and inspections to ascertain whether land use, nuisance abatement, building inspection, engineering, noise, noxious vegetation, or other ordinances are being violated.
• Meet with alleged violators of ordinances and attempt to achieve compliance.
• Undertake enforcement actions in accordance with law and county ordinances.
• Facilitate removal of abandoned vehicles from county roadways in compliance with state law.
• Prepare correspondence and documentation of specific violations by researching building and planning records, assessor records, DMV records, previous enforcement actions, and other relevant agency documentation.
• Provide information in oral and written form on Lincoln County ordinances and regulations to the general public at community meetings and to other agencies, including circuit court.
• Prepare evidence in support of legal actions taken by the county; appear in court as necessary; appear and testify at hearings and in court or administrative proceedings as required.
• Perform civil service of court paperwork as directed.

Typical Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• One year experience involving land use regulations and intensive public contact is desirable.
• Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of/ability to:
• Laws relating to civil process.
• Laws related to abandoned vehicles.
• Be trained and certified to handle and use Conducted Energy Device (Taser) in a safe manner.
• Investigate, prepare, and preserve evidence and report records.
• Interact with others and make fast and accurate judgment calls when necessary.

Reasonable Accommodations

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Benefits

• Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 11% County contribution to 401(k).
• County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA).
• $40,000 County-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).