Community Services Deputy – Lincoln County, Oregon

About the role

This public-facing role investigates county code and ordinance complaints, supports civil process work, and helps residents resolve community concerns across Lincoln County.

Responsibilities

• Investigate county code, short-term rental, land-use, and ordinance complaints.
• Respond to citizen calls, neighborhood disputes, and abandoned-vehicle concerns.
• Conduct interviews, document findings, prepare reports, and preserve evidence.
• Serve civil documents and testify in court when needed.
• Work in the field, in a vehicle, and in an office with frequent public contact.
• Cookordination with Sheriff’s Office staff, county departments, and community members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain an Oregon driver license within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to complete required Taser training and certification.
• Strong communication, documentation, conflict-resolution, and public-contact skills.
• One year of land-use regulation or intensive public-contact experience is desirable.
• DPSST law-enforcement certification is not required for this position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• An 11% county 401(k) contribution.
• HSA support.
• County-paid life insurance.
• Employee assistance.
• Paid leave, subject to plan terms and eligibility.

Union Status

The Community Services Deputy classification is represented by the Lincoln County Deputies Association (LCDA). The published S21 pay classification matches the current LCDA represented pay plan.