Deputy Sheriff - Patrol

About the role

This is law enforcement work involving the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws, the investigation of crimes by utilizing both specialized technical and interpersonal relationship skills.

Work involves responsibility for the performance of law enforcement duties in accordance with regulations and procedures prescribed by command and supervisory officers. The work contains a substantial element of personal risk and an employee must be able to exercise sound judgment independently in emergency situations.

The work involves responsibility for recognizing the social importance of law enforcement functions as well as responsibility for the eventual application of a considerable knowledge of human nature and the behavioral sciences to the resolution of day to day law enforcement problems. Tactful and courteous treatment of the public under adverse psychological conditions is an imperative function of this position.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property
• Enforce laws
• Investigate crimes
• Utilize specialized technical and interpersonal relationship skills

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of the equivalent GED certificate
• U.S. citizenship and at least 21 years of age by the date of appointment
• No felony criminal record
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and a good driving record
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation and medical and psychological examinations
• Sufficient strength and agility to perform law enforcement work

Qualifications

• Obtain DPSST certification within one year of appointment
• Meet minimum standards established by OAR 259-008-0010 as a Law Enforcement Officer

Skills

• Sound judgment in emergency situations
• Tactful and courteous treatment of the public
• Knowledge of human nature and behavioral sciences
• Specialized technical and interpersonal relationship skills

Benefits

• Paid training for growth opportunity
• 8 hours Holiday Leave per month
• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years
• 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
• 2 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (prorated first year depending on date of hire)
• PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium
• Life Insurance - employer paid
• Optional benefits such as short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• 9 FLSA hours monthly
• Grants provided for overtime opportunities

Pay

• $65,124.00 - $87,312.00 Annually

Schedule

• Three 12 Hour Shifts (Rotating 3 days on / 3 days off)