Jail Deputy, Lateral (Experienced Corrections)

About the role

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office seeks experienced law enforcement professionals to fill the position of Jail Deputy. This role requires a combination of law enforcement experience and certification as a Corrections Officer or Jail Deputy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains order, discipline, and security of inmates in County facilities
• Supervises the security and conduct of inmates in various settings
• Answers inmate questions, conducts investigations, and testifies in judicial proceedings
• Processes inmates admitted and discharged, including booking and release procedures
• Maintains records and writes reports as required
• Performs internal security checks and conducts perimeter checks
• Transports inmates within the facility or to/from external locations
• Operates the control room to ensure secure access to facility areas
• Checks in individuals entering the facility, including handling warrant turn-ins

Requirements

• Must be currently or have been certified as a basic Corrections Officer or Jail Deputy/Officer with at least one (1) year of civilian law enforcement experience as a Jail Deputy/Officer within the last five (5) years
• Must be 21 years of age by date of employment
• Must be a United States citizen or within eighteen (18) months of hire
• Must possess a high school diploma, GED certificate, or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Must be free from serious convictions
• Must be willing to be fingerprinted and have fingerprints filed with the State
• Must meet Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements
• Must meet the Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer as provided for in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 259-008-0010
• Must meet the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office tattoo policy
• Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, including national fingerprint records check
• Must pass an extensive post-offer pre-employment physical assessment and psychological evaluation
• Must successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment drug test
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal attitudes and behavior patterns
• Knowledge of purposes and methods of discipline as applied to prisoners under criminal confinement
• Experience maintaining close security and supervising the activities of inmates
• Experience overseeing inmates in all phases of incarceration
• Experience writing reports
• Experience testifying in various proceedings
• Experience transporting inmates

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Benefits

Annual Pay Range: $80,869.32 - $103,558.83
Hourly Pay Range: $38.879479 - $49.787899

Pay

The hourly pay range for this classification includes the following steps:

• Step 2: $38.879479
• Step 3: $40.819194
• Step 4: $42.994257
• Step 5: $45.114226
• Step 6: $47.417047
• Step 7: $49.787899

Schedule

Details regarding the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Other Information

For more detailed requirements and testing information, please refer to the QUALIFICATIONS and OTHER INFORMATION sections of this job posting. Applicants must complete a thorough Statement of Personal History (SPH) via our online eSOPH system if selected to move forward in the selection process.