Deputy Sheriff, Patrol

Summary

ABOUT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE:
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Entry Level and Lateral Patrol Deputies. Please read the entire posting for detailed instructions. Failure to follow directions will result in disqualification of application.
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is committed to community policing partnerships and philosophies. Deputies are responsible for performing their duties consistent with the agency mission statement that embodies these philosophies and responsibilities. This position is responsible for protecting life and property in Deschutes County through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Deputy Sheriffs patrol roads, highways, and business and residential sections in an assigned area; prepare incident reports; investigate motor vehicle accidents, crimes, and social disturbances; issue citations; make arrests; transport offenders under custody to jail; serve warrants of arrest; have daily contact with the general public, and frequent contact with state, federal, city and county law enforcement agencies, District Attorneys, and the court system. Position performs related work as required.

• Minimum acceptable Frontline scores are; Video Score-65, Writing Score-70 and Reading Score-70.
• Certified Lateral Officers within Oregon, or Out of State Certified Lateral Officers that possess a 4 year degree do not need to complete the Frontline test.

• The Concept 2 Rowers are an effective tool to assist in achieving high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness. Concept 2 Rowers actively engage both hemispheres of the body (upper and Lower body) and do not place any impact on joints. Please visit https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/training-operations-tod/concept-2-rower-evaluation-and-rowing-workouts to learn more about Concept 2 rowing.
• The evaluation metric will be explained at the time of testing and is based on our agency’s standard and not based on the above link.

• Application submission to Deschutes County.
• Completion of the National Testing Network Frontline test, National Testing Network.
• Application pre-screening review and selection by Deschutes County.
• Criminal Background Check.
• Interview(s).
• Statement of Personal History Background Investigation.
• Passing Fitness Evaluation.
• Sheriff/Captain Interview.
• Conditional Job Offer.
• Medical Evaluation / Psychological Evaluation.
• Formal Job Offer.

• Patrols roads, highways and business areas in an assigned area, in the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws; responds to a variety of misdemeanor and felony reports.
• Intervene in disputes and maintain order. Respond to hazardous situations performed in stressful and dangerous environments.
• Read, understand, and interpret laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Acting professionally with regard to code of ethics and confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement when acting in routine situations.
• Providing credible testimony in trial, depositions and interviews.
• Evaluating and assessing situations quickly and objectively to recognize actual and potential danger and determine proper course of action.

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, with the ability to carry out instructions in an efficient manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees as well as citizens from varied racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
• Coping with stressful situations firmly, tactfully, and with respect to individual rights.

• This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

Compensation

$5,960.84 to $8,408.24 per month for a 182.53 hour work month. Patrol shifts are currently 12 hours, four days a week (2-days, 2-nights), followed by four days off. Shift assignments are determined by the Sheriff or his designee based on operational needs of the Sheriff's Office. Must be willing to work 12 hour rotating shift assignments, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. Positions are represented by the Deschutes County Sheriff Employees Association (DCSEA). For information click here. (Download PDF reader)
Additional Lateral Recruitment Compensation:

• For Oregon Certified applicants, certificate pay begins upon hire date.
  • 6% - Intermediate
  • 11% - Advanced
• Out of State Certified applicants will receive certificate pay as soon as certification is granted by DPSST.
• 3% Wellness pay begins upon hire date.
• 50 hours Compensatory Bank issued upon hire date.
• Lateral certified applicants with up to 60 months experience begin at pay step 2- $36.0959/hr.
• Lateral certified applicants with 61 months or more experience begin at pay step 3- $37.8982/hr.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior law enforcement and/or college degree in related field preferred;
• OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Prior Patrol experience.
• Higher level of education or degree in a related field.
• Any additional training or experience in a related field.
• Military experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
A successful candidate will complete a full background investigation prior to receiving a conditional job offer. The psychological and medical evaluations will require completion after the conditional job offer.
Must pass a driving record review and criminal history background.

• A current driver's license and the state of origin are required. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must include an accurate driver's license number and state of origin on their application under the Personal Information section.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.

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