Corrections Deputy

Tillamook County • Tillamook, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tillamook County Jail was built in 2000 and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. It is staffed by experienced and well-trained correctional deputies. The jail has its own kitchen and receives adults in custody from various law enforcement agencies. The Tillamook County Sheriff's duty is to maintain peace within the county and provides services including Jail operations, Search and Rescue, Community Corrections, and Court House Security.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• At least 21 years of age
• No convictions by any State or Federal government of a crime punishable by imprisonment in a State or Federal prison
• Good moral character as determined through background investigation
• Pass a physical and psychological examination by a licensed physician and/or psychologist
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Driving record must be free of convictions for hazardous moving violations within the previous three years
• Possess a valid Oregon driver's license, and maintain an acceptable driving record
• Must pass the POST (Police Officer Selection Test)
• Within one year of employment must possess a basic corrections certification from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). Failure to obtain valid certification is grounds for separation of employment for not meeting an essential qualification.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience as correction deputy and/or some college coursework in law enforcement OR satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order, discipline and security of adults in custody within the correction facility.
• Check adults in custody physical condition and arrange for medication and medical attention as needed.
• Assure a secure facility.
• Accompany adults in custody and/or juveniles to court appearances, physicians, hospitals, etc.
• Serve meals.
• Conduct periodic prisoner, cell, and area searches.
• Testify credibly as a witness in court and administrative proceedings.
• Receive incoming prisoners; book search, fingerprint, photograph; collect personal property and issue receipts; receive and record bail monies; release adults in custody at the end of sentence; process security deposits and releases.
• Maintain appropriate logs, records and inventories using automated equipment and systems.
• Transport prisoners and persons to various locations by motor vehicle.
• Direct adults in custody in work duties; participate as necessary; distribute equipment and supplies, evaluate work.
• Ensure clean and safe facility.
• Represent the Sheriff's Office and answer questions and interpret policy and procedure for law enforcement officials, attorneys, adults in custody and families and the public.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• County pays 100% of the premium on Medical, Dental & Vision.
• HRA VEBA: Employees receive $115 per month to this personal tax-free health reimbursement account.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Sick Leave
• Paid vacation after 6 months
• In lieu of holidays, employees accrue 8 hours of holiday credit per month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED