Yamhill County, OR-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Mcminnville, OR
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting to create a pool of diverse female candidates eligible for current and future regular, full-time, entry-level or certified/lateral Deputy positions in our Corrections (Jail) Division. Corrections Deputies perform work in the care of adults in custody in the Yamhill County Correctional Facility. Duties include maintaining the supervision, safety, security, and sanitation of adults in custody confined in the correctional facility; escorting and transporting adults in custody within the facility, to other agencies, and any other appointments as necessary; controlling public movement within the correctional facility; and other duties as assigned. Positions require work in a 24-hour per day, 7-day a week environment with shift rotation in 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts depending on assignment. May be required to work with rotating shift schedules including working day, swing, and night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. These positions are represented through Teamsters Local 223. Incentive pay is available for education, DPSST certification, and bilingual Spanish speakers. These positions carry an 18-month probationary period for entry-level candidates and a 12-month probationary period for certified/lateral candidates.

  • Maintaining the supervision, safety, security, and sanitation of adults in custody confined in the correctional facility
  • Escorting and transporting adults in custody within the facility, to other agencies, and any other appointments as necessary
  • Controlling public movement within the correctional facility
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must possess: United States citizenship or have the ability to obtain citizenship within one (1) year of hire; an unrestricted state-issued driver's license with the ability to obtain an Oregon driver's license; a good driving record; and a satisfactory work record and personal history (e.g., free of criminal convictions, although special circumstances may be considered).
  • A high school diploma/GED is required.
  • Must be able to be certified by DPSST within timeline established by OAR 259-0080060.
  • Applicants must possess a minimum of a current and valid Basic Corrections Certification, issued by Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) or equivalent local, state, or federal certification, and successful completion of an agency Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) program.
  • Equivalently certified candidates (i.e., no DPSST certification) must also possess a minimum of three years' certified service in the Corrections discipline or a four-year, post-secondary degree.
  • Ability to secure and maintain a driver's license valid in the state of Oregon.
  • Will be required to drive a County vehicle.
  • Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid driver's license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.
  • Applicants will be required to pass a medical exam and/or psychological evaluation prior to appointment in order to meet standard under OAR 259-008-0010.
  • Will be subject to successful completion of a personal background check including, but not limited to, criminal, civil, driving, military, educational, and employment history pursuant to OAR 259-008-0015.
  • All ENTRY-LEVEL candidates must provide ORPAT physical ability test results, dated within the previous 12 months, submitted by the closing date (12/18/2025).
  • For ENTRY-LEVEL APPLICANTS: a completed employment application through GovernmentJobs.com; ORPAT scores of 6:20 or under, with a pass on the Dummy Drag; and NTN Frontline A scores, submitted by the closing date through https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/index.cfm.
  • For CERTIFIED/LATERAL LEVEL APPLICANTS: a completed employment application through GovernmentJobs.com
  • Successful candidates possess good moral character, demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills, and put forth a professional image.
  • They are skilled, highly motivated, self-directed individuals with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, as well as skill in communicating effectively with individuals during difficult and often stressful situations.
  • Incentive pay is available for education, DPSST certification, and bilingual Spanish speakers.
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