Deputy Sheriff - Enforcement

Clatsop County Oregon • Astoria, OR

23h

About The Position

Under supervision of the Lieutenant, this position’s duties is to enforce federal, state, and local traffic, criminal, and civil laws and ordinances; patrol roads, waterways, and business and residential areas; investigate traffic accidents, crimes, and complaints related to criminal law enforcement; respond to citizen calls for service; and serve civil process. This position is represented by the Clatsop County Law Enforcement Association (CCLEA) union.

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age, a United States citizen and possess and maintain driving privileges in the state of Oregon within 30 days after employment.
• High school diploma or demonstrate successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test.
• Must meet DPSST “Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer” OAR 259-008-0010.
• Must pass entry-level pre-employment evaluations, including Oregon Physical Ability Test (ORPAT), drug screen, and psychological evaluation prior to appointment.
• Must not have been convicted of any felonies nor any law involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic, or dangerous drug, nor any law involving dishonesty or moral turpitude as identified in Oregon Administrative Rules 259-008-0070.
• Possess Basic Police Certificate or can obtain within one year of original appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous college-level training or experience in law enforcement or corrections.
• Knowledge of the county area.
• Previous training related to police equipment and/or operations, e.g. first aid, CPR, hazardous materials, firearms training, LEDS general level certification, etc.
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• enforce federal, state, and local traffic, criminal, and civil laws and ordinances
• patrol roads, waterways, and business and residential areas
• investigate traffic accidents, crimes, and complaints related to criminal law enforcement
• respond to citizen calls for service
• serve civil process

What This Job Offers

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