Deputy Sheriff- Entry Level

Multnomah County • Troutdale, OR

13h • $40 - $50

About The Position

OVERVIEW: Join the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and become part of a dynamic team where your commitment to justice and community safety can make a real difference. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to serving the community, passionate about helping others and inspired by a strong sense of purpose. MCSO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, and investing in professional development opportunities throughout your career. If you have strong communication and conflict resolution skills, are dependable, resourceful, and believe in providing unwavering compassion through exemplary public safety service, then we invite you to join our team and begin your law enforcement career with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

Relocation Reimbursement: Candidates that must relocate to accept the position are eligible for moving expenses reimbursed up to $2,500 with submission of expense receipts.

DON’T FORGET – RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS! Per the collective bargaining agreement, the county will pay one-half (1/2) of an eligible retiree’s medical insurance premiums from the retiree’s 58th birthday or retirement date, whichever is later, until their 65th birthday, death, or eligibility for medicare, whichever is earlier. To be eligible for one-half (1/2) paid medical insurance premiums, retirees must meet one of the following criteria: thirty (30) years of continuous County service regardless of age, or five (5) years of continuous County service immediately preceding retirement at or after age fifty-eight (58), or ten (10) years of continuous County service immediately preceding retirement prior to age fifty-eight (58), or ten (10) years of continuous County service immediately preceding disability retirement regardless of age. For the purposes of this retiree benefit, prior law enforcement experience cannot be considered as continuous County service.

PLEASE NOTE: As a Deputy Sheriff with our agency you will be expected to work weekends, holidays, days, evening or nights as required. Overtime may be required and newly hired employees should expect to rotate through all shifts within the first 18 months of employment. Deputy Sheriffs are represented by the Multnomah County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (MCDSA). Interested applicants may visit Multnomah County’s Employee and Labor Relations website to review the Multnomah County Deputy Sheriff Association Collective Bargaining Agreement .

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be a US citizen
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a minimum of two years combined of full-time work/volunteer experience, military service and/or post high school education
• Must be able to obtain a valid driver’s license by time of appointment
• Candidates must pass a thorough background investigation which includes but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the team effort of maintaining a presence in the community that helps to deter crime and provide support to all community members; through patrolling county roads, highways, business and residential areas; enforcing traffic and criminal laws; providing business and residential security checks; investigating road and safety hazards; monitoring waterways within Multnomah County and enforcing other safety laws and regulations.
• Engage in community policing and proactive policing strategies, using traditional and non-traditional approaches to law enforcement; collaborate with the community to identify and implement innovative approaches to reduce chronic crime.
• Work collaboratively to create a positive, supportive and safe work environment for all members through inclusive communication and team work; actively promotes a workplace environment that is respectful of living and working in a multicultural society by modeling the agency’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Monitor and direct traffic to maintain safe traffic conditions; investigate traffic collisions; take statements, report unsafe streets, and offer general assistance.
• Assess situations, use informed judgment to determine whether laws have been violated, analyze impact of decision on situation and persons involved, and impartially determines appropriate action such as; written or verbal warning, citation or arrest and transport to jail.
• Conduct investigations of reported criminal activity; gather crime scene evidence; interview and take statements from those involved.
• Conduct investigations of reported civil disturbances; respond to incidents such as family disputes, public disturbances, animal control, and lost children.
• Prepare reports for agency, court and state use of investigated disturbances, crimes, accidents, and traffic enforcement for agency, court and state use.
• Provide court testimony regarding criminal investigations and citations.
• Serve subpoenas and warrants of arrest.

Benefits

• Candidates that must relocate to accept the position are eligible for moving expenses reimbursed up to $2,500 with submission of expense receipts.
• Per the collective bargaining agreement, the county will pay one-half (1/2) of an eligible retiree’s medical insurance premiums from the retiree’s 58th birthday or retirement date, whichever is later, until their 65th birthday, death, or eligibility for medicare, whichever is earlier.

What This Job Offers

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