Deputy Sheriff

Lane County • Adult Corrections, OR

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs correctional work in the care, custody, and transportation of inmates in and out of the correctional facility; enforces laws and ordinances; investigates complaints and conducts investigations; may provide such law enforcement services as a resident deputy in a patrol district of the County; does related work as required. New deputies start in the Lane County Jail. The Sheriff's Office, committed to justice and integrity, is sworn to protect and honored to serve the residents and visitors of Lane County. The Sheriff’s Office provides an array of correctional services including a jail, a community corrections center (work-release), and out-of-custody programs such as community service and an inmate work crew. Deputies provide patrol of urban, suburban and rural areas, including timberlands, waterways, and coastal dune areas. Police service includes criminal investigation, court security, prisoner transport, process services (criminal and civil).

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
• Two years of experience dealing with the public
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying
• Possession of a current Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment
• Possession of a basic certification in corrections and as a peace officer with the State of Oregon at the time of appointment or the ability to successfully apply for such certification
• Successful completion of Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT)
• Pass the written examination
• Pass the interview
• Pass the background investigation (including psychological examination, evaluation with a psychologist, medical examination with a drug screen and TB test)

Nice To Haves

• New deputies start in the Lane County Jail

Responsibilities

• Care, custody, and transportation of inmates in and out of the correctional facility
• Enforce laws and ordinances
• Investigate complaints and conduct investigations
• Provide law enforcement services as a resident deputy in a patrol district of the County
• Patrol urban, suburban and rural areas, including timberlands, waterways, and coastal dune areas
• Criminal investigation
• Court security
• Prisoner transport
• Process services (criminal and civil)

Benefits

• LCPOA represented position

What This Job Offers

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