Enforcement (Patrol) Deputy - Certified/Lateral

Yamhill County • McMinnville, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting to create a pool of diverse candidates eligible for current and future regular, full-time certified Deputy vacancies in our Enforcement (Patrol) Division. Enforcement Deputies patrol county roads and residential and business areas, as well as waterways, to enforce local and state laws, investigate traffic accidents, and investigate crimes and complaints relating to criminal law enforcement in the County. 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, in addition to base salary, is available for education, certification, and bilingual speakers. Assignment pay is available for detectives, corporals, full-time field training officers, and canine handlers. These positions carry an 12-month probationary period.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of a current and valid Basic Police Certification, issued by Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) or equivalent local, state, or federal certification.
• Successful completion of an agency Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) program.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Good moral character.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Professional image.
• Skilled, highly motivated, self-directed individuals with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in communicating effectively with individuals during difficult and often stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• In-state candidates must have possession of a current and valid Basic Police certification from Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) and successful completion of an agency FTEP program.
• Out-of-state candidates must possess a current and valid Basic Police equivalent certification, successful completion of an agency FTEP program, and a minimum of three years’ certified law enforcement experience in the relevant discipline.
• A four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited, degree-granting college or university recognized by the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization under the provisions of ORS 348-604.

Responsibilities

• Patrol county roads and residential and business areas, as well as waterways, to enforce local and state laws.
• Investigate traffic accidents.
• Investigate crimes and complaints relating to criminal law enforcement in the County.

Benefits

• Higher Starting Salary, depending on experience
• Vacation accrual rate based on total years of Certified Service
• Shortened Probationary Period
• Increased Incentive Rates
• Condensed Field Training and Evaluation Program, depending on experience
• Excellent Benefits
• Incentive pay, in addition to base salary, is available for education, certification, and bilingual speakers.
• Assignment pay is available for detectives, corporals, full-time field training officers, and canine handlers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level