Enforcement (Patrol) Deputy - Entry-Level

Yamhill County • McMinnville, OR

7d • 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 entry-level Deputy vacancies in our Enforcement (Patrol) Division. Candidates who are not selected for full-time positions may be offered the opportunity to proceed as part-time (volunteer; unpaid) Reserve Deputy candidates. 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 18-month probationary period for entry-level candidates.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A high school diploma/GED is required.
• Must possess United States citizenship or have the ability to obtain citizenship within one (1) year of hire.
• Must possess an unrestricted state-issued driver’s license with the ability to obtain an Oregon driver’s license.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Must have a satisfactory work record and personal history (e.g., free of criminal convictions, although special circumstances may be considered).
• Must be able to be certified by DPSST within timeline established by OAR 259-0080060.
• 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.
• ORPAT physical ability test results, dated within the previous 12 months, submitted by the closing date (06/25/2026). Passing scores are 6:20 or under, with a pass on the Dummy Drag.
• NTN Frontline A test scores (at least 70% on the reading, written, and video sections are passing).

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who are not selected for full-time positions may be offered the opportunity to proceed as part-time (volunteer; unpaid) Reserve Deputy candidates.

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

• 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.
• Yamhill County will reimburse the cost of ORPAT testing for candidates hired under this recruitment.
• Veterans may be eligible for hiring preference.
• Eligible veterans may utilize their VA education benefits during the field training period.

What This Job Offers

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