Jail Sergeant

Benton County•Corvallis, OR

21h

About The Position

This promotional opportunity is open only to current Benton County Sheriff's Office employees. The Jail Sergeant is a working supervisor who supervises deputies and investigators in their daily work, acts as shift commander, and assigns activity. The role performs law enforcement and crime prevention work, conducts and ensures required training, evaluates deputies, and may supervise specialty programs. The incumbent must perform all duties of a Deputy Sheriff for the applicable discipline: Corrections, Police, or Parole & Probation. The position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle. It is classified as FLSA non-exempt.

Requirements

Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Intermediate Certification.
Five years of jail experience.
Must be able to obtain Advanced Certification.
Valid Oregon State driver's license.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Must be able to obtain Supervisory Certification within two years of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, with five years in discipline.

Responsibilities

Supervise deputies and investigators in the performance of their daily work.
Act as shift commander and assign activity.
Perform law enforcement and crime prevention work.
Conduct and ensure training requirements are met.
Conduct evaluations on deputies.
May supervise specialty programs.
Perform all duties of a Deputy Sheriff for the applicable discipline: Corrections, Police, or Parole & Probation.

Benefits

11 paid holidays, 64 personal leave hours, two floating holidays, vacation accrual of eight hours per month, and sick leave; vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 health insurance premium for medical, dental, and vision coverage, including eligible family members and dependents up to age 26.
County contribution of up to $1,400 per year to a Health Savings or Retirement account.
After six months of employment, a 6% county retirement contribution toward Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
After six months of employment, a 3% county contribution to a deferred compensation 457b plan.
Loan forgiveness eligibility.
Free wellness program with seminars, challenges, activities, monetary incentives, and prizes.
100% employer-paid AD&D coverage ($100,000), life insurance ($50,000), and long-term disability coverage.
Supplemental insurance plans available at reasonable rates.
Potential for up to two salary raises within the first year, subject to the stated conditions.
Annual performance-based salary increases until the maximum of the salary range is reached.