Lateral Patrol Deputy

Lane CountyPublic Service Building, OR
Onsite

About The Position

The Lane County Sheriff's Office is seeking DPSST Patrol Certified law enforcement officers with at least two years of law enforcement patrol experience at the time of hire. This is an opportunity to join a team that provides police services in a large and diverse county. The recruitment process for this position has been streamlined. The Sheriff's Office emphasizes a strong family-oriented culture and employs dedicated, highly motivated deputies.

Requirements

  • Currently DPSST Patrol Certified.
  • At least two years of law enforcement patrol experience at time of hire.
  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
  • Two years of experience dealing with the public.
  • 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.
  • Must be available to work all days and shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must pass a Pre-Employment Background Check.
  • Must pass an interview.
  • Must pass a background investigation including a psychological examination, an evaluation with a psychologist, and a medical examination with a drug screen and TB test.

Nice To Haves

  • DPSST certification pay 3% intermediate, 3% advanced, if qualified.
  • Bilingual pay available if qualified after assessment.
  • Abbreviated Academy for out of state applicants.
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Responsibilities

  • Provide police services in Lane County.
  • Provide patrol of urban, suburban, and rural areas, including timberlands, waterways, and coastal dune areas.
  • Engage in special assignments such as dunes patrol, timber patrol, marine patrol, contract cities, criminal patrol/investigations, and detective work.

Benefits

  • Pay commensurate with experience.
  • 80-hour vacation/leave (PTO) bank at hire, additional 80-hour vacation/leave (PTO) bank at one year.
  • Take home vehicle.
  • Longevity incentive 2.5% at ten years, additional 2.5% every fifth year after.
  • Other assignment specific incentives available.
  • Two health plan options.
  • Two dental plan options.
  • County employee wellness center.
  • Retirement package includes PERS/IAP/deferred compensation options.
  • Free gym membership.
  • Generous paid leave accrual.
  • Short term and long term disability.
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