Patrol Deputy

Benton County•Corvallis, OR

About The Position

This position performs law enforcement and crime prevention activities relating to federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws and ordinances. Duties include arresting and booking suspects, transporting prisoners, investigating crimes and criminal complaints, providing field service of civil process, and preparing necessary reports. The position performs other work as required and may be filled at an A or B level depending on qualifications. Testing is required, including the POST written test and Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT), with stated test exemptions for Oregon lateral transfers. The position may require driving and use of a personal vehicle. The Benton County Sheriff's Office serves a county of over 90,000 citizens and offers opportunities in specialized assignments and duties, including Marine Patrol, Forest Patrol, Detectives, Street Crimes, K-9, Search and Rescue, School Resource Deputy, and others.

Requirements

Valid state-issued driver's license with a good driving record.
Be at least 21 years old at the time of hire.
High school graduate or GED equivalent.
U.S. citizen.
Complete the ORPAT during the hiring process and during the academy.
Successfully pass a background investigation, psychological examination, and medical evaluation before hire.
Obtain DPSST Basic Law Enforcement Certification within 18 months of employment.
Obtain LEDS Certification within 6 months of hiring.
Obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within 60 days of hiring.
Complete the POST written test with an overall score of 70% or higher and pass the ORPAT; previously earned results completed within one year may be submitted.
No prior experience is necessary; training will be provided.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Preference is given to lateral applicants who are currently law enforcement certified and in good standing with their current or most recent agency.
Oregon lateral applicants who are currently DPSST certified receive a guaranteed interview and do not need to take the written or physical (ORPAT) test.

Responsibilities

Perform law enforcement and crime prevention activities relating to federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws and ordinances.
Arrest and book suspects.
Transport prisoners.
Investigate crimes and criminal complaints.
Provide field service of civil process.
Prepare necessary reports.
Perform other work as required.

Benefits

Five paid holidays and an 80-hour holiday leave bank.
Vacation and sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month; vacation accrual increases with years of service.
Affordable health insurance through Oregon Teamsters Employers Trust, with the County paying 90% of the premium for specified plans.
Vision coverage through the Oregon Teamsters Employers Trust Vision Plan 4.
Preferred-provider and alternative dental plans; the County pays 90% of the preferred-provider dental plan premium.
Dependent coverage through age 26.
After six months of employment, a County retirement contribution of 6% of salary toward Oregon PERS.
After six months of employment, a County deferred compensation 457(b) plan contribution of 1.5% of salary.
Free wellness program with onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges, activities, monetary incentives, and prizes.
100% employer-paid AD&D coverage of $100,000, life insurance of $50,000, and long-term disability coverage.
Supplemental insurance plans available at reasonable rates.
Additional pay opportunities: 2.5–5% English-Spanish bilingual pay, 5% Field Training Deputy pay while actively training, 4 additional hours of base pay per week for K-9 Deputies, 7.5% Detective pay, 2% annual ORPAT pay for a time of 4:59 or less, and 4% each for DPSST Intermediate and Advanced Certification.
Two salary raises guaranteed within the first year if performance is in good standing.