Patrol Deputy

Douglas County • Justice Building - Roseburg, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Enforces the laws of this state and county and provides the residents of the county with a full range of law enforcement and related social services on demand, as prescribed by Oregon law, county ordinance, and judicial precedent. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position. A hiring list will be established to fill future Patrol Deputy openings and will be active until positions are filled. Openings will be offered to applicants dependent upon all qualifiers and testing. There is no guarantee future opportunities will occur.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age by the time of certification
• Must be a United States citizen or be one within eighteen (18) months of hire
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate of high school equivalency
• Must have an acceptable driving record and the ability to obtain a valid driver's license
• Applicants for this position must meet the requirements of the County's Driving Policy
• Must be free from convictions of crime other than minor traffic violations
• Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation
• Must pass an extensive post-offer pre-employment physical assessment and psychological evaluation
• Must successfully pass a post offer pre-employment drug test
• Must be willing to be fingerprinted and have fingerprints filed with the State
• Must meet the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements as detailed in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 259-008-0010(8)
• Must be able to be certified by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
• Must meet the Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer as provided for in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 259-008-0010
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Requires keyboarding experience
• Only those persons who will be able to successfully pass an intensive background investigation need apply
• Work is primarily performed in the field and from an emergency vehicle
• Requires bending, color identification, gripping with hands and fingers, hearing alarms, hearing voice conversation, keyboarding, ability to lift prone (unwilling or unconscious) persons, operate passenger vehicles, pulling, pushing, reaching, running, sitting, standing for long periods of time, and walking/running over rough terrain
• A considerable amount of driving is required
• Work is performed in an environment involving everyday risks or discomforts including exposure to dust/pollen, extreme outside temperatures, noise and contagious diseases
• Successful recent (within the past twelve months) FrontLine test with National Testing Network ((NTN) OR possess 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
• Applicants must run the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at a date provided to applicant after successfully passing the NTN exam OR Applicants must provide the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office proof of successful completion of the following physical proficiency from the administering agency: Recent (within the past twelve months) Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) completed time from an Oregon Law Enforcement organization or authorized testing agency (NTN)
• Applicants must complete the NEOGOV (Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) application

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants with public safety experience/training

Responsibilities

• Enforce the laws of this state and county
• Provide service of court documents
• Enforce traffic laws
• Operate emergency response vehicles
• Stop vehicles and pedestrians for enforcement of state traffic and criminal laws
• Inspect vehicles
• Serve arrest and search warrants
• Effect the arrest of suspects
• Write reports
• Read and interpret legal document decisions
• Use a computer
• As required, use a firearm and such non-lethal weaponry with a high degree of accuracy
• Operate two-way radio system under normal and stressful conditions
• Requires regular and consistent attendance
• Process large quantities of information to recognize problems and identify solutions
• Analyze law enforcement problems and adjust to prioritize changes
• Remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational situations
• Make decisions in accordance with established policy and procedure
• Testify in court proceedings
• Participate in special enforcement activities (marijuana eradication, DUII task force, etc.)
• Perform support functions for other agencies on a routine and emergency basis
• Respond to nuisance complaints involving noise or animals
• Provide information to public on miscellaneous topics
• Process found property
• Search for missing persons
• Mediate neighborhood disputes

Benefits

• medical/vision/dental/long-term disability/basic life coverage
• County-paid PERS retirement after required waiting periods
• Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only)

What This Job Offers

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