Patrol Deputy

Benton County•Corvallis, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs law enforcement and crime prevention activities relating to federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws and ordinances. Arrests and books suspects; transports prisoners; investigates crimes and criminal complaints; provides field service of civil process; and prepares necessary reports. Performs other work as required.

Requirements

Valid State issued Driver's License with good driving record.
21 years of age at time of hire.
High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
US Citizen.
Complete the ORPAT during hiring process and during Academy.
Successfully pass a background investigation, psychological examination, and medical evaluation before being hired.
DPSST Basic Law Enforcement Certification - within 18 months of employment.
LEDS Certification required within 6 months of hiring.
First Aid and CPR Certifications within 60 days of hiring.
Complete the POST written test with a 70% or higher overall score and the ORPAT (Oregon Physical Abilities Test).
May submit previously earned test results (within 1 year for both the ORPAT and the written test).
No experience necessary; we will train.
Requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Preference will go towards lateral applicants who are currently Law Enforcement Certified and in good standing with their current/most recent agency.
Oregon lateral transfers will not need to take the written or physical (ORPAT) test.

Responsibilities

Law enforcement and crime prevention activities relating to federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws and ordinances.
Arrests and books suspects.
Transports prisoners.
Investigates crimes and criminal complaints.
Provides field service of civil process.
Prepares necessary reports.
Performs other work as required.

Benefits

5 Paid Holidays
80 Hour Holiday Leave Bank
8 hours of vacation and sick leave accrual every month
Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
Affordable Health Insurance with Oregon Teamsters Employers Trust!
County pays ninety percent (90%) and employee pays ten percent (10%) of the Premium for the Oregon Teamsters Employers Trust Plans: Health and Welfare Plan GW Vision Plan
Preferred provider dental plan and an alternative dental plan.
County pays ninety percent (90%) and employee pays ten percent (10%) of the Premium for the preferred provider dental plan.
Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS after 6 months of employment.
County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary after 6 months of employment.
Free and award-winning wellness program
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
2.5 - 5% English-Spanish Bilingual Pay (to be verified at hire)
5% Field Training Deputy Pay when actively being a trainer
K-9 Deputies receive extra 4 hours base pay every week
7.5% Detective Pay
2% ORPAT Pay annually-for 4:59 or less
4% DPSST Intermediate Certification
4% DPSST Advanced Certification
Lateral Benefits: Oregon Laterals currently DPSST certified do not have to test
Guaranteed interview
Pay (within scale) is at discretion of Sheriff
Sick and vacation banks at discretion of Sheriff
Annual salary range of: $70,452.32- $102,117.29 Annually
Guaranteed two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing.