2025

Crook County Oregon•Prineville, OR

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About The Position

The Crook County Sheriff's Office is seeking motivated and community-minded individuals to serve as Patrol Deputies in a county that values its law enforcement partners. Grounded in our mottos - "Honor • Service • Justice" and "Above All, Integrity" - our mission is to provide professional, dependable, and community-focused public safety to everyone who lives in, works in, or visits Crook County. As a Patrol Deputy, you'll experience meaningful, dynamic work each day, from responding to emergencies to building strong connections in the community. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package that includes DPSST certification pay, specialty assignment pay, premium holiday pay, and longevity incentives, recognizing your commitment and supporting your growth throughout your career. This position is responsible for protecting life and property in Crook County through enforcement of the law and ordinances (County Code). This position provides law enforcement patrol and investigative services. This requires responding to citizen calls for service, deputy initiated activity, handling disputes, conducting investigations, traffic enforcement, civil service, courtroom security, and courtroom testimony. The work is performed in a combined work environment but primarily in a vehicle and secondarily in an office. The work requires a high level of public contact under stressful situations in the community. After appropriate training this position may also serve as a deputy medical examiner and sexual abuse investigator. This position is responsible for duties that require certification by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).

Requirements

Position must be available for rotating shifts including holiday, evening, and weekend assignments.
Ability and skill to communicate effectively.
Ability and skill to gain cooperation of others.
Ability to work with confidential data and reports regarding legal matters on a regular basis.
Ability and skill to learn and apply policies and procedures of the office.
Ability and skill to learn and interpret and apply state laws and statutes.
Ability and skill to work with others and to contribute to a positive work environment.
Ability to push/pull objects, lift objects off the ground, from elevated surfaces and carry in excess of 100 pounds.
Ability to successfully complete an 18 month probationary period.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or at a desk.
Ability to talk on the phone/radio while using computer.
Ability to talk on radio while operating patrol vehicle.
Ability to read instructions, manuals and road signs.
Ability to hear alarms, voice conversation, etc.
Ability to grip and hold a person to maintain control. Hold/restrain a struggling person.
Ability to bend over at the waist, kneel, reach, twist at the waist, walk, run to pursue fleeing person and stand for extended periods.
Ability to expend large unexpected and continued amounts of energy to capture and restrain suspects.
Ability to hold/fire and qualify with office issued weapons.
Ability to routinely operate a vehicle and operate an emergency police vehicle in a safe and prudent manner according to policy.
Ability to swim and or tread water.
Must wear issued body armor during patrol duties.
Must wear/use PPE when in any situation where exposure to biohazard is likely.
Ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse.
Work effectively with angry, hostile or upset citizens or suspects.
Able to make effective and appropriate decisions under times of stress.
Cope with the physical effects of acute emotional personal stress (fear, anger, etc.).
Cope with the physical effects of acute emotional stress of others.
High School diploma or GED equivalent, some college preferred.
Minimum 21 years of age
U.S. Citizen; or ability to obtain U.S. Citizenship within 18 months. (OAR 259-008-0010)
Valid Oregon driver's license by time of appointment.
No criminal record or extensive traffic violation record.
Successfully complete DPSST police academy, basic certification within 12 months of hire.
Must hold or be able to obtain LEDS Certification.
Must be able to obtain a CJIS Security Clearance.
Able to complete a thorough employment and/or criminal history check.
Able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (not required for all positions).

Nice To Haves

Final candidates will be required to provide official proof of college degree and certified transcripts (not required for all positions).

Responsibilities

Locate, identify and interview witnesses.
Locate, identify and interrogate suspects.
Protect crime scenes, take photographs and collect evidence.
Log, mark and store evidence, or send evidence to the crime lab.
Testify in criminal court proceedings or before a grand jury.
Prepare written reports and/or video recordings of investigations.
Serve arrest warrants, make arrests, and transport prisoners.
Provide information or help citizens understand the law as it is written.
Respond to alarms.
Assist at fire and ambulance calls as requested.
Assist other agencies as requested.
Take information and write appropriate information reports.
Make the public aware of the law enforcement presence in areas of high crime as well as outlying areas with little crime.
Maintain visibility in the community.
Attempt to locate witnesses, suspects or victims.
Watch for stolen vehicles and missing persons.
Watch citizen's property and communicate issues.
Watch for any violations of law within the city or county or on federal lands within the county.
Locate individuals and serve subpoenas.
Serve restraining and stalking orders.
Serve landlord - tenant FEDs issued by the courts.
Serve small claims packets.
Provide civil stand-by during disputes as required to preserve the peace and prevent crime.
Issue citations for traffic or vehicle violations.
Provide traffic control at accident/fire/emergency scenes.
Respond to citizen complaints regarding traffic and run radar in problem areas.
Secure accident scenes, assist and interview witnesses, victims and suspects.
Request emergency aid and vehicle tow.
Record information at accident scenes, measure, mark and draw diagrams.