Sergeant - Enforcement

Marion County•Salem, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking police certified applicants to join our team as a Sergeant in the Enforcement Division. Our agency provides patrol services across both rural and urban communities within Marion County’s nearly 1,200 square miles. We are looking for candidates with a strong foundation in leadership, who value employee development, open communication, and building collaborative relationships with community partners. The selected candidate will have opportunities to serve in a variety of assignments, including patrol, criminal investigations, traffic safety, forest patrol, and other specialized units.

Requirements

Four years of experience as a Certified Public Safety officer
Possess a current Basic Police Certification.
Must possess a current Supervisory Certification or obtain within 36 months of appointment.
Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
Thorough knowledge of state, county, and federal laws, including current court decisions, the relate to the classification; knowledge of laws governing arrest, search, and seizure; knowledge of investigative procedures and techniques; knowledge of administrative records, property, and evidence procedures; knowledge of personnel management, computer operations with the ability to perform routine maintenance and recommend upgrades.
Skills and abilities to provide supervision, training and assign duties to law enforcement personnel; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies and the general public; ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form; ability to deal both tactfully and firmly with individuals; ability to think clearly and perform effectively in stressful or emergency situations; ability to maintain accurate and complete records; ability to obtain information from interviews, interrogation and observation; ability to function effectively in a leadership capacity; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of employees; ability to prepare complete and objective reports; ability to act quickly and assume command in emergencies.
Communicates effectively and coherently, orally and by telephone; communicates effectively in writing, with proper use of spelling, punctuation and grammar; utilizes basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; retains knowledge; works independently; accepts reasonable, instructive and professional criticism and responds with professional and appropriate behavior; remains calm in stressful situations; exercises discretion in personal behavior and in decision making; applies creativity when resolving problems; identifies good customer service and consistently applies those qualities to one's job performance; possesses sufficient interpersonal skills to deal with a wide variety of personalities and maintains a professional demeanor; works as a team member, in a team environment, and participates in the successful completion of a common goal.

Nice To Haves

Education 4% (2% associate degree or equivalent and 2% bachelor's degree or equivalent)
Certification 6% (3% for intermediate and 3% for advanced)
Bilingual 5%
Detectives 5%
CRASH Team 5%
SWAT Team 5%

Responsibilities

Serves as a first line supervisor; duties include directing, supervising, planning, and coordinating the activities of assigned personnel.
Assignments may include administrative and investigative responsibilities.
Exercises supervision over employees of a lower classification; participates in the selection of new personnel, recommends, and provides training, evaluates performance, and recommends personnel actions.
May act as shift commander when needed and assigned.
Participate in the development and review of office policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Facilitate and maintain positive communication between subordinates and superiors.
Participate in management meetings and training.
Receive and address public complaints and inquiries which may include the investigation of internal affairs as assigned or delegated by the Sheriff.
Recommend necessary training for subordinates to handle their assignments efficiently and effectively.
Supervise the investigation of major incidents; assign duties and track the management of cases.
Evaluate and approve recommendations and case plans made by employees; appear and testify in court as required.
Participate in the activities of the section supervised which includes arresting, transporting, serving summons and other court orders; assist with investigations as required.
Provide supervision of personnel within the assigned section.
Provide mentoring, training, and assign duties of employees.
Confer with supervisors, social service agencies, schools, churches, public health agencies, criminal justice agencies and others regarding client related issues.
Address civic groups and other agencies concerning department programs, activities, and related matters.
Prepare written reports and maintains records necessary to the effective operation of the office.
Assign deputies to cases to determine best course of action.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance with generous employer contribution (Marion County pays 95%)
PERS & OPSRP Retirement (Marion County pays employee's 6% contribution)
Paid vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays per year
1 paid commissioners day per year
2 paid personal holidays per year
Employer provided Group Term Life Insurance
Employer provided Long-Term Disability Plan
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
401b