Sheriff's Deputy

Klamath County•Klamath Falls, OR

9d•$27 - $37

About The Position

Klamath County is located in beautiful southern Oregon and offers everything for outdoor adventurers: hiking, camping, hunting, skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, rafting, golfing and the list goes on! Home to Oregon Institute of Technology and Kingsley Field Air Base, home of the 173rd Fighter Wing, Klamath County seeks to find candidates who want to make this beautiful area their home and are looking for a position where their contributions are valued and recognized. We offer a generous benefits package which includes: County contributions to health insurance County contributions to a retirement plan Paid life insurance Paid short term disability Paid holidays and more! General Position Summary The Klamath County Sheriff's Office is looking for Deputies to staff both the Corrections Department and the Patrol Department. The Corrections Deputy maintains security, manages and supervises inmates in the Klamath County Jail. The Patrol Deputy enforces and prevents violations of state and local traffic, criminal and civil laws and ordinances in order to protect life and property and provide safety to the community served.

Requirements

Oregon Driver's License
High School Diploma or GED Certificate
21 years of age
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Basic Certification, which must be obtained within one year after employment. Must possess physical capabilities as demanded by DPSST
First Aid Certificate, required upon DPSST Certification and periodic renewal thereafter
CPR Certification, required upon DPSST certification and periodic renewal thereafter
Ability to be sworn as a Police Officer in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 181.610-181.990

Nice To Haves

Current or recent experience as a Police Officer
Corrections Officer
Police Reserve Officer is desirable but not required

Responsibilities

Maintains security, manages and supervises inmates in the Klamath County Jail (Corrections Deputy)
Enforces and prevents violations of state and local traffic, criminal and civil laws and ordinances in order to protect life and property and provide safety to the community served (Patrol Deputy)