Corrections Deputy – Lateral Only

Albany, OR
Linn County Sheriff

Salary: $63,708.00 – $80,220.00 Annually

Closing Date: 6/30/2025

Position Summary:

Performs correctional work in the care and custody of Adults in Custody in the Jail. Processes AIC intake and release.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintain custody and surveillance of AIC confined in the Jail. Observe and report AIC behavior and physical condition; recommend AIC discipline and other actions; control AIC movement within the Jail; supervise and instruct AIC on work crews, AIC program assignments and during transports.

2. Inspect AIC quarters for cleanliness, safety, and contraband; implement AIC exercise activities; assist AIC and their families in contacting service agencies; provide routine information concerning AIC status and office policies and procedures; record Court directives on duration and location of confinement, future Court appearances and special orders pertaining to care and custody.

3. Control public movement within the Jail.

4. Prepare reports on AIC concerning incidents criminal in nature, population counts, misconduct while in the jail, performance reports; inspect incoming and outgoing mail; operate communications equipment.

5. Review and evaluate the work of AIC on work release assignments, assist AIC’s in resolving problems encountered on work release assignments.

6. Process AIC in and out of the Jail; fingerprint, photograph, search AIC being booked in; prepare necessary paperwork and reports; insure release of AIC in accordance with Court orders.

7. Perform the basic medical screening of each AIC entering the Jail; arrange for evaluation of AIC in medical facility as necessary; perform the distribution of prescribed medication.

8. Transport AIC to Courts and other locations.

9. Send teletype messages to other law enforcement agencies.

10. Develop and maintain effective, harmonious, and reasonable work relationships with others.

11. Maintain regular and predictable work attendance.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from a senior high school or possession of the equivalent GED Certificate.
  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Be 21 years of age or older.
  • Be of good moral fitness, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
  • Be free of any conviction for any felony; any misdemeanor involving violent behavior; or unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic or dangerous drug.
  • Pass a written test and oral interview as prescribed by the Sheriff’s Office.
  • Be willing to work weekends, holidays, varying shifts and extra hours.
  • Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment may be a condition of employment.
  • Possession of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Basic Certificate and LEDS Certification within one year of appointment.
  • Must pass a general physical examination as required by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training and a comprehensive psychological examination.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR card including instruction of the operation of Automatic External Defibrillators.