Deputy Sheriff

Baker City, OR
Baker County Sheriff

Position Summary:

This classification works under the guidance of either the Sheriff or designee. The deputy works independently in administering a complex area of responsibility and confers with supervisors for professional advice. Discretion is required in applying general goal and policy statements, in development of recommendations, policies and procedures and in resolving program problems. Work is accomplished within a broad framework, with authority and responsibility in enforcement of laws. Periodic reviews of work performance are conducted in terms of expected results.

Essential Functions:

  1. Patrol State Parks, county and forest roads and highways, business and residential areas and waterways in the enforcement of traffic and criminal law, water safety laws and regulations. Conduct security checks. Serve warrants of arrest, summons and civil process papers.
  2. Respond to and investigate traffic accidents, crimes and complaints. Secure scene as necessary. Conduct interviews; gather statements of offenders and witnesses. Receive evidence, includes fingerprints, photos, etc., and assure chain of control. Execute search warrants.
  3. Arrest and book suspects, transport prisoners to institutions, courts, hospitals and extraditions. Appear in court as a witness.
  4. Respond to and assist in a variety of public safety emergencies. Assist in search and rescue operations. Pick up, impound or destroy loose and/or wounded animals.
  5. Prepare reports and maintain records necessary for efficient investigations, crime prevention, prosecution and office procedures.
  6. Represent the Sheriff’s Office to the public; answer questions, educate public; interpret laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
  7. Investigate unattended deaths; serve as deputy medical examiner.

Requirements:

  • U.S. citizen.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • No convictions by any state or federal government of a crime punishable by imprisonment in state or federal prison.
  • Must have good moral character as determined through background investigation.
  • Must pass a physical examination by licensed physician to meet physical requirements, such as: vision correctable to 20/20 and have normal color perception, weight proportionate to height and hearing test.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Driving record must be free of convictions for hazardous moving violations within the previous three years.
  • Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license at time of appointment.
  • Must pass a 12th grade reading and writing exam.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Prefer experience as uniformed police officer and/or Associate’s Degree in law enforcement OR satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
  • Within one year of employment, must possess basic certification issued by Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, LEDS certification, First Aid/CPR certification and certifications related to equipment operated.