Deputy Sheriff – Lateral

Lincoln County, OR
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

Salary
$27.99 – $37.62 Hourly

Position Summary
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL SERVE A 12 MONTH TRIAL SERVICE PERIOD.

***THIS JOB OPENING IS FOR CURRENT CERTIFIED (OREGON, OTHER STATES OR FEDERAL) APPLICANTS ONLY.

JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Intervene in disputes and maintain order:
  • Issue citations to violators; make arrests; transport offenders in custody to jail or institutions:
  • Maintain records and prepare reports necessary for efficient successful Investigations, crime prevention, prosecution, and office procedurals:
  • Testify in court, grand jury, preliminary hearings and Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) hearings as a witness:
  • Train other employees in specific areas of expertise, including (but not limited to) patrol tactics, use of force, firearms, tasers, defensive tactics and customer service:
  • Perform specialized assignments as needed according to the employee’s abilities and skills and the needs of the Sheriff’s Office:
  • Provide boating safety, crime prevention and other law enforcement related classes and lectures to the public:
  • Conduct death investigations including those of natural causes, accidental, and murder:
  • Conduct death notifications to next of kin.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education Level

1 – High School Diploma / GED

Specifics: Two years college level education in law enforcement or related field preferred; at least 21 years of age and reside within two hours of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office; citizen of the US within 18 months of hire.

Minimum Experience Level

None

Certifications

Certification(s) required

Specifics: Must meet minimum DPSST requirements. If non-certified in Oregon, must be able to complete the 16-week academy at DPSST. Required to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification. Must achieve and maintain CPR/first aid certification and become LEDS/NCIC certified

Driver’s License

Oregon Driver’s License required

Specifics: Position requires extensive use of county vehicles.

Desirable Qualifications: Must be free of conviction of a crime designated under the law where the conviction occurred as being punishable as a felony or as a crime for which a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one (1) year may be imposed; or of violating any law involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic, or dangerous drug. Dishonorable or undesirable discharge from the military is cause for disqualification. Must be able to pass a law enforcement background check. A psychological assessment will also be administered. Must reside within two hours of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.