Deputy Sheriff, Lateral (Experienced Patrol) – Sworn

Oregon City, OR
Clackamas County Sheriff

Salary: $78,666.65 – $100,738.16

Closing Date: 4/13/2025

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols County roads, highways, business and residential areas; enforces traffic and criminal codes; patrols rivers and lakes in patrol boat enforcing water safety; checks property security; investigates road and safety hazards; operates related police equipment including patrol vehicles, electronic equipment and firearms.
  • Conducts investigations of reported criminal activity; responds to citizen complaints; gathers and processes crime scene evidence and takes latent fingerprints for use in court; interviews and takes statements from victims, witnesses and offenders; investigates traffic accidents; determines circumstances, takes statements, performs first aid, calls ambulances and tow trucks; conducts investigations of reported civil disturbances and other calls for assistance such as family disturbances, public disturbances, animal control and lost persons.
  • Makes arrests and transports offenders to jail; transports prisoners and patients under custody to institutions and courts; books prisoners.
  • Prepares reports of investigated disturbances, crimes, accidents, traffic enforcement for departmental, court and state use; maintains accurate records of law enforcement activities performed on duty; serve legal papers and warrants; appears in court as a witness.
  • Lateral Deputies complete a 17-­week in-­house field-­training program with daily evaluations. Lateral Deputies serve a one year probationary period.

Requirements:

  • Must be currently or have been certified as a basic police officer for at least eighteen (18) months within the last five (5) years.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire.
  • Must be a United States citizen or be one within eighteen (18) months of hire.
  • Must be free from criminal convictions other than minor traffic violations.
  • Experience thinking clearly and performing effectively in stressful or emergency situations.
  • Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate of high school equivalency (or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution).
  • Must pass the Frontline exam through National Testing Network (unless currently DPSST certified or possess a bachelor’s degree or higher – see OTHER INFORMATION section for more information).
  • Visual and Hearing Acuity: Must meet the https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=qpSmNOqd_mhNDmcN5SevV2qm9_Yf4JVfptMjO6FuoiB740EI4nBD!-213933845?ruleVrsnRsn=264363 as detailed in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 259­-008­0000.
  • Must be able to be certified as a Civilian Police Officer/Deputy by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
  • Must meet the Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer as provided for in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 259­008­0010.
  • Must meet the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office tattoo policy. See our FAQ for details https://www.joinccso.com/faq
  • Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, including national fingerprint records check.
  • Must pass an extensive post-­offer pre-­employment occupational medical exam and psychological evaluation.
  • Must successfully pass a post-­offer, pre-­employment drug test.
  • Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver’s license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673

Preferred Requirements:

  • Knowledge of State and County criminal and traffic laws.
  • Knowledge of police methods and procedures.
  • Knowledge of laws governing arrest, search and seizure, criminal justice system, including courtroom testimony.
  • Knowledge of police investigative procedures and techniques.
  • Experience properly utilizing police equipment and techniques, including firearms and restraining devices.
  • Experience conducting investigations, collecting, evaluating and analyzing facts to draw correct conclusions.
  • Experience driving an automobile in various weather conditions and in high speed pursuits.
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