Lateral Deputy Sheriff, Corrections

Bend, OR
Deschutes County Sheriff

Salary: $6,199.27 – $8,303.82 Monthly.

Essential Functions:

  • Maintaining security and safety of the Adult Jail, Inmates, staff, and the public.
  • Effectively interact and control inmates in a courteous, humane and firm manner.
  • Read, understand, and interpret laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Law Enforcement (Patrol) experience and state certification.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age by appointment date and be a US citizen within 12 months of employment.
  • Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of hire date.
  • The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver’s license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Higher level of education or degree in a related field.
  • Military experience.