Patrol Deputy

Heppner, OR
Morrow County Sheriff’s Office

Salary: $27.39 – $37.90.

Requirements:

  • High school graduate or completed a GED program;
  • Must be 21 years of age;
  • Must be a U.S. citizen;
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Oregon Driver’s License without suspension or revocation in any state; successfully pass a drug test and full background investigation;
  • Shall not have been convicted of a felony or crime in which a maximum term of imprisonment of one year may be imposed;
  • Shall not have been convicted of a violation of any law involving narcotics;
  • Be of good moral and ethical character certifiable as a Police Officer in the state of Oregon based on standards established by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST);
  • Must successfully complete the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standard and Training (DPSST) basic police academy and 18 months probationary period. Must pass a written test, oral interview, and medical exam;
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Lateral hires must have current Oregon DPSST certification, or certification in another state with the ability to obtain Oregon Certification and three 3 years’ experience as a Police Officer/Patrol Deputy assigned to field duties. (Oregon certification preferred.)
  • Requires ability to work without direct supervision in emergencies, and exercise considerable independent judgment and discretion.
  • The position of patrol deputy requires the individual to be able to work any shift, any day, including weekends and holidays. Overtime and callouts may be required with very little notice. Individual should have a willingness to help citizens and businesses throughout the communities they serve.