Corrections Deputy - LATERAL
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Government
Police Officer
corrections deputy
keeping the peace with dignity, honesty and compassion. Linn county, located in the heart of the willamette valley, is surrounded by beautiful landscape year round and is just a short drive away from the mountains, beaches and waters of oregon. If you enjoy the great outdoors and four seasons of change, this is the place for you! The linn county sheriff's office offers meaningful work, unique professional challenges, endless learning opportunities, and excellent benefits!
Join our team of professionals that make a difference in the lives of others.
are you an experienced corrections deputy who enjoys serving others? Do you seek a challenging and rewarding position while fulfilling your passion for law enforcement? Do you have a desire to participate in one or more of our special teams or assignments such as swat, use of force (dt's and/or firearms) instructor, drone operator, fto, dive team, and/or search and rescue?
Come join the linn county sheriff's office today! We are seeking corrections deputies who are in good standing with their current or most recent employer as a sworn corrections deputy for a recognized state, county, city, or municipal entity. To be considered as a lateral applicant, candidates must be currently certified or eligible to be certified as a corrections deputy in the state of oregon without the need to attend the basic corrections academy.
Oregon department of standards and training (dpsst) maintains authority to determine acceptable lateral transfer of out of state certification to oregon. The linn county sheriff's office offers negotiable starting salary (based on step) depending on experience and years of current certified police work. We offer a full benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision. In addition, linn county contributes 2% (of base wages) into a hra/veba account each month, and the county picks up the employee pers contribution, and an additional county contribution of 3% into a deferred compensation plan of the employees choosing.
We also offer longevity, certification and education pay incentives. Laterals are also offered a condensed field training program (ftep). This posting is for lateral applicants only - please make sure you meet the requirements by reading below before submitting an application. Lateral applicants are not required to complete the testing (react and orpat) through the national testing network, at this time.
The sheriff's office may close this recruitment at any time, without further notice.
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