Criminal Deputy Sheriff - LATERAL

criminal patrol 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 law enforcement officer who enjoys serving others? Do you seek a challenging and rewarding position while fulfilling your passion for law enforcement? Are you interested in the possibility of having your own take-home patrol vehicle (some restrictions apply)? Do you have a desire to participate in one or more of our special teams or assignments such as swat, use of force instructor, drone operator, mait, detectives, fto, timber and marine patrol, k9, dive team, and search and rescue?

Come join the linn county sheriff's office today! We are seeking criminal patrol deputies who are in good standing with their current or most recent employer as a sworn police officer 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 police officer in the state of oregon without the need to attend the basic police 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 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 (frontline and orpat) through the national testing network, at this time.

The sheriff's office may close this recruitment at any time, without further notice.

enforces state and local traffic, criminal and civil laws, county codes, and some municipal code. Patrol roads, waterways and business and residential areas. Investigates traffic accidents, crimes and complaints relating to criminal law enforcement in the county. Arrests and books suspects; serves warrants of arrest, subpoenas, summons and other civil process. Appears as witness in court. Administers first aid, assists with search and rescue, receives and maintains evidence, prepares necessary reports.

Duties may include assignment as a resident deputy sheriff in a community or broad geographic area located at some distance from the central operations.

some knowledge of the pertinent federal, state and local laws and ordinances, including traffic, criminal, civil, juvenile, fish and game and marine statutes. Some knowledge of investigatory procedures and the gathering and preservation of evidence. Some knowledge of the use of law enforcement equipment including firearms, vehicles, radios and intoxilyzers. Demonstrated skill in the efficient and safe use of firearms and motor vehicles, including the operation of vehicles at high speeds and under adverse road conditions.

Ability to learn a considerable amount of factual material relating to laws, ordinances, procedures and regulations, and apply this knowledge to on-the-job situations. Ability to comprehend and interpret laws, ordinances and regulations. Ability to understand sometimes complex oral and written instructions and to act upon them accordingly. Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, exercising considerable judgment to determine a proper course of action, in some instances without consulting a supervisor.

Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports. Ability to assist persons undergoing emotional stress or mental disorder while maintaining a professional and objective posture. Ability to exercise appropriate physical actions in the arrest and restraint of persons to insure the safety of all persons. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow officers, supervisors, complainants, crime victims and suspects, witnesses and the general public.

graduation from a senior high school or possession of the equivalent ged certificate. Be a citizen of the united states. Be 21 years of age or…