Lateral Deputy Sheriff, Corrections

ABOUT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE:
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff Kent van der Kamp, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County.

ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Lateral Corrections Deputies. Please read the entire posting for detailed instructions. Failure to follow directions will result in disqualification of application.

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is committed to community policing partnerships and philosophies. Deputies are responsible for performing their duties consistent with the agency mission statement that embodies these philosophies and responsibilities. This is professional work responsible for protecting life and property and requires the application of specialized knowledge in the area of criminal justice. Corrections Deputies maintain the security of the Deschutes County Adult Jail, Work Center, Transports and Court Security.

They have frequent contact with state, federal, city and county law enforcement agencies, Attorneys and the court system. They participate in the daily operation of the facilities by ensuring the safety and security of the inmates, staff, and the public. Processes inmates in and out of the facility; completes and processes reports and other paperwork; communicates with law enforcement staff, inmates and the public.

HIRING PROCESS PHASES:
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office selection process for this classification includes the following components:
1. Application submission to Deschutes County.
2. Application pre-screening review and selection by Deschutes County.
3. Criminal Background Check.
4. Interview(s).
5. Statement of Personal History Background Investigation.
6. Completion of the National Testing Network Frontline test for out of state applications.* 7. Passing Fitness Evaluation. **
8. Sheriff/Captain Interview.
9. Conditional Job Offer.
10. Medical Evaluation / Psychological Evaluation.
11. Formal Job Offer.

* COMPLETE NTN WRITTEN TESTING:
Complete the National Testing Network (NTN) REACT test by visiting  We will accept previous test scores taken up to 12 months prior to the submittal date.

• Certified Lateral applicants within Oregon, or Out of State Certified Lateral applicants that possess a 4 year degree do not need to complete the REACT test.
• Minimum acceptable REACT scores are;
  Video Score-70, Writing Score-70 and Reading Score-70.
• ALL REACT testing related questions should be directed to National Testing Network Customer Support.

** FITNESS EVALUATION: All applicants will be required to complete and pass the Concept 2 Rower Evaluation prior to receiving a conditional job offer. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will administer the Concept 2 Rowing Evaluation. Testing will be scheduled with those candidates who move forward after the interview panel process.

• The Concept 2 Rowers are an effective tool to assist in achieving high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness. Concept 2 Rowers actively engage both hemispheres of the body (upper and lower body) and do not place any impact on joints. Please visit…