Lateral Deputy Sheriff, Patrol

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 Sheriff Ty

E. Rupert, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes 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 provides 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.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Lateral Patrol Deputy. 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 position is responsible for protecting life and property in Deschutes County through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Deputy Sheriffs patrol roads, highways, and business and residential sections in an assigned area;

prepare incident reports; investigate motor vehicle accidents, crimes, and social disturbances; issue citations; make arrests; transport offenders under custody to jail; serve warrants of arrest; have daily contact with the general public, and frequent contact with state, federal, city and county law enforcement agencies, District Attorneys, and the court system. Position performs related work as required.

• Application submission to Deschutes County.
• Application pre-screening review and selection by Deschutes County.
• Criminal Background Check.
• Interview(s).
• Statement of Personal History Background Investigation.
• Completion of the National Testing Network Frontline test for out of state applications.
• Passing Fitness Evaluation.
• Sheriff/Captain Interview.
• Conditional Job Offer.
• Medical Evaluation/Psychological Evaluation.
• Formal Job Offer.

* COMPLETE NTN WRITTEN TESTING:
Complete the National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline 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 Frontline test.
• Minimum acceptable Frontline scores are:
  Video Score-65, Writing Score-70 and Reading Score-70.
• ALL Frontline 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 Concept 2 Rower Evaluation and Rowing Workouts | Department of Public Safety (texas.gov) to learn more about Concept 2 rowing.
• The evaluation metric will be explained at the time of testing and is based on our agency’s standard and not based on the above link.

Candidates are required to meet certain…