Deputy Sheriff - Corrections
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Government
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Law/Legal
Police Officer
ABOUT THE JOB
Law enforcement work protecting life and property, enforcing laws, and investigating crimes using specialized technical and interpersonal skills.
WORK SCHEDULEThree 12‑hour shifts (rotating 3 days on/3 days off).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- High school diploma or GED.
- U.S. citizen, at least 21 years old.
- No felony criminal record.
- Valid Oregon driver’s license and good driving record.
- Pass comprehensive background investigation, medical and psychological examinations.
- Strength and agility sufficient for law enforcement work.
- Obtain DPSST certification within one year of appointment.
- Meet minimum standards established by OAR
259‑008‑0010 as a Law Enforcement Officer.
Essential functions align with the DPSST Form F‑2 (Job Task Analysis for medical certification of Correctional Officers).
BENEFITS- Paid training for growth opportunity.
- 8 hours holiday leave per month.
- 8 hours vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years.
- 8 hours sick leave earned monthly.
- 2 personal leave days earned each fiscal year (prorated first year depending on date of hire).
- PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer‑funded contributions.
- Full health benefits for employee and qualified family members (employee pays 10% of premium).
- Life insurance—employer paid.
- Optional benefits: short‑term disability, deferred compensation savings program, flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses.
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
- 9 FLSA hours monthly.
- Grants provided for overtime opportunities.
- Pay incentives for bilingual, certification, detective, education, and more.
Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley, about an hour from the Pacific Coast and an hour from Portland. The population is approximately 87,000, with a county area of about 744 square miles, two thirds of the western part forested. National protected areas include Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest.
The County is part of the agricultural richness of the Willamette Valley. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer;
Polk County is one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the “Oregon Wine Country.” Polk County has over 25 wineries alone.
Polk County also houses Western Oregon University (WOU), and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University.
TWO REQUIRED STEPS TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE PROCESS- Recent (within the past 12 months) Frontline Test with the National Testing Network (NTN); or
- Recent (within the past 3 years) POST taken with either Polk County or another law enforcement agency with a minimum score of 70 on each section of the test; or
- Possess a four‑year, post‑secondary degree issued by an accredited, degree‑granting college or university recognized by the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization under the provisions of ORS 348‑604; or
- Successfully complete training resulting in the award of Basic Corrections certification from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
- Applicants that have not completed one of the academic proficiencies above will be offered testing to fulfill this requirement if chosen to advance within the recruitment process.
A cover letter is required. If you are a military veteran and want to apply for Veterans' Hiring Preference, you must attach your DD‑214/215 and/or disability letter and complete the Veteran’s Preference Form.
Attach any supporting documentation for completion of academic and physical proficiencies listed under the supplemental questions.
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