Lateral Patrol Deputy

Lane County Sheriff's Office

Our Mission:
To Conserve the Peace.

Our Service Priorities:
Safety;
Courtesy;
Professionalism.

Our Values:
Committed to Justice & Integrity;
Sworn to Protect Lane County;
Honored to Serve.

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is looking for DPSST Patrol Certified law enforcement officers who are interested in an exciting opportunity to join our team. This position is open to currently certified applicants who will have at least two years of law enforcement patrol experience at the time of hire.

Must be available to work all days and shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may be required. This is an LCPOA union represented position.

• Pay commensurate with experience.
• 80-hour vacation/leave (PTO) bank at hire, with an additional 80-hour PTO bank at one year.
• Take home vehicle.
• DPSST certification pay 3% intermediate, 3% advanced, if qualified.
• Bilingual pay available if qualified after assessment.
• Abbreviated Academy for out of state applicants.
• Longevity incentive 2.5% at ten years, additional 2.5% every fifth year afterwards.
• Other assignment-specific incentives available.

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Two years of experience dealing with the public.

An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

• Possession of a current Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Possession of a basic certification in corrections and as a peace officer with the State of Oregon at the time of appointment or the ability to successfully apply for such certification.

• Pre-Employment Background Check.
• Interview:
  All eligible candidates will be contacted by phone to schedule a date and time for an interview; the interview must be passed to continue in the hiring process.
• Background Investigation: A thorough background investigation will be conducted, including a psychological examination and a medical examination with a drug screen and TB test.

Any applicant who is disqualified during our background process will not be considered for any position within the Lane County Sheriff's Office for a period of two years from the disqualification date. Rejection for employment with our department does not preclude an applicant from applying for another position of employment with Lane County.

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

• Health Insurance:
  Two health plan options with coverage effective the first of the month following your first 30 days as an eligible employee.
• Prescription and Vision:
  Coverage for yourself and eligible dependents.
• Dental:
  Coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement:
  Includes PERS/IAP/deferred compensation options; enrollment in Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan after six months.
• Paid Leave:
  Generous paid leave accrual including sick, vacation, family emergencies, and personal days.
• Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• Paid Holidays:
  Ten paid holidays per year, including New Year's Day, Independence Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Labor Day, Presidents' Day, Veterans' Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Juneteenth, Christmas Day.
• Life Insurance:
  Employee group term life insurance.
• Training & Development:
  On-site and online training courses available through LEAP; reimbursement for conference attendance if budget allows.
• Other Benefits:
  Gym membership, wellness center, health coaching, fitness center membership, group discounts, supplemental vision and life insurance, Aflac optional coverage, and deferred compensation program (457(b)).
• Union Representation: LCPOA.