Deputy - Patrol; Certified​/Lateral

Experienced police officers who meet these qualifications may apply:

• Already possess Police Basic Certification by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) or out-of-state equivalent.
• Must also be currently employed as a sworn officer with a minimum of one year of full time employment
• Must pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) and the Police Officer Selection Test (POST)

Pay will be based on years of service.

We have excellent benefits!!!

• The ability to accrue Vacation, and rollover any unused into the next year.
• 7 months through 12 months (1/2 to 1 year) = 6 workdays (48 hours)
• From 13 through 24 months (1 to 2 years) = 96 hours/year
• From 25 through 60 months (2 to 5 years) = 120 hours/year
• From 61 through 120 months (5 to 10 years) = 144 hours/year
• From 121 through 180 months (10 to 15 years) = 168 hours/year
• From 181 months (15 years +) = 192 hours/year
• Sick Leave Eight (8) hours for each month worked
• 12 Paid Holidays a year.
• Outstanding medical, dental, and vision plans to fit your needs.
• Company paid PERS retirement.
• Additional extras to fit your needs, such as Aflac, Voya, and Valic options.

The patrol deputy position is the Sheriff's Office first line approach to the deterrence, detection and investigation of crimes and the apprehension of criminal suspects.

The patrol deputy position is responsible for the application of modern police practices in the deterrence of crimes in Josephine County. The patrol deputy is expected to take a fair and impartial approach to complaints of citizens and to handle those complaints in a speedy, judicious and fair manner. The patrol deputy will use all resources available to them and be cognizant of all the federal, state and local laws and ordinances affected by the situation.

The patrol deputy reports directly to the patrol sergeant.

(Illustrative Only. Any single position in this classification will not necessarily involve all of the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed. These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons in this classification.)

• Representative of the Josephine County Sheriff governed by both legal and high moral standards.
• The responsibilities and conduct of a deputy shall be governed by Oregon State laws, Office policies and the police officer's code of ethics.
• A deputy sheriff shall discharge all responsibilities and duties relating to the position of deputy sheriff in an efficient, professional manner.

• The deputy shall arrest, assist in prosecuting or release to the proper authority, all persons apprehended in the course of duty.
• The deputy shall investigate all complaints assigned to them to a satisfactory conclusion and assist with the prosecution of criminal suspects, when applicable.
• The deputy shall testify in court honestly, impartially, and convincingly, bearing in mind they are a witness relating facts so that the court may pass judgment.
• The deputy shall, through office channels, convey any information obtained relating to violations of criminal law which are not a direct responsibility assigned to them or this Office.

• The deputy shall remain cognizant of, and report all potential traffic hazards within the County to the proper authority.
• The deputy shall check all abandoned vehicles parked in unusual locations for the purpose of detecting criminal activity.
• The deputy shall heed all requests for assistance from anyone seeking the help of the Josephine County Sheriff's Office.
• Deputies shall constantly strive to acquire information concerning all types of law violations within the county and shall either take action themselves or relay the information to the proper office section or support agency.
• The deputy shall, with all expediency, serve subpoenas, or citations without bias or prejudice.
• The deputy shall constantly strive to cultivate personal contacts essential to good law enforcement work.
• When assigned to and engaged in patrol, the deputy shall patrol in a manner calculated to provide the greatest deterrent value to crime or violations.
• The deputy shall assume control of any emergency situation which they respond to.

• A deputy shall be responsible for apprehending traffic violators upon a roadway and public places within the county.
• A deputy shall issue citations and warnings on forms provided by the Office to traffic…