Lateral Deputy Sheriff

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is seeking experienced patrol officers ready for their next professional opportunity. Our deputies serve diverse communities across an expansive landscape of urban, rural, coastal, and wilderness areas—offering variety, responsibility, and meaningful public service.

We recognize the value of your experience. Qualified lateral candidates may be eligible for experience-based starting pay, paid leave, a take-home vehicle, and other incentives, subject to current policies and eligibility. Whether you are already serving in Oregon or considering a move from another state, we welcome a conversation about your qualifications and what a career with Lane County could offer.

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The Lane County Sheriff’s Office provides public safety and law enforcement services to residents and visitors throughout more than 4,600 square miles of urban, rural, coastal, and wilderness areas.

With a workforce of sworn and professional staff—supported by dedicated volunteers—our Sheriff’s Office provides a wide range of services, including patrol and criminal investigations, adult corrections, emergency communications, search and rescue, court security and prisoner transport, civil process, records, property and evidence management, and specialized law enforcement services.

From responding to emergencies and investigating crimes to operating the Lane County Jail and supporting the systems behind 24/7 public safety operations, Sheriff’s Office employees serve communities across one of Oregon’s largest and most geographically diverse counties.

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is committed to justice and integrity and is sworn to protect and honored to serve.

The Police Services Division provides law enforcement and public safety services throughout Lane County’s urban, rural, coastal, and wilderness communities.

The division includes county patrol, criminal investigations, courthouse security and prisoner transport, K-9 services, and specialized and contract law enforcement assignments. Deputies respond to emergency calls, investigate crimes and serious traffic collisions, apprehend offenders, provide traffic and crime prevention services, and assist other law enforcement agencies throughout the region.

Specialized services include Marine Patrol, Oregon Dunes and forest patrol, contract law enforcement services, and other assignments designed to meet the unique public safety needs of Lane County’s diverse communities and geography.

• Work Schedule: Patrol deputies currently work four 10-hour shifts per week.
• Shift Assignments: With consideration of credited experience and wage placement for lateral hires.
• Patrol Locations: Geographic assignments may include communities such as Veneta and Creswell, based on operational and community needs.
• Specialty Assignments: Opportunities may include, but not limited to, Forest Patrol, Dune Patrol, and Marine Patrol.

* This is an LCPOA represented position*

• 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.
• Current Oregon DPSST patrol certification, or comparable out-of-state law enforcement certification that may qualify under Oregon DPSST requirements.

We recognize that experienced…