Patrol Deputy - Lateral and Entry-level

Job Summary

Hood River County is seeking to hire Patrol Deputies, both Lateral and Entry-level, to investigate citizen complaints; to patrol county roads, residential and business areas; to investigate traffic accidents; and to enforce traffic and criminal laws.

• Be 21 years of age
• Be a US Citizen
• Have a High School Diploma (or GED)
• Possess an Oregon State driver license
• Meet DPSST Standards for vision

• Must be able to obtain DPSST Basic Certification within one (1) year of employment

• Must provide a copy of Proof of Certification (or DPSST #) at the time of application
• Must be certified as a police officer in Oregon or another state that meets the requirements of the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Basic Police Certification requirements
• Minimum 3 years prior law enforcement experience

• Conduct investigations of reported criminal activity; respond to citizen complaints; gather crime scene evidence and take latent fingerprints for use by detectives or other investigative personnel; interview and take statements from victims and offenders
• Patrol County roads, highways, business and residential areas; enforce traffic and criminal laws; operate radar; check property security
• Investigate traffic accidents; determine circumstances, take statements, perform first aid, call ambulances and two trucks; and offer general assistance
• Conduct investigations of reported civil disturbances and calls for assistance; respond to incidents such as family disputes, public disturbances, animal control, and lost children
• Prepare reports for office, court and state use of investigated disturbances, crimes, accidents, and traffic enforcement; and maintain accurate records of law enforcement activities performed on duty
• Conduct search and rescue operations for lost or injured persons within the contiguous borders of the county
• Serve subpoenas and warrants of arrest; make arrests and transport offenders to jail; transport prisoners and patients under custody to institutions and courts
• Assist the public by answering inquiries about laws, regulations, and ordinances; perform various public service activities to aid and inform the public
• Appear in court as a witness

• Considerable knowledge of State and County criminal and traffic laws; the laws governing arrest, and search and seizure; the criminal justice system, including courtroom testimony; police investigative procedures and techniques; basic knowledge of first aid
• Skill in the use of firearms and restraining devices; skill driving an automobile in various weather conditions and in high-stress driving conditions
• Ability to speak and write effectively and clearly; ability to deal both tactfully and firmly with individuals; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals, whether members of the public or coworkers, from diverse groups and backgrounds; ability to think clearly and perform effectively in stressful or emergency situations; ability to maintain accurate and complete records
• Additional Pay for Spanish Bi-lingual Fluency

HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The mission of the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office is to consistently earn the public’s trust by providing the highest quality public safety services with the resources provided to us. We enhance safety, security and livability by serving and protecting our citizens. Through education, leadership and partnerships, we promote individual responsibility and community commitment. We strive to make a difference every day and to be the “Go to Agency” in Hood River County that meets and solves the challenges of creating a safer environment and improving our quality of life.

The Sheriff Office responsibilities cover the entire spectrum of public safety — 911, parole and probation, emergency management, law enforcement patrol and investigations, search and rescue, service of legal process of the courts, prisoner transport, court security, off highway vehicle enforcement, marine patrol, forest patrol, the operation of the NORCOR regional jail, and animal control.