Enforcement; Patrol) Deputy - Entry-level

Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting to create a pool of diverse candidates eligible for current and future regular, full-time entry-level Deputy vacancies in our Enforcement (Patrol) Division. Candidates who are not selected for full-time positions may be offered the opportunity to proceed as part-time (volunteer; unpaid) Reserve Deputy candidates.

Enforcement Deputies patrol county roads and residential and business areas, as well as waterways, to enforce local and state laws, investigate traffic accidents, and investigate crimes and complaints relating to criminal law enforcement in the County.

Positions require work in a 24-hour per day, 7-day a week environment with shift rotation in 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts depending on assignment. May be required to work with rotating shift schedules including working day, swing, and night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

These positions are represented through Teamsters Local 223. Incentive pay, in addition to base salary, is available for education, certification, and bilingual speakers. Assignment pay is available for detectives, corporals, full-time field training officers, and canine handlers.

These positions carry an 18-month probationary period for entry-level candidates.

Successful candidates will possess good moral character, demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills, and put forth a professional image. They are skilled, highly motivated, self-directed individuals with strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills, as well as skill in communicating effectively with individuals during difficult and often stressful situations.

More information on preference, qualifications, and disqualifiers, including our reapplication timelines, can be found at https://www.yamhillcounty.gov/699/Join-The-Team.

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• A high school diploma/GED is required.
• Must possess:
  • United States citizenship or have the ability to obtain citizenship within one (1) year of hire;
  • an unrestricted state‑issued driver’s license with the ability to obtain an Oregon driver’s license as this position will be required to drive a County vehicle;
  • a good driving record; and
  • a satisfactory work record and personal history (e.g., free of criminal convictions, although special circumstances may be considered).
• Must be able to be certified by DPSST within timeline established by OAR .
• Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid driver’s license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.

Will be subject to successful completion of a personal background check including, but not limited to, criminal, civil, driving, military, educational, and employment history pursuant to OAR .

Applicants will be required to pass a medical exam and/or psychological evaluation prior to appointment in order to meet standard under OAR .

These positions carry an 18-month probationary period for entry‑level candidates.

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains.

Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small‑town community, while enjoying active…