Marine Boat Captain; Certified Reserve Deputy

Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting to create a pool of diverse candidates eligible for anticipated seasonal part-time certified Marine Boat Captains (MBC) to work 12 - 36 hours per week. The anticipated duration of this position is approximately 3.5 months from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2027. Regular work days are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with occasional weekday shifts as needed.

Marine Boat Captains focus on boater safety through education and enforcement, including the enforcement of criminal laws. This position receives direction from the program manager sergeant, supervising sergeants, and the division commander. Duties around and on the waterways of Yamhill County include, but are not limited to, performing safety inspections and examinations of various water craft and equipment, responding to rescues, boating accidents, or other emergencies, and making appearances at safety fairs and other events.

This position is not represented and is non-benefitted. Please refer to the Marine Boat Captain classification specification for more details.

The Candidate

The successful candidates must be available to regularly work scheduled 10-hour or 12-hour shifts on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 0800 and midnight. Position will also require occasional weekday shifts. The 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 candidates 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 can be found at https://www.yamhillcounty.gov/699/Join-The-Team.

Next Steps

Oral Board Panel Interviews for selected applicants will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2026 beginning at 6:00 pm. Candidates selected to move forward after interviews will be required to complete the remaining steps, coordinated through Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, as outlined at https://www.yamhillcounty.gov/699/Join-The-Team.

Yamhill County community information and essential job duties are available in the Marine Boat Captain classification specifications for the official job description and list of duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applicants must be in current service as a certified marine deputy in good standing with a law enforcement agency in Oregon; or a current certified law enforcement officer in good standing with a law enforcement agency in Oregon with at least six months of certified service; or a retired certified law enforcement officer in good standing at time of retirement from a law enforcement agency;

or in current service as a solo-qualified certified reserve who has successfully completed a police reserve academy and is in good standing with a law enforcement agency in Oregon. Applicants who possess Lifeguarding certification, CPR/First Aid certification, and/or an Oregon Boater Education card are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional preference may be given to those applicants fluent in English and Spanish.

Must be able to pass swim standards as set forth by the OSMB and Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association. Must obtain an Oregon Boater Education card. Upon selection, candidates who have not previously successfully completed the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) Marine Academy will be required to successfully complete the agency-provided 2027 OSMB Marine Academy (Spring 2027; location TBD). Ability to secure and maintain a driver’s license valid in the state of Oregon and drive a County vehicle.

Will be subject to successful completion of a personal…