Deputy Sheriff Entry-Level

Overview

Deputy Sheriff, Recruit (Entry‑Level) – Clackamas County. Entry‑level law enforcement position in the County sheriff’s office.

• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust

• Assist and train in investigations, gathering evidence and taking statements.
• Assist and train in patrolling, enforcement of traffic and criminal laws.
• Learn procedures for preparing detailed reports necessary for investigations, crime prevention and prosecution.
• Assist in arrest procedures, booking, transporting prisoners and patients under custody.
• Serve subpoenas and warrants of arrest.
• Answer public inquiries regarding laws, ordinances and regulations.
• Appear in court as a witness and assist in education and safety presentations.

• 21 years of age by date of employment.
• High school diploma, GED or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Clean criminal record (no felony convictions).
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Must pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) and Frontline written/video exam.
• Must pass a background investigation, drug test, medical exam and psychological evaluation.
• Willingness to be fingerprinted and file fingerprints with the State.
• Must be legally able to possess a firearm.

• Annual salary: $77,061.83.
• Hourly salary: $37.048958 per hour.
• Paid vacation: 11.7 hours per month (front‑loaded option for new hires).
• Paid sick leave: 8 hours per month.
• 10 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) contribution 6%.
• Deferred compensation 4%.
• Medical and dental coverage with choice of plans.
• Robust wellness and EAP programs.

Clackamas County accepts only online applications. Required steps: ORPAT (ORPAT results must be received before the close date), Frontline written/video exam (passing score 65 in all sections) and transfer scores to the County by the close date. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree or higher must upload a transcript. All applicants must submit a Statement of Personal History (SPH). Complete background investigation, drug test, medical exam and psychological evaluation.

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.