Patrol Deputy

OPENING DATE
:
January 12, 2024 CLOSING DATE
:
Until Filled

JOB TITLE
:
Deputy Sheriff OFFICE
:
Sheriff

CERTIFIED PREFERRED

SALARY RANGE
:
Starting Salary: $6258 to $7074 per month

Intermediate Certification + 3%

Advanced Certification + 3%

Supervisory Certification + 3%

WORK SCHEDULE
:
Varied TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
: 40

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
:
Deputies are required to live within Sherman County. A timeline to find a residence can be negotiated.

SUBJECT TO CALL OUT ON DAYS OFF AND AFTER SHIFT WORKED AS NECESSARY

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR AND TITLE
:
Sergeant

Performs law enforcement work as necessary to maintain public peace and order, to protect life and property, to prevent crime, to make investigations and to apprehend violators of the law. Duties include, but are not limited to, criminal investigations and responding to complaints, crime prevention, traffic law enforcement, marine patrol and accident investigation, as well as public relations. Acts as responsible representative of the Sheriff.

Performs other related and assigned work. Potential advancement to Detective position depending on experience.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred one (1) year of experience in law enforcement or graduation from a two‑year college with major coursework in law enforcement or any satisfactory combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of crime prevention, criminal investigation and traffic law enforcement
• Skill in typing, report writing, filing and communications
• Skill in administering first aid and CPR
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to perform work without direct supervision
• Ability to comprehend and interpret laws, rules, regulations and directives
• Ability to exercise mature judgment and react effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to work variable work shifts
• Successfully pass a written POST Test
• Subject to call out on days off or being called out after your regularly scheduled work shift
• Subject to working holidays as needed
• Ability to meet minimum DPSST requirements and possess certification within one year from date of employment

• Ability to meet minimum DPSST requirements and possess certification within one year from date of employment
• Ability to pass a routine physical, including a drug screening, and an extensive personal background investigation
• Possess a valid Oregon driver’s license and maintain a good driving record
• Ability to pass a psychological exam
• Successfully pass a written POST Test

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Sherman County requires any person hired or re‑hired to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment on the date of hire.

Obtain an application from the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office, 500 Court Street, P.O. Box 424, Moro, OR 97039, OR print the application off the website at  Completed application and resume must be submitted to the Sheriff’s Office by the closing date (postmark accepted).

* Only complete, signed applications with resumes will be considered.

For a complete listing of duties or for any other questions, please contact Julie at  or tammy