Community Services Deputy

Position Overview

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is looking to add a Community Services Deputy to their team. This person will work proactively enforcing a variety of County code including Short Term Rentals and ordinance violations. This requires responding to citizen calls for service, deputy-initiated activity, handling disputes, conducting investigations, civil service, abandoned vehicles, and courtroom testimony. The work is performed in a combined work environment but primarily in a vehicle and secondarily in an office.

This position also includes a high level of public contact under stressful situations in the community. This position is responsible for duties that do not require certification by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).

$26.24 - $35.28 per hour*

* Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

• Respond to citizen complaints about violations and work with citizens to resolve complaints.
• Perform field investigations and inspections to ascertain whether land use, nuisance abatement, building inspection, engineering, noise, noxious vegetation, or other ordinances are being violated:
  • Meet with alleged violators of ordinances and attempt to achieve compliance.
  • Undertake enforcement actions in accordance with law and County ordinances.
  • Facilitate removal of abandoned vehicles from county roadways in compliance with state law.
• Prepare correspondence and documentation of specific violations by researching:
  • Building and planning records (current and archived).
  • Assessor records (including deeds and property assessment records); DMV records (for vehicle records and registrations and vehicle dealer’s information).
  • Previous enforcement actions and case file information.
  • Internet or any other agency documentation pertinent to the enforcement complaint.
  • Use all compiled documentation to formulate a complete violation history to ensure that all existing complaints are documented and brought into compliance.
• Provide information in oral and written form on Lincoln County ordinances and regulations to the general public at community meetings and to other agencies including Circuit Court:
  • Prepare evidence in support of legal actions taken by the county; appears in court as necessary; appears and testifies at hearings and in court or administrative proceedings as required.
  • Perform civil service of court paperwork as directed.

High School Diploma / GED

One year experience involving land use regulations and intensive public contact is desirable.

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.

• Lincoln County codes and ordinances.
• Laws relating to civil process.
• Laws related to abandoned vehicles.
• Be trained and certified to handle and use Conducted Energy Device (Taser) in a safe manner.
• Investigate, prepare, and preserve evidence and report records.
• Interact with others and make fast and accurate judgment calls when necessary.

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.