Patrol Deputy

Job Summary

$70,452.32 – $ Annually

This position performs law enforcement and crime prevention activities relating to federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws and ordinances. Arrests and books suspects; transports prisoners; investigates crimes and criminal complaints; provides field service of civil process; and prepares necessary reports. Performs other work as required.

Testing for this position is required. Both the POST and ORPAT tests will be offered on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at the Benton County Fairgrounds starting at 8:00am.

Previous POST and ORPAT test results will be accepted if they’ve been completed within 1 year.

• Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!
  • 5 Paid Holidays + 80 Hour Holiday Leave Bank + 8 hours of vacation and sick leave accrual every month! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• Affordable Health Insurance with Oregon Teamsters Employers Trust!
  • The County will pay ninety percent (90%) and the employee will pay ten percent (10%) of the Premium for the Oregon Teamsters Employers Trust Plans:
    • Health and Welfare Plan GW
    • Vision Plan 4
  • The County shall offer a preferred provider dental plan and an alternative dental plan. The County will pay ninety percent (90%) and the employee will pay ten percent (10%) of the Premium for the preferred provider dental plan, which shall establish the maximum amount the County pays toward the lower cost plans.
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
• Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!
  • After 6 months of employment:
    • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
    • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
• A free and award-winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
• Get paid for your knowledge and expertise
  • 2.5 – 5% English-Spanish Bilingual Pay (to be verified at hire)
  • 5% Field Training Deputy Pay when actively being a trainer
  • K-9 Deputies receive extra 4 hours base pay every week
  • 7.5% Detective Pay
  • 2% ORPAT Pay annually-for 4:59 or less
  • 4% DPSST Intermediate Certification
  • 4% DPSST Advanced Certification
• Lateral Benefits:
  • Oregon Laterals currently DPSST certified do not have to test
  • Guaranteed interview
  • Pay (within scale) is at discretion of Sheriff
  • Sick and vacation banks at discretion of Sheriff
• Annual salary range of:
  • $70,452.32- $ Annually
  • This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!
  • Note:
    
    salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon’s pay equity law.

• Valid State issued Driver’s License with good driving record.
• 21 years of age at time of hire.
• High School Graduate or GED equivalent (bachelor’s degree preferred).
• US Citizen.
• Complete the ORPAT during hiring process and during Academy.
• Successfully pass a background investigation, psychological examination, and medical evaluation before being hired.
• DPSST Basic Law Enforcement Certification – within 18 months of employment.
• LEDS Certification required within 6 months of hiring.
• First Aid and CPR Certifications within 60 days of hiring.

All qualified candidates must complete the POST written test with a 70% or higher overall score and the ORPAT (Oregon Physical Abilities Test). You may submit previously earned test results (within 1 year for both the ORPAT and the written test).

No experience necessary; we will train. Preference will go towards lateral applicants who are currently Law Enforcement Certified and in good standing with their current/most recent agency.