Corrections Deputy - Entry Level and Lateral

Current employees:
Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$37.54 - $47.52 Hourly

Department:

Sheriff

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

OVERVIEW:
At Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), we are dedicated to fostering an environment of safety, trust, and belonging for our employees and the diverse community that we serve. MCSO values the importance of serving all people with dignity and respect in order to support a safe and thriving community for everyone. If you are dedicated to equitable justice for all, have strong communication and conflict resolutions skills, are dependable, resourceful, and believe in providing unwavering compassion through exemplary public safety service, we invite you to join our team and begin or continue your public safety career with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

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Corrections Deputies are required to become proficient in the use of side-arms, chemical agents, and other riot control weapons, in addition to the use of emergency communication systems, the practical application of self-defense tactics and the unarmed physical control of adults in custody. Corrections Deputies must possess good judgment, act appropriately and responsibly, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Once you have mastered the basic duties of a Corrections Deputy, there are many special assignments available throughout the agency, including assignments in Classification, Close Street Supervision, Court Services, Transport Unit, Work Crew, Intelligence and Life Safety. You may also choose to join a specialty team, such as the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT), Dive Team, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard or the Corrections Critical Incident Response Team.

The average annual first year income for Entry-Level MCSO Corrections Deputies for Fiscal Year 2024:

$

The average annual income includes Premium Pay.

Premium Pay:

• Overtime: 1.5 times the employee's regular hourly rate.
• Double time: All authorized work performed on the second day following the normal work week shall be paid for at the rate of 2 times the employee's regular hourly rate.
• Shift Differential:
  • 3% premium to employees for all hours worked on shifts beginning between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
  • 4% premium to employees for hours worked on shifts beginning between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.
  • 5% premium for all employees who are assigned to work a relief shift.
• Uncontrolled Environment Training (UNET) Qualification Pay: 1.5% premium.
• Translator Pay: 3% premium.
• Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)/Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT) pay: 6% premium.
• Dive Team Pay: 6% premium.
• Trainer Pay: 8% premium.
• Education Premium: This premium pay is not cumulative, and employees are eligible for one level only:
  • 1% premium for college coursework: 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours.
  • 3% premium for a bachelor’s degree.

Relocation Reimbursement:

• Candidates may be eligible for moving expenses reimbursed up to $2,500 with submission of expense receipts.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Book, interview, classify and process adults in custody (AIC) into jail; conduct searches of AIC; release from custody and return property.
• Count, control and monitor AIC movement and activity in housing units, modules, cells and open dormitory settings; monitor suicidal AIC to determine if they require suicidal watch and provide counseling and coordination of medical services; conduct security and welfare checks and connect AIC with mental health services; search jail areas for contraband; secure and maintain evidence.
• Escort AIC to areas and events within the institution, court appearances, personal interviews, medical care and other institutions; assemble and monitor AIC for transports to and from other counties, state facilities, extraditions and others; supervise and monitor mealtimes and recreational activities; supervise AIC work crews;…