Deputy Sheriff - Institutions

Deputy Sheriff – Institutions Team

Marion County requires on‑site work; remote work is not available.

Deputy Sheriffs in the Institutions division provide 24‑hour supervision, monitor all adults in custody, and facilitate programs and services for pre‑trial and sentenced adults.

• Trainee Pay Rate
  : $31.40 – $37.87 per hour
• Certified Pay Rate
  : $34.48 – $46.16 per hour
• Hourly rate negotiable

Pay incentives may include:

• Certification 8% (4% intermediate, 4% advanced)
• Bilingual 5%
• Field Training Officer 5%
• Instructor 5%
• Cell Extraction 5%
• SWAT Team 5%
• Longevity Pay (Eligible for Longevity 1 after 10 years of service and at least 1 year on pay scale step 7; Longevity 2 after 15 years; Longevity 3 after 20 years)

• Medical and dental insurance (95% employer contribution)
• PERS & OPSRP Retirement (Marion County pays employee's 6% contribution)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 1 paid commissioner's day per year
• 2 paid personal holidays per year
• Paid training program with accelerated field training for qualifying lateral applicants
• Employer‑provided Group Term Life Insurance
• Employer‑provided Long‑Term Disability Plan
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Medical Trust with employer contributions

• Maintain security, sanitation, health, and medical standards by supervising adults in custody.
• Ensure due process rights of adults in custody in disciplinary matters.
• Ensure access to materials, services, and privileges in accordance with the law.
• Adhere to and enforce job‑related rules, policies, and procedures.
• Attend and participate in unit briefings, meetings, and training.
• Maintain neat, accurate, and complete reports, memos, disciplinary reports, and unit rosters.
• Work a 24‑hour, 7‑day week; may require day, swing, night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Remain constantly alert and observant throughout the shift.
• Control access to and egress from the facility.
• Conduct visual and tactile searches of adults in custody.
• Conduct area searches to detect contraband and security deficiencies.
• Transport and escort adults in custody inside and outside the facility.
• Respond to and assist in emergency situations.
• Use approved restraints and firearms as required.
• Operate firefighting and surveillance equipment.
• Monitor and control radio, telephone, and alarm systems.
• Coordinate with the incident commander during emergencies.
• Provide verbal instructions over the intercom.

• U.S. Citizen within one year of employment.
• At least 21 years of age at the time of employment (age 20 considered if in a 90‑day age‑in‑transition window).
• Physically able to perform required duties.
• Good moral fitness with no legal conduct involving moral turpitude, fraud, misrepresentation, or conviction of drug/sex crimes.
• Compliance with Oregon law enforcement qualifications.

• Valid Oregon driver’s license (obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Extensive background investigation.
• Pass psychological and physical exam.
• Firearm proficiency meeting department minimums.
• Complete Field Training and Evaluation Program within first year.
• Pass pre‑employment drug screen (including marijuana).
• Work rotating, split, or other alternative schedules.

• Meet trainee level requirements and have 18 months of experience as a corrections officer or deputy, or a satisfactory combination of work, education, and training.
• Possess Basic Corrections Officer certification from DPSST. Out‑of‑state certification requires completion of the DPSST Career Officer Development Course within one year of hire.

• Complete one of the following academic proficiencies:
  • Recent REACT test with National Testing Network.
  • Four‑year post‑secondary degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization.
  • Basic Corrections certification from DPSST.
• Complete the NEOGOV application.

Marion County qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.…