Deputy Sheriff - Institutions

Overview

Marion County requires on-site work; remote work is not available. This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible, as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.

Trainee Pay Rate $31.40 – $37.87 (hourly, negotiable);
Certified Pay Rate $34.48 – $46.16 (hourly, negotiable).

Pay incentives include:

• Certification 8% (4% for intermediate and 4% for advanced)
• Bilingual 5%
• Field Training Officer 5%
• Instructor 5%
• Cell Extraction 5%
• SWAT Team 5%
• Longevity Pay (based on years of service)

• Maintain security, sanitation, health, and medical standards by supervising adults in custody (AICs).
• Ensure due process rights of AICs in disciplinary matters and that AIC rights to the legal system are maintained.
• Ensure AICs have access to materials, services and privileges according to the law.
• Adhere to, implement, and enforce job‑related rules, policies, procedures, and post orders in a manner that promotes the safe, secure, and orderly operation of the facility.
• Attend and participate in facility and unit briefings, meetings, and training.
• Initiate and maintain neat, accurate, and complete reports, memos, disciplinary reports, logbooks, and unit rosters.
• Work in a 24‑hour, seven‑day a week facility which may require working 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 AIC welfare checks and counts, equipment and facility structural inspections.
• Conduct tactile‑clothed and visual‑unclothed searches of AICs to discover contraband and to ensure AIC welfare while incarcerated.
• Conduct area searches to detect contraband or deficiencies in the security systems or physical structure of the facility.
• Transport and escort AICs inside and outside the facility.
• Respond to and assist other staff in managing a variety of emergency situations.
• Use approved facility restraints in the control of AICs.
• Operate firefighting equipment in the suppression of institutional fires.
• Maintain and use firearms.
• Monitor audio traffic on radios, telephones, and intercommunication systems, and act as the central dispatch for the entire facility in routine and emergency situations.
• Control, issue, and record issuance of keys and radios.
• Monitor auditory and visual emergency alarm systems.
• Coordinate directly with the incident commander during emergency situations.
• Use audiovisual surveillance equipment to monitor movement in the hallways of the facility.
• Verbally provide instructions and orders to adults in custody over the intercom for the safe, secure, and orderly operation of the facility.

• State Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements:
  • United States Citizen within one year of employment.
  • At least 21 years of age at the time of employment (age 20 considered if 21 by 90 days from close date).
  • Physically able to perform the duties required.
  • Good moral fitness; no convictions of moral turpitude, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or drug/sex crimes.
  • Comply with Oregon law enforcement physical requirements (section 259‑008‑0010 OAR).
• Marion County Requirements:
  • Possess a valid Oregon driver’s license or obtain within 30 days of hire.
  • Subject to an extensive background investigation.
  • Pass a psychological and physical exam.
  • Ability to hold, aim, and discharge a firearm with sufficient accuracy.
  • Complete Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) within the first year.
  • Pass a pre‑employment drug screen (including marijuana).
  • Work rotating shifts, split shifts, or other alternate schedules.
• Additional Requirements for Certified Level:
  • Meets trainee requirements and has 18 months of experience as a corrections officer or deputy, or a satisfactory combination of work, education, or training.
  • Possess Basic Corrections Officer certification from DPSST; out‑of‑state holders must pass DPSST Career Officer Development Course within one year of hire.
• Academic Proficiency: Applicants must complete one of the following:
  • Recent REACT test with National Testing Network (NTN).
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