Entry Level or Certified/Lateral Deputy Sheriff
Entry Level or Certified/Lateral Deputy Sheriff
Job #SO18-047
Sheriffs Office - Corrections and/or Enforcement
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting for regular full-time Deputies in both Corrections and Enforcement divisions to perform work in the care and custody of adult prisoners in the Yamhill County Correctional Facility or patrol roads, highways, and business areas in the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws as assigned by the Sheriff. General duties are outlined on the attached position descriptions. Varied 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts may include days, nights, rotating, on-call, holidays, and weekends
The successful candidates will be dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to interact with coworkers and the public in a courteous, professional manner. The positions require the exercise of initiative, independent judgement, and discretion insofar as incumbents must apply standards and procedures to routine situations. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is a highly desirable skill and preference will be given to qualified applicants possessing this skill.
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Must also possess United States citizenship; a high school diploma/GED; an unrestricted state-issued driver’s license with the ability to obtain an Oregon driver license; a good driving record; and a satisfactory work record and personal history (e.g., free of criminal convictions, although special circumstances may be considered). All candidates must be able to pass a thorough background screening as well as pre-hire medical and psychological screenings.
Special/Preferred Qualifications: One year of law enforcement experience as a uniformed police/corrections officer, or two years of college course work related to law enforcement or closely related area, or prior service as a member of the armed forces, or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training is preferred. For consideration as Lateral/Certified Deputy, applicants must have at least eighteen (18) months experience as a uniformed officer and possess a Basic Police/Corrections certification from DPSST, and/or any equivalent out-of-state corrections accreditation recognized by DPSST.
Salary: $3998 -$5573/month anticipated at hire, depending on experience and position of hire. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings, paid leaves, paid holidays, PERS, and deferred compensation options. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in full compliance with the ADA. All qualified
applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation.