Deputy Sheriff

Job description

About the Position: Performs correctional work in the care, custody, and transportation of inmates in and out of the correctional facility; enforces laws and ordinances; investigates complaints and conducts investigations; may provide such law enforcement services as a resident deputy in a patrol district of the County; does related work as required. * New deputies start in the Lane County Jail * About the Division: The Sheriff's Office, committed to justice and integrity, is sworn to protect and honored to serve the residents and visitors of Lane County. The Sheriff's Office provides an array of correctional services including a jail, a community corrections center (work-release), and out-of-custody programs such as community service and an inmate work crew. Deputies provide patrol of urban, suburban and rural areas, including timberlands, waterways, and coastal dune areas. Police service includes criminal investigation, court security, prisoner transport, process services (criminal and civil). Schedule: Must be available to work all shifts, including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required. *This is a LCPOA represented position* QUALIFICATIONS Training and Experience: - Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. - Two years of experience dealing with the public. **An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Licensing Requirements: - Possession of a current Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment. - Possession of a basic certification in corrections and as a peace officer with the State of Oregon at the time of appointment or the ability to successfully apply for such certification. Employment for Deputy Sheriff is contingent upon successful completion of: - Physical Abilities Test: The Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) will be administered. Visit https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/CJ/Pages/ORPAT.aspx to review the physical abilities description, preparing for ORPAT, and to view a video of the test. You must pass the physical abilities test in order to be eligible to take the written examination. - Written Examination: Assesses memory and understanding of oral/written information; reading comprehension; numerical calculations and written communication skills. You must pass the written examination in order to continue to the interview process. - Pre-Employment Background Check. - Interview: All eligible candidates will be contacted by phone to schedule a date and time for an interview. You must pass the interview in order to continue in the hiring process. - Background Investigation: A thorough background investigation will be conducted including a psychological examination, an evaluation with a psychologist, and a medical examination with a drug screen and TB test. You must pass the background investigation in order to continue in the hiring process... For full job details, follow this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lanecountyor/jobs/5410296/deputy-sheriff