Salary: $83,052.79 – $106,354.92

Position Summary:

The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking experienced, highly motivated, self-directed candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills for Deputy Sheriff.

This recruitment is open to applicants who are currently or have been certified as a basic police officer within the last five (5) years and have completed at least eighteen (18) months of law enforcement experience as a uniformed civilian peace officer. Oregon Department of Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) maintains authority to determine acceptable lateral transfer of out of state certification to Oregon.

Applicants not meeting these criteria will be inactivated. If you are not currently or have not been certified as a basic police officer with at least eighteen (18) months of law enforcement experience within the last five (5) years, please apply for the Deputy Sheriff, Recruit position when available.

Essential Functions:

Patrols County roads, highways, business and residential areas; enforces traffic and criminal codes; patrols rivers and lakes in patrol boat enforcing water safety; checks property security; investigates road and safety hazards; operates related police equipment including patrol vehicles, electronic equipment and firearms.
Conducts investigations of reported criminal activity; responds to citizen complaints; gathers and processes crime scene evidence and takes latent fingerprints for use in court; interviews and takes statements from victims, witnesses and offenders; investigates traffic accidents; determines circumstances, takes statements, performs first aid, calls ambulances and tow trucks; conducts investigations of reported civil disturbances and other calls for assistance such as family disturbances, public disturbances, animal control and lost persons.
Makes arrests and transports offenders to jail; transports prisoners and patients under custody to institutions and courts; books prisoners.
Prepares reports of investigated disturbances, crimes, accidents, traffic enforcement for departmental, court and state use; maintains accurate records of law enforcement activities performed on duty; serve legal papers and warrants; appears in court as a witness.

Requirements:

Must be currently or have been certified as a basic police officer for at least eighteen (18) months within the last five (5) years.
Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire.
Must be a United States citizen or be one within eighteen (18) months of hire.
Must be free from criminal convictions other than minor traffic violations.
Experience thinking clearly and performing effectively in stressful or emergency situations.
Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate of high school equivalency (or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution).
Must pass the Frontline exam through National Testing Network (unless currently DPSST certified or possess a bachelor’s degree or higher – see OTHER INFORMATION section for more information).
Visual and Hearing Acuity: Must meet the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements as detailed in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 259-0080000.
Must be able to be certified as a Civilian Police Officer/Deputy by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
Must meet the Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer as provided for in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 2590080010.
Must meet the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office tattoo policy. See our FAQ for details https://www.joinccso.com/faq
Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, including national fingerprint records check.
Must pass an extensive post-offer pre-employment occupational medical exam and psychological evaluation.
Must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver’s license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

Preferred Requirements:

Knowledge of State and County criminal and traffic laws.
Knowledge of police methods and procedures.
Knowledge of laws governing arrest, search and seizure, criminal justice system, including courtroom testimony.
Knowledge of police investigative procedures and techniques.
Experience properly utilizing police equipment and techniques, including firearms and restraining devices.
Experience conducting investigations, collecting, evaluating and analyzing facts to draw correct conclusions.
Experience driving an automobile in various weather conditions and in high speed pursuits.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

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