Criminal Deputy

Umatilla School District; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/vision/dental insurance

PERS retirement contributions

HRA contributions

Sick and vacation accruals

Holiday pay

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Umatilla County Sheriff's Office in Pendleton, OR seeks a Criminal Deputy Sheriff to patrol the county, enforce laws, and respond to calls for service. The role requires investigation of crimes and community policing with a service-oriented approach.

Candidates must be US citizens, 21+ at hire, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. DPSST certification or eligibility, clean driving record, and successful background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to carry out the full scope of the position, including knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze facts.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Sufficient writing skills to prepare reports and related documents.
• Ability to interact with diverse members of the public and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with management, coworkers, and citizens.

Responsibilities

• Patrol all areas of Umatilla County.
• Enforce state, county, and federal laws.
• Respond to police service calls and investigate crimes.
• Participate in community policing projects with a service-oriented approach.
• Work all shift assignments including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Meet physical requirements of the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Stress management

Public interaction

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Criminal justice degree preferred

Job description

SALARY:

$5,714.00 to $7,292.00 DOQ/Exp, - DPSST Certified Applicants are eligible for lateral placement on the salary schedule.

This position is eligible for premium pay: 3% DPSST Intermediate Certification, 4% DPSST Advanced Certification, 5% Bilingual Incentive.

Excellent benefits are offered including, employer paid Oregon PERS retirement contributions, health/vision/dental insurance, HRA contributions, sick and vacation accruals, holiday pay. This position is eligible for overtime.

CLOSING:

Open Until Filled

DEPARTMENT:

Sheriff's Office

Description

The Criminal Deputy Sheriff shall be a sworn police officer within the Criminal Division of the Sheriff's Office. The employee is expected to; patrol all areas of Umatilla County including streets and highways and provides enforcement of state, county and federal laws; respond to calls for police services, investigates crimes, citizen complaints, and other matters relating to law enforcement in the county. Performs all related work as required. The employee actively works toward the Sheriff's Office mission, goals and values, and demonstrates effective participation in the UCSO's Team Rules. Also participates in community policing projects with a service-oriented approach toward police responsibilities in Umatilla County. Must be willing to work all shift assignments as required, including nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to physically perform all the duties of a Criminal Deputy Sheriff.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship by birth, or a Naturalized United States Citizen.
• Minimum age of 21 years by date of hire.
• Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent. A college degree in criminal justice or a related field, or prior experience, job related training or certifications that would enable performance of the position is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must pass a written test, physical test and examination, vision and hearing tests, a psychological examination, and an extensive background check.
• Must have current Oregon DPSST certification in good standing, or the equivalent from another state, or be able to obtain certification within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Must successfully complete the agency Field Training and Evaluation Program, and must maintain all DPSST training requirements.
• Must be free of conviction for a crime other than a minor traffic violation.
• Dishonorable or undesirable discharge from the military is cause for disqualification.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Requires the ability to carry out the full scope of the position, including a general knowledge of law enforcement practices, procedures and methods.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze facts.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Sufficient writing skills to prepare reports and related documents.
• Sufficient communication and human relation skills to effectively and successfully deal with various members of the public, to employ appropriate lines of questioning and resolve conflicts.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, fellow employees and with citizens from varied backgrounds.
• The ability to cope with stressful situations while respecting individual rights.
• The ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, climates and inclement weather conditions.

Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law.

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