Deputy Sheriff - Enforcement

Marion County; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

PERS & OPSRP Retirement

Paid vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Paid training with accelerated field"

Life Insurance

Job summary

Marion County Sheriff's Office seeks both trainee and certified applicants to join our Enforcement team as Deputy Sheriff. The role covers diverse assignments across Marion County, offering opportunities in urban, rural, and frontier areas with a strong emphasis on teamwork and public service.

Wage scales range from trainee $31.40–$37.87 hourly and certified steps up to $52+ hourly, with annual earnings listed in the pay schedule.

Qualifications

• United States citizen (per DPSST/Marion County policy)
• At least 21 years of age at time of employment (20 allowed with conditions)
• High school diploma, GED, or 4-year degree
• Physically able to perform duties per DPSST/Marion County rules
• Of good moral character with no disqualifying criminal history

Responsibilities

• Patrols roads, waterways, and communities to enforce traffic and criminal laws
• Conducts investigations, collects evidence, and interviews involved parties
• Prepares reports and maintains records for investigations and prosecutions
• Operates radar equipment to enforce speed limits
• Arrests, books, transports prisoners as required
• Serves subpoenas, warrants, and civil papers
• Engages with the public and participates in community events to promote safety
• Participates in search and rescue operations

Job description

Introduction

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking both trainee and certified applicants to join our Enforcement team as a Deputy Sheriff. The Enforcement Division provides law enforcement services to a diverse population throughout Marion County, spanning nearly 1,200 square miles. Deputies work in a wide array of environments including urban and rural communities as well as the farming and frontier regions of Marion County depending upon their assignment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be service-oriented, and be willing to work in a team environment. We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

WAGES

$31.40 - $37.87 Trainee Pay Rate* $34.48 - $46.16 Certified Pay Rate
*Hourly rate negotiable.

• Education 4%


• Certification 6% (3% for intermediate and 3% for advanced)


• Bilingual 5%


• Field Training Officer 5%


• Instructor 5%


• Detectives 5% plus a clothing allowance


• CRASH Team 5%


• SWAT Team 5%


• Longevity

ENFORCEMENT DEPUTY SHERIFF - PAY SCALE

Deputy Sheriff Trainee - New hires without DPSST police certification

• Step 3: $31.40 hourly, $5,442.67 monthly, $65,312.00 annually

Deputy Sheriff - Current DPSST police certification

• Step 1: $34.48 hourly, $5,976.53 monthly, $71,718.40 annually


• Step 2: $36.04 hourly, $6,246.93 monthly, $74,963.20 annually


• Step 3: $37.91 hourly, $6,571.07 monthly, $78,852.80 annually


• Step 4: $39.76 hourly, $6,891.73 monthly, $82,700.80 annually


• Step 5: $41.81 hourly, $7,247.07 monthly, $86,964.80 annually


• Step 6: $43.86 hourly, $7,602.40 monthly, $91,228.80 annually


• Step 7: $46.16 hourly, $8,001.07 monthly, $96,012.80 annually


• Longevity 1 (L1): $48.47 hourly, $8,401.47 monthly, $100,817.60 annually


• Longevity 2 (L2): $50.89 hourly, $8,820.93 monthly, $105,851.20 annually


• Longevity 3 (L3): $52.05 hourly, $9,022.00 monthly, $108,264.00 annually

Eligible for L1 after 10 years of Marion County service and at least 1 year on pay scale step 7.

Eligible for L2 after 15 years of Marion County service and at least 1 year on Longevity 1.

Eligible for L3 after 20 years of Marion County service and at least 1 year on Longevity 2.

BENEFITS

Deputy Sheriffs with the Sheriff’s Office receive a generous benefit package including:

• Medical and dental insurance with generous employer contribution (Marion County pays 95%)


• PERS & OPSRP Retirement (Marion County pays employee's 6% contribution)


• Paid vacation and sick leave


• 11 paid holidays per year


• 1 paid commissioners day per year


• 2 paid personal holidays per year


• Paid training program with accelerated field training for qualifying lateral applicants


• Employer provided Group Term Life Insurance


• Employer provided Long-Term Disability Plan


• Voluntary Term Life Insurance


• Voluntary Short-Term Disability


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan


• Employee Assistance Program


• Retirement Medical Trust with employer contributions

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols roads, highways, forestland, and business areas in the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws; patrols rivers and lakes in a patrol boat enforcing water safety laws and regulations.


• Conducts criminal and traffic investigations and interviews; gathers evidence and takes statements of involved parties.


• Prepares reports and maintains records necessary for efficient investigations, crime prevention, prosecution, and office procedures.Collects and secures evidence.


• Operates radar equipment in the enforcement of speed regulations.


• Makes arrests, books prisoners, transports prisoners under custody to institutions, courts, and on extradition.


• Serves subpoenas, warrants of arrest, and civil papers.


• Promotes public relations in a highly visible role by participating in community events/public forums, informing the public on public safety concerns, and answering inquiries regarding laws and ordinances.


• Receives complaints from the community, self-dispatches mobile units, and answers general inquiries of the public.


• Participates in search and rescue operations.

Must meet the following 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 (Marion County Sheriff's Office will consider applicants who are age 20, if they meet the qualifications of the position and are age 21 within 90 days from the recruitment close date.)


• Possess a high school diploma, G.E.D., or 4-year post-secondary degree


• Declared by a physician as able to perform the physical duties required by the occupation


• Of good moral fitness, without legal conduct involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, and conviction of drug and/or sex crimes.


• Information regarding the minimum qualifications and physical requirements for Oregon law enforcement officers is available in section 259-008-0010 of the Oregon Administrative Rules.

Must meet the following Marion County requirements:

• Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license, or obtain within 30 days of hire. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.


• Finalists for this position are subject to an extensive background investigation.


• Finalist will be required to pass a psychological and physical exam.


• Ability to hold, aim, and discharge firearm with sufficient accuracy to maintain minimum department qualifications.


• Must complete Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) within first year of employment.


• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED LEVEL

1. Meets trainee level requirements; AND has eighteen months of experience as a police officer or deputy; OR any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County; AND


2. Possess a Basic Police certification from the Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training (DPSST). If in possession of an out-of-state Police Officer certification, must attend and pass the DPSST Career Officer Development Course within one year of hire. Successful out-of-state applicants are hired at the Deputy Sheriff Trainee level and wage range until Oregon certification is achieved.