Lateral Transfer: DPSST Patrol Deputy - Field Ops

Douglas County Sheriff's Office; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Health benefits

PERS retirement

Childcare discount

Job summary

Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Roseburg, Oregon, is seeking lateral transfer opportunities for DPSST-certified law enforcement officers. Full-time position with a benefits package, including medical/vision/dental, disability, life coverage, and County-paid PERS after waiting periods.

Lateral deputies receive vacation and sick leave at hire, with accrual thereafter. The role is field-based, requires passing a rigorous selection process, and offers an 12–18 month probation period at the

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Oregon DPSST law enforcement certification and be employed as a law enforcement officer, with a minimum of two consecutive years of full-time employment with the agency they are currently employed by.
• Only those persons who can pass an intensive background investigation may apply.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the laws of this state and county
• Provide service of court documents
• Enforce traffic laws
• Operate emergency response vehicles
• Stop vehicles and pedestrians for enforcement of state traffic and criminal laws
• Inspect vehicles
• Serve arrest and search warrants
• Effect the arrest of suspects
• Write reports
• Read and interpret legal document decisions
• Use a computer
• Use a firearm and such non-lethal weaponry with a high degree of accuracy
• Operate two-way radio system under normal and stressful conditions
• Ability to process large quantities of information to recognize problems and identify solutions
• Analyze law enforcement problems and adjust to prioritize changes
• Remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational situations
• Make decisions in accordance with established policy and procedure
• Testify in court proceedings
• Participate in special enforcement activities
• Perform support functions for other agencies

Job description

Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Roseburg, Oregon, is seeking lateral transfer opportunities for DPSST-certified law enforcement officers. Full-time position with a benefits package, including medical/vision/dental, disability, life coverage, and County-paid PERS after waiting periods.

Lateral deputies receive vacation and sick leave at hire, with accrual thereafter. The role is field-based, requires passing a rigorous selection process, and offers an 12–18 month probation period at the