Patrol Deputy - Reedsport

Douglas County Sheriff's Office; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Douglas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Patrol Deputy for the Reedsport area to enforce laws, provide public safety, and perform related duties. This is a full-time, union position based at the courthouse complex with county benefits.

Responsibilities include traffic enforcement, court document service, filing reports, and operation of emergency response equipment. A rigorous background and physical/psychological evaluations are required prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age by time of certification.
• Must be a United States citizen or become one within 18 months of hire.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have an acceptable driving record and be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass extensive background investigation and post-offer evaluations.
• Must pass post-offer pre-employment drug test and fingerprinting requirements.
• Must meet Oregon DPSST standards per OARs 259-008-0010(8).

Responsibilities

• Enforce state and county laws and enforce traffic laws.
• Operate emergency response vehicles and use two-way radio under stress.
• Write reports and read legal documents.
• Serve arrest and search warrants and arrest suspects.
• Provide information to public and participate in enforcement activities.

Skills

Court documents handling

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Reedsport Location ONLY

Position enforces the laws of this state and county and provides the residents of the county with full range of law enforcement and related social services on demand, as prescribed by Oregon law, county ordinance, and judicial precedent.

Full-time 40 hour per week position. Includes excellent benefit package, including medical/vision/dental/long-term disability/basic life coverage and County-paid PERS retirement after required waiting periods.

Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.

This is a union position represented by Douglas County Law Enforcement Association.

NOTE: In addition to filling current vacancies, a Hiring List will be established to fill future Patrol Deputy openings. The list will be active until positions are filled. Openings will be offered to applicants dependent upon all qualifiers and testing. There is no guarantee future opportunities will occur.

Essential functions

• 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
• as required, use a firearm and such non-lethal weaponry with a high degree of accuracy
• and operate two-way radio system under normal and stressful conditions
• Requires regular and consistent attendance

Marginal functions

• 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 (marijuana eradication, DUII task force, etc.)
• perform support functions for other agencies on a routine and emergency basis
• respond to nuisance complaints involving noise or animals
• provide information to public on miscellaneous topics
• process found property
• search for missing persons
• and mediate neighborhood disputes

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age by the time of certification
• Must be a United States citizen or be one within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate of high school equivalency.
• Must have an acceptable driving record and the ability to obtain a valid driver's license. Applicants for this position must meet the requirements of the County's Driving Policy. Must be free from convictions of crime other than minor traffic violations.
• Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation.
• Must pass an extensive post-offer pre-employment physical assessment and psychological evaluation. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Must successfully pass a post offer pre- employment drug test.
• Must be willing to be fingerprinted and have fingerprints filed with the State.
• Visual and Hearing Acuity: Must meet the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements as detailed in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 259-008-0010(8), https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action?selectedDivision=822
• Must be able to be certified 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