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DESCHUTES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
63333 W. HWY 20
BEND, OREGON 97703
(541)388-6655
http://www.sheriff.deschutes.org/
Updated: June 18, 2024
Deadline to Submit Employment Applications: July 31, 2024
REACT Test Scores Accepted until August 18, 2024
Job Classification: Entry Corrections Deputy Sheriff
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting for the position of Corrections Deputy to fill current vacancies and establish a hiring pool for future positions. To be considered for this process, applicants must:
1. Submit a completed application to Deschutes County Human Resources by July 31, 2024, through the online application via https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/deschutes
2. Complete the National Testing Network REACT test within the past 12 months.
The components to expect during our selection process:
- Application submission to Deschutes County.
- Successful completion of the National Testing Network REACT test.
- Application pre-screening review and selection by Deschutes County.
- Criminal Background Check.
- Interview(s).
- Statement of Personal History Background Investigation.
- Successful completion of Fitness Evaluation (administered by Deschutes County).
- Sheriff/Captain Interview.
- Conditional Job Offer.
- Medical Evaluation / Psychological Evaluation.
- Formal Job Offer.
- Successful REACT test scores must be completed and submitted by August 18, 2024, to be considered for this recruitment opportunity.
Salary Information:
$5,960.84 to $8,408.24 / Month (7 total pay steps – employment begins at step 1 for entry-level)
· 6% and 11% awarded for Certification Pay when eligible
· 3% Wellness Incentive Pay when eligible
· Bilingual Incentive Pay, when eligible
Benefits Information for all employees:
*Deschutes County offers a comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability.
*Deschutes Onsite Clinic and Pharmacy available to county-benefited employees and dependents
*All uniforms and equipment provided, including dry cleaning
*Paid vacation and sick time
*Ability to accrue up to 50 hours in compensatory time
*Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
To learn more about Deschutes County’s generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click Employee Resources, Benefits.
Contact Information:
Deschutes County Human Resources: [email protected]
Department Overview: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office employs over 280 members and over 300+ Volunteers. Through working together, we support the values and mission of the Sheriff’s Office: “Proudly Serving our Community by Delivering Superior Public Safety and Service.” DCSO has three divisions: Patrol, Corrections, and Investigations. Specialized units include Canine, Sheriff’s Office SWAT, Community Action Target Team (CATT), School Resource Deputy (SRD), Street Crimes, Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE), Search and Rescue/Special Services (marine, snowmobile, and ATV patrol) and Training.
Area Information: Located in beautiful Central Oregon, Deschutes County has an approximate population of over 200,000 and a geographical area of 3,055 sq. miles, encompassing the very best Oregon has to offer in recreational activities, from mountains, lakes, rivers, hiking trails, camping, golfing, and a rich and diverse community life. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office provides service to the unincorporated areas of Bend and Redmond and services the cities of Terrebonne, Sisters, and LaPine.
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Job Requirements
Age: 21
US Citizen: Yes. Per Oregon law, an applicant must be able to obtain US Citizenship within 12 months of employment. To meet this requirement as a condition of hire, an applicant must demonstrate that he/she can obtain citizenship within the required timeframe.
High School Grad/GED: Must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Development (GED) high school equivalency certificate.
Valid OREGON State Driver’s License: Ability to obtain a valid Oregon State driver’s license. Must also possess a current driver’s license in the applicant’s state and an acceptable driving history.
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes. Deschutes County also offers bilingual incentive pay.
Vision: DPSST requirement of at least 20/30 corrected vision when tested using both eyes together. Must also be able to distinguish color vision as determined by DPSST (OAR -0070).
College: Two years of college-level coursework at an accredited institution of higher learning in a related field is preferred.
Academy Certification: Be certified or be able to obtain certification by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training – DPSST Minimum Standards of Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer as noted by DPSST; www.oregon.gov/DPSST (OAR ).
Prior Experience: Preferred, but not required.
Hiring Process: Candidates must pass all written, physical, oral, background, medical, and psychological examinations.
Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:
Any felony conviction.
Driving Disqualifiers:
Repeated offenses, which indicate disrespect for the law. DUII arrest within the past ten years.
Drug Use Disqualifiers:
Illegal manufacture, transport, or sale of a controlled substance. Repetitive, recent, or continual drug use.
Employment Disqualifiers:
Discharge from employment or disciplinary issues related to poor performance, negative co-worker interaction, attendance, policy violations or inability to adjust to corrective discipline.
Additional Disqualifiers:
· Negative outcome of Military separation review.
· Decertification as a police officer in any state.
· Any crime of violence, including domestic violence.
· Respondent named in a Restraining Order.
· Dishonesty
· Conviction of theft.
· Failure to follow directions.
Additional Requirements: Deputy Sheriffs are required to reside in Deschutes County or have a minimum response time of 60 minutes to the main Sheriff’s Office in Bend.