Clatsop County occupies the northwest corner of Oregon bounded to the north by the Columbia River and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Named for the Clatsop Indians, Clatsop County is rich in history, scenery and opportunity.
DEPUTY SHERIFF - ENFORCEMENT
$5,056.55 TO $6,841.21 PER MONTH
OUR MISSION…
Neighbor to neighbor, serving CLATSOP COUNTY with integrity, honesty and respect.
ABOUT CLATSOP COUNTY
Today Clatsop County is one of nine Home Rule counties in Oregon. Five non-partisan elected Commissioners set policy and appoint a full-time County Manager, who is responsible for daily operations. County services are provided through ten divisions: County Administration (County Manager), Assessment and Taxation, Budget and Finance, Community Development, County Clerk, Juvenile, Public Health, Public Works, and the District Attorney, and Sheriff’s Offices. The county also administers a road district, a rural law enforcement district, and a local sewer district. The Facilities Department reports to the county administration division.
THE POSITION
Under supervision of the Lieutenant, this position’s duties include performing assigned patrol law enforcement work necessary to maintain public peace and order, to protect life and property, to prevent crime, to apprehend suspected violators of the law, and otherwise to ensure the enforcement of state laws and county ordinances under jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Office. Qualified applicants will be held in a pool to fill future enforcement deputy opportunities anticipated over the next six to twelve months.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 21 years of age, a United States citizen.
• Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license.
• High school diploma or demonstrate successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test.
• Must meet DPSST “Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer” OAR 259-008-0010.
• Must pass entry-level pre-employment examination, comprehensive background investigation (including credit check), Oregon Physical Ability Test (ORPAT), drug screen and psychological evaluation prior to appointment.
• Must not have been convicted of any felonies nor any law involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic, or dangerous drug, nor any law involving dishonesty or moral turpitude as identified in Oregon Administrative Rules 259-008-0070.
• Possess Basic Police Certification or able to obtain within one year of original appointment. Maintain Police Certification.

REQUESTED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous college-level training or experience in law enforcement.
• Knowledge of the county area.
• Previous training related to police equipment and/or operations, e.g. first aid, CPR, hazardous materials, firearms training, LEDS general level certification, etc.
• Bilingual English/Spanish

TO APPLY
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Clatsop County is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity. This posting is open until 5/30/2024.
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For more information, applicants should review the detailed job description for information on essential functions and requirements.
Job Description: Deputy Sheriff - Enforcement
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.
Prior to hiring, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background exam, and pre-employment drug screen and must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.
Clatsop County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Clatsop County is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all
employees in all matters of employment (such as hiring, promotion, transfer, training, layoff, compensation,
fringe benefits and termination) regardless of ethnicity/race, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability,
veteran status, or any other status protected by law.