SUMMARY
The Marine Safety Officer position is a contract position with the Oregon State Marine Board. The Marine Safety Officer will devote their duty time to assisting the Marine Deputy with marine matters. The Marine Safety Officer will assist with all complaints and concerns that deal with navigable and non-navigable bodies of water in Josephine County.
 
NATURE AND SCOPE
The Marine Safety Officer position requires the application and knowledge of boating safety and the operation of numerous types of motorized and non-motorized watercraft. The Marine Safety Officer must be aware of all the bodies of water in Josephine County. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Illustrative Only. Any single position in this classification will not necessarily involve the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed. These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons in this classification.)
 

• The Marine Safety Officer is under the direct supervision of the Lieutenant.

• The Marine Safety Officer must have a thorough knowledge of the bodies of water in Josephine County.

• The Marine Safety Officer is responsible for coordinating the necessary maintenance for assigned equipment.

• When not actually performing duties or utilizing watercraft, the Marine Safety Officer will perform other marine duties including shore patrol by foot.

• The Marine Safety Officer will assist, when applicable, in the removal of water hazards.

• The Marine Safety Officer will assist in the Marine Contract procedures when appropriate.

• The Marine Safety Officer will assist with coordinating the Sheriff's Office Dive Team in their training and mission assignments.

• The Marine Safety Officer shall prepare a weekly report consisting of weekly activities and submit it to the Lieutenant or designee.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred and one to three months related experience and/or training. Specific duty assignments may require additional education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have an Oregon driver’s license. Will be required to obtain and maintain current LEDS Certification.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Those employed in this position are subject to a background investigation including criminal background investigation. Conviction of a crime may disqualify an individual for this position. Must pass and maintain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) security clearance.