ABOUT THE JOB
This is administrative work in the storage and records maintenance of Sheriff’s Office evidence and property related to a variety of Law Enforcement investigations, the acquisition and disbursement of a variety of supplies, equipment, services, and recovered property including the eventual disposition of evidence according to regulations. This position will also provide administrative support to operations as necessary and as directed by the Administrative Support Supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or possession of the equivalent GED certificate. One year experience in the criminal justice field with considerable experience of a progressively responsible nature in property management and at least one-year experience using a computer; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Must receive certification in the Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) within six months of appointment and possess a valid Oregon driver’s license or a Class C license.Polk County, the Organization:
Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work. We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business. We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual. We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work.
Benefits:
Polk County offers generous employee benefits including, but not limited to:

• Paid training for growth opportunity
• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years
• 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
• 4 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (prorated first year depending on date of hire) 
• PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium 
• Life Insurance - employer paid
• Optional benefits such short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• In addition to the base pay rates, employees may be eligible for a variety of pay incentives to include bilingual, certification, detective, education, and more.

Our Community:
Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley just an hour from the Pacific Coast to the west and an hour from Portland to the north. The population is approximately 87,000 and the area spans about 744 square miles, with two thirds of the western part of the county being forest. National protected areas include the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest.
 
The County is part of the agricultural richness the Willamette Valley has to offer. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with Polk County being one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the “Oregon Wine Country.” Polk County has over 25 wineries alone.
 
Polk County also houses the beautiful liberal arts college, Western Oregon University (WOU), and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University. WOU was an inaugural winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This award recognizes universities and colleges that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and action towards fostering a campus community that celebrates all the many facets of diversity. WOU is one of the most diverse universities in Oregon and has a higher percentage of Latino students in the Oregon University system.Please refer to the Class Specification for the full job description and minimum experience, education and training requirements for this positionSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
** A cover letter is required. If you are a military veteran and want to apply for Veterans' Hiring Preference, you must attach the Veterans' Preference Form (available on our website) and your DD-214/215 and/or disability letter. **
 
** DO NOT ATTACH ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS (transcripts, letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.) They will not be considered at the application stage. You may bring them to the interview if you are selected to interview. **