What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enforcement Deputy - Lateral position at COLUMBIA COUNTY?
Announcement# 2026-014
Closing Date: Open until Filled
Salary Range: $5,249 - $7,691 per month, plus additional pay for DPSST certification.
The ENFORCEMENT DEPUTY-LATERAL position is full-time, 40 hours (plus regular required overtime) on a rotating shift basis (day/swing/night), Civil Service, and Union Represented.
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is looking for experienced Enforcement Deputies to be a part of the team dedicated to solving community problems, the reduction of crime, and the preservation of laws, ordinances and the constitutional rights of all people within our jurisdiction.
** YOU MUST BE A CURRENTLY CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL TO APPLY **
DUTIES: Conduct law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation activities relating to criminal law enforcement in the County.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to a high school diploma. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training, which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for the above requirements.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Equivalent to a two-year degree in law enforcement preferred. Preference for those with prior law enforcement training. Team player willing to work collaboratively toward shared goals and be open to diverse ideas and perspectives. Receive constructive feedback in a positive manner.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possession of, or the ability to obtain within one year of employment, Police Certification from the Department of Police Standards and Training (DPSST). Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months of appointment, LEDS certification. Possession of, or ability to obtain within three months of employment, a current first aid/CPR card. Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the county's liability policy.
Candidates must meet and maintain all hiring and certification requirements as mandated by Oregon DPSST.
Potential candidates must also complete the REACT test and the ORPAT test through National Testing Network (NTN) at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com or directly through the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.
The REACT test also includes a physical testing component but, in Oregon, candidates must complete the specific
ORPAT physical test in order to be accepted by the DPSST academy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY: Working knowledge of state and county criminal, traffic, civil, juvenile, fish and game, and marine laws; police methods and procedures; laws governing arrest, search and seizure, and the criminal justice system including courtroom testimony; and of police investigative procedures and techniques.
Skill in general business software and Microsoft Office products. Skill to properly utilize equipment and techniques including firearms and restraining devices; and to conduct investigations, collect, evaluate, and analyze facts and draw correct conclusions.
Ability to:
- Express ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing. Use sound judgment.
- Adapt to change or new situations and openly acknowledge and work through conflict. Accept responsibility and be able to work well with ambiguity.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Act in such a manner as to maintain the confidentiality of the records and issues and other matters that may be encountered.
- Develop and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, county officials, and the general public.
- Enforce all laws, regulations, ordinances, and standards consistently to ensure compliance and to protect the public's health and safety.
- Efficiently and effectively operate equipment used in the performance of assigned duties, including under adverse conditions.
- Act effectively in emergency situations.
- Effectively control suspects in all situations, including physically restraining unruly suspects.
- Prepare and complete accurate reports.
- Work with Canine Officers and their handlers.
SPECIAL NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to pass a pre-employment background, psychological, medical and drug screen. Must be at least 21 years of age. Successfully pass a handgun qualification course two-four times per year or as dictated by the Sheriff.
Join our team - Columbia County online application must be completed - Apply today!
www.ColumbiaCountyOR.gov
Salary : $5,249 - $7,691