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Support Services Specialist - Sheriff's Office

Lincoln County
Newport, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is looking for a dedicated and conscientious person to join the team as a Support Services Specialist. This person will perform a variety of clerical and other technical tasks requiring considerable knowledge of office policies, procedures, and state and federal laws to support law enforcement members, other agencies and the public related to criminal records, crime reporting, concealed handgun licensing, sex offender registration, fingerprinting, alarm permits, identification and key card issuance, civil process, sheriff's auctions, short term rental licensing, and other programs in the Support Services Division as assigned.

$24.30 - $32.66 per hour*

  • Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Lincoln County Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
  • 11% County contribution to 401(k)
  • County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Primary duties for each Support Services Specialist includes a variation of the following duties:

  • Civil Process/Enforcement (Receive notice process, subpoenas, and enforcement actions pursuant to court orders).
  • Review and evaluate court documents for proper legal authority, service or enforcement content, proper attachments, fees, and instructions.
  • Serve subpoenas and other civil/criminal documents.
  • Schedule enforcement activity and conduct sheriff’s sales.
  • Handle redemptions and issues sheriff’s deeds.
  • Record and processes police reports, citations, and other police documents.
  • Perform computer searches and prepares statistical reports.
  • Respond to public records requests.
  • Write reports to document recovered property or to document other action taken relative to a case.
  • Oversee Concealed Handgun Licensing Program.
  • Oversee Short Term Rental Licensing Program.
  • Aids to Evidence Control Specialist.
  • Facilitates Fingerprinting Services.
  • Manages Sex Offender Registration.
  • Oversees Vehicle Impounds

Use Law Enforcement Data Bases and numerous other computer systems:

  • Complete financial transactions.
  • Retain and purge records in accordance with Oregon law and division retention schedule.
  • Participate in community events offsite, presentations, and fingerprinting activities where driving is required.

Perform Filing, Record Keeping And Maintain Supplies

  • Perform Notary Public duties.

Acts as a backup for Support Services Specialist-Corrections.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED

Experience

One-year experience in the criminal justice field.

Substitution Note: Two years of experience using modern computer equipment and software.

CERTS/LICENSES

  • Ability to qualify for LEDS/NCIC certification.
  • Oregon motor vehicle license, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date, and an insurable driving record.

Knowledge of/Ability to:

  • Interpret and apply applicable Federal State and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Lincoln County, OR | Official Website

Sheriff's Office | Lincoln County, OR

Support Services Division | Lincoln County, OR

For more information or to obtain the full job description, please reach out to jobs@co.lincoln.or.us

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Salary : $24 - $33

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