Description

You must be willing to work the day shift, swing shift, or graveyard assignments, including weekends and holidays. While work is generally routine, it may be performed in stressful situations. Activities are reviewed for adequacy of judgment, compliance with laws, regulations, policy/procedures, and achievement of results consistent with goals and objectives.

• Paid vacation and sick leave that start accruing your first month
• PERS retirement plan (employee/employer contribution rates vary)
• Work in beautiful central Oregon
• The County is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Essential Duties

• Provide law enforcement, boating safety and tourist information on and adjacent to all major waterways in Jefferson County.
• Issue citations, make arrests, and transport arrestees.
• Investigate boating accidents and preserve crime scenes.
• Interview complainants and informants and write reports.
• Perform search and rescue and administer first aid as necessary.
• Launch and retrieve boats, drive vehicles and boats.
• Maintain vehicles, boats and boat trailers, including all safety equipment.
• Place and retrieve navigational and safety equipment on waterways.

• To preserve the public peace; to protect life and property; to prevent crime; to arrest violators of the law and the proper enforcement of all the laws and ordinances and accomplish that end intelligently and effectively.
• Performs security patrols and law enforcement functions at Jefferson County area school campuses and facilities.
• Works an assigned detail using own judgment in deciding course of action, being expected to provide proper initial response to difficult and emergency situations while requesting assistance from regular patrol officers as required and maintaining communication as necessary with on duty supervisor.
• Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances; preserves evidence. Arrests violators as situation may require. Summons ambulances, other law enforcement and other emergency vehicles to assist with injured persons.
• Primary duty is to preserve peace and safety, investigate minor criminal incidents and assist full-time police officers with more serious criminal incidents.
• Prepares required reports and records, which may include officer's daily log. May participate in the investigation of criminal law violations occurring at or around Jefferson County area schools, assists in obtaining evidence and compiling information; testifying in court, and other related activities regarding these crimes.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills: Must have a working knowledge of federal/state/county criminal laws and ordinances. Must posses excellent verbal, written and arithmetic skills.

As a condition of employment for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, employees must meet and maintain the work performance standards set forth in the job description and possess the skills, certifications, education and other requirements set forth in the Sheriff's Policy and Procedure Manual, the Jefferson County Personnel Policies and Procedure Manual and any other applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Abilities:

• Use a computer workstation to write various reports and letters.
• Drive patrol vehicle.
• Use a variety of modern electronic equipment, including laptop or portable computers, handheld GPS, digital cameras, e-mail, and voice mail.
• Be familiar with and able to use a variety of specialty software including Sheriff Department proprietary report writing software, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Develop skill in the use and care of a variety of firearms and related mechanical and electrical equipment; must have the ability to develop skill in the use and care of Sheriff Department Patrol vehicles.
• Possess and exercise the ability to meet and deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Will be required, on occasion, to attend training and meetings away from the normal duty station. Training will require out-of-town (and County) travel and overnight(s) stays.
  

Physical Abilities:

• Ambulatory ability to walk, climb, run, and carry or move inanimate objects up to 60 pounds
• Subdue resistive or combative individual
• Speech and auditory abilities sufficient to carry on conversations and project voice among large crowds
• Sufficient hand/eye coordination to operate a computer keyboard and recognize words and numbers
• Abilities as prescribed by the Board of Public Safety Standards and Training
• Free of any physical, emotional, or mental condition that may affect job performance

Education and Experience: Must currently be a certified police officer within the State of Oregon and must have worked full-time, for at least one year within the last five years, as a certified police officer. Out-of-state applicants must be able to obtain reciprocity of certification granted by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training as a Law Enforcement Officer. Entry Level applicants must be high school graduates or possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate. College-level coursework is desirable.

Licenses/Certificates/Background:

• Valid Oregon driver's license
• Current Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced DPSST certification as a police officer or ability to obtain basic certification within one year of hire.
• Position requires comprehensive post-offer physical, psychological, criminal, and background check
• Free from the conviction of a crime other than a minor traffic violation
• Honorable discharge from the military
  

Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Much of the shift is spent driving patrol vehicles. Work is physical in nature and requires the ability to de-escalate and/or detain potentially violent and intoxicated individuals.

Probationary Conditions: This position is based on the successful completion of a twelve-month probationary period.

Supplemental Information

Next Review Date: May 12, 2023

• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• VEBA $3,400 Annual
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Oregon PERS Retirement (employer/employee participation varies)
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 457(b) Deferred Comp Plans Available
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
• Discounted Air Ambulance membership available