Deputy - Patrol (Certified/Lateral)

Patrol Deputy Position

Experienced police officers who meet these qualifications may apply:

• Already possess Police Basic Certification by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) or out-of-state equivalent.
• Must also be currently employed as a sworn officer with a minimum of one year of full time employment
• Must pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) and the Police Officer Selection Test (POST)

Pay will be based on years of service. We have excellent benefits!!!

The ability to accrue Vacation, and rollover any unused into the next year.

• 7 months through 12 months (1/2 to 1 year) = 6 workdays (48 hours)
• From 13 through 24 months (1 to 2 years) = 96 hours/year
• From 25 through 60 months (2 to 5 years) = 120 hours/year
• From 61 through 120 months (5 to 10 years) = 144 hours/year
• From 121 through 180 months (10 to 15 years) = 168 hours/year
• From 181 months (15 years +) = 192 hours/year

Sick Leave Eight (8) hours for each month worked

12 Paid Holidays a year.

Outstanding medical, dental, and vision plans to fit your needs.

Company paid PERS retirement.

Additional extras to fit your needs, such as Aflac, Voya, and Valic options.

The patrol deputy position is the Sheriff's Office first line approach to the deterrence, detection and investigation of crimes and the apprehension of criminal suspects.

The patrol deputy position is responsible for the application of modern police practices in the deterrence of crimes in Josephine County. The patrol deputy is expected to take a fair and impartial approach to complaints of citizens and to handle those complaints in a speedy, judicious and fair manner. The patrol deputy will use all resources available to them and be cognizant of all the federal, state and local laws and ordinances affected by the situation. The patrol deputy reports directly to the patrol sergeant.