Patrol Deputy

Summary
A Patrol Deputy is a sworn police officer as defined by ORS and the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.   

Distinguishing Characteristics
A Patrol Deputy works under the direct supervision of the Patrol Sergeant and the Sheriff.  Employees serve a twelve (12) month probationary period when first hired and/or when promoted to a new position.  Continuation of employment will be dependent on the conduct of the appointee and his/her fitness for the performance of the duties to which assigned, as indicated by the quality of his/her work and by reports and recommendations of his/her supervising officers.  If, during that period, the appointee proves unfit, he/she may be dismissed from the service by the Sheriff.  This position may be assigned to work out of any of the department’s sheriff stations/locations.  Deputies must be willing to work 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 rules and regulations, policy and procedures and achievement of results consistent with goals and objectives.  Must be free from the conviction of a crime other than a minor traffic violation.  Dishonorable or undesirable discharge from the military is cause for disqualification.  Requires comprehensive background check.  Must be at least 21 years old. NOTICE:  As a condition of employment or continued employment for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, applicants and employees must meet and maintain the work performance standards set forth in this Position Description and possess the following skills, certifications, education and other requirements as herein set forth as well as those other requirements specified in the Sheriff’s Policy and Procedures Manual, the Jefferson County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and any other applicable collective bargaining agreement.

• 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.
• Patrols roads, highways and business areas in assigned area, in the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws; responds to a variety of misdemeanor and felony reports.
• Investigates automobile accidents and crimes and makes reports; administers first-aid as needed; conducts investigations and interrogations, identify, collect, process evidence, take photographs, and take statements of offenders.
• Trains other employees in specific areas of expertise.  Familiarize new employees in departmental policies and procedures, the geographical and cultural characteristics of the assigned area, and in general methods to use in various situations.
• To be ready at all times to answer calls, render assistance to the public and obey the orders of his/her supervisors.
• Protect the rights of those persons with whom there is contact, as provided in the Constitution of the United States and the laws of the State of Oregon and the County.
• Accountable for the good order of his/her assigned duty area and shall keep such regular hours as may be prescribed by his/her supervisor.
• Unless otherwise directed, he/she shall be present at his/her assigned duty area, punctually at the specified time and place; properly uniformed and equipped.
• Pay careful attention to dispatches and to orders and instructions issued by his/her supervisor.
• Investigate all traffic accidents that are assigned to him/her and shall initially investigate as assigned or report all crimes that occur in his/her area.
• Interviews complainants or informants.
• Secure names, address and such other information that is necessary to complete required police reports.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the County, including the routes of bus lines, the location of streets, public buildings and points of interest, courts, transportation offices and depots, highways and boundaries thereof and the County; the boundaries of and location of City, County and State institutions, as will enable him/her to render intelligent and helpful information and assistance.
• He/She shall, while working his/her assigned area, report leaking pipes, gas mains, sewers, street lights out, power lines down, traffic lights or signs in need of repair.
• Observe anything likely to prove dangerous or a public nuisance or inconvenience to the public; he/she shall remedy it if possible or report it without delay.
• Report, immediately, dangerous condition of streets, sidewalks or other county property.
• All such conditions shall be called to the attention of the department orally and on a written memo.
• He/she shall not conceal himself, except when so assigned for investigative purposes.
• He/she shall be constantly alert, and keep vigilant watch for fires and offenses against persons, property and the public peace.
• He/she shall at all times, when in uniform, keep his/her badge and name plate in sight and give his/her name and identification number in a respectful manner when requested.
• Posses excellent verbal, written and arithmetic skills necessary to effectively and efficiently complete required report writing and deliver accurate testimony in a cogent fashion
• At all times while on duty, he/she shall have in his/her possession his/her Identification card and his/her valid Oregon driver’s license.
• Meet Performance Measures established by the Sheriff.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communicative skills and work within and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with other Sheriff Department employees.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

Knowledge and Skills
Must have a working knowledge of all laws and ordinances relating to criminal acts.  Must have a working knowledge of all laws of the State of Oregon and Jefferson County.  Must possess excellent verbal, written and arithmetic skills.   

Abilities
Must be able to use computer workstation to write various reports and letters.  Must be able to use a variety of modern electronic equipment, including lap top or portable computers, handheld gps, digital cameras, e-mail and voice mail.  Must be familiar with and able to use a variety of specialty software including Sheriff department proprietary report writing software, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.  Must have the ability to 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.  Must 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 normal duty station.  Training will require out of town (and County) travel and overnight(s) stays. 

Physical Abilities
Must be 21 years old. Requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to operate sheriff equipment, weapons and apparatus; visual acuity necessary for performing necessary tasks including normal color discrimination, ambulatory ability to walk at work; ability to subdue resistive or combative individual.  Requires 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, and other abilities as prescribed by the Board of Public Safety Standards and Training.  Must be free of any physical, emotional or mental condition that may affect job performance. This position requires a post offer physical capacity test

Education and Experience
Minimum of a High School Diploma (Associate or Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice or similar discipline preferred) and demonstrate considerable reasoning skill.

License and Certificates
A valid Oregon driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Must possess or be able to acquire, within 12 months of initial appointment, a Basic DPSST certification. If you are not a certified police officer, in good standing for the state of Oregon, you will need to go to the National Testing Network (NTN) https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/index.cfm  and take the LE- Frontline National Test and the ORPAT.  For the ORPAT you will need a time of five minutes and thirty seconds or less.  We will accept ORPAT and testing scores from NTN or Post that were done with other agencies, if the testing was completed within the last year.  You will need to provide us copies of those scores.


Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors.  Work will be physical in nature and require the ability to walk, climb, run and carry or move inanimate objects up to 60 pounds.

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

If you have any questions, you can email Lt. Jason Evan at jevandeputy@jcso.jeffersoncountyor.gov or call 541-475-6520.

Salary : $66,696 - $94,716