What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff - Lateral Police Services Division position at Lane County?
Lane County Sheriff's Office
Our Mission : To Conserve the Peace
Our Service Priorities : Safety; Courtesy; Professionalism
Our Values : Committed to Justice & Integrity; Sworn to Protect Lane County; Honored to Serve
About the Position
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is looking for DPSST Patrol Certified law enforcement officers who are interested in an exciting opportunity to join our team. THE STEPS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE STREAMLINED FROM OUR USUAL PROCESS.
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office has a strong family oriented culture employing dedicated and highly motivated deputies who provide police services in a beautiful county encompassing 4,700 square miles. This posting is open to currently certified applicants who will have at least two years of law enforcement patrol experience at time of hire.
Additionally, we offer :
- Pay commensurate with experience.
- 80-hour vacation / leave (PTO) bank at hire, additional 80-hour vacation / leave (PTO) bank at one year.
- Take home vehicle.
- DPSST certification pay 3% intermediate, 3% advanced, if qualified.
- Bilingual pay available if qualified after assessment.
- Abbreviated Academy for out of state applicants.
- Longevity incentive 2.5% at ten years, additional 2.5% every fifth year after.
- Other assignment specific incentives available.
Our Benefits :
Generous benefit package includes : three health plan options, two dental plan options, County employee wellness center, retirement package includes PERS / IAP / deferred compensation options; free gym membership, generous paid leave accrual, short term and long term disability.
About the process :
About the Division
The Sheriff's Office, committed to justice and integrity, is sworn to protect and honored to serve the residents and visitors of Lane County.
The Sheriff’s Office provides an array of correctional services including a jail, a community corrections center (work-release), and out-of-custody programs such as community service and an inmate work crew.
Deputies provide patrol of urban, suburban and rural areas, including timberlands, waterways, and coastal dune areas. Police service includes criminal investigation, court security, prisoner transport, process services (criminal and civil).
Schedule : Must be available to work all days and shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required.
Training and Experience (positions in this class typically require) :
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Two years of experience dealing with the public.
An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Licensing Requirements :
Employment for Deputy Sheriff is contingent upon successful completion of :
Physical Abilities Test : The Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) will be administered. Visit
DPSST ORPAT
to review the physical abilities description, preparing for ORPAT, and to view a video of the test.
Written Examination : Assesses memory and understanding of oral / written information; reading comprehension; numerical calculations and written communication skills.
Interview : All eligible candidates will be contacted by phone to schedule a date and time for an interview.
Background Investigation : A thorough background investigation will be conducted including a psychological examination, an evaluation with a psychologist, and a medical examination with a drug screen and TB test .
Lane County Sheriff's Office examples of minimum standards and disqualifying factors
