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TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 5995 LONG PRAIRIE ROAD TILLAMOOK, OREGON 97141 http://www.co.tillamook.or.us
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Updated: February 09, 2026
Position Title: Criminal Deputy
The Tillamook County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for a Criminal Deputy! All candidates must take the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com). This position will remain opened until filled.
PLEASE NOTE: Before applying all candidates must:
Failure to follow these steps will make you ineligible to move forward in the recruitment process.
Salary Information: $29.6 - $38.67 per hour
Benefit Information: Tillamook County provides an excellent health coverage plan for employee and eligible dependents, including medical, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance (basic, AD&D, and statutory), and long term disability. Also available are the following voluntary benefits: Flexible Spending accounts, deferred compensation accounts, supplemental life plans, and AFLAC products.
Tillamook County pays 100% of the medical premium. Tillamook County provides all uniforms and $750 annual equipment allowance. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.
Tillamook County employees participate in the Oregon PERS retirement plan. Tillamook County contributes the 6% pick up.
VEBA account with County contribution.
Paid vacation and sick time with the ability to accrue up to 40 hours in compensatory time. Employees earn 8 hours of holiday time off each month.
Eligible employees may receive incentive pay for special assignments such as: Detective earns 5% above base pay, Search and Rescue Lead Coordinator earns 5% above base pay, and Bi-lingual earns 5% above base pay, and Corporal earns 5% above base pay. DPSST Certification pay: Intermediate is 4%, Advanced is 7%. FTEP trainers earn 5% above base for hours worked performing the role.
Department Overview: The Tillamook County Corrections Facility is for adult inmates. The facility is responsible for carrying out the duties imposed and mandated by the Sheriff, as well as maintaining correctional operations at levels that meet or exceed the highest state and Federal standards. Community safety and providing for the health and well-being of those in our charge are our top priorities.
Area Information: Tillamook County was organized in 1853. Located on the north Oregon coast, it has a population of 25,250. Tillamook is the home of world famous Tillamook cheese, and the dairy industry is a major player in the local economy. Other major industries include forest products, fishing and tourism. Tillamook County is comprised of 75 miles of scenic coastline, four bays and five major rivers surrounded by the majestic Coast Range. Tillamook, the County seat, is located only 75 miles from the cultural and entertainment amenities of Portland. Tillamook County has a workforce of approximately 275 employees represented by two bargaining units.
Population: 25,250
Age:21Citizenship Required:yesHigh School Grad / GED:yesDriver's License:yesAbility to Read/Speak English:Yes. Vision:Pass a physical and psychological examination by a licensed physicianSUMMARY:This classification performs law enforcement duties to ensure protection of life, property, and civil rights of citizens by investigation of crimes, complaints, and other matters that relate to public welfare; investigates traffic accidents and boating accidents; and maintains appropriate record keeping. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:(Duties assigned to this position are not all inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.) Essential Functions
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of Federal, State and County rules, regulations, and ordinances that govern law enforcement activities; considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices of modern law enforcement in areas of crime prevention, criminal investigation, identification and apprehension, civil rights, laws of search and seizure, rules of evidence and the care, control, custody and transportation of prisoners; considerable knowledge of general procedure used in court system and of the nature of legal evidence; considerable knowledge of boating laws; considerable knowledge of federal timber lands and laws relating to timber harvest. Skills: Skill in meeting and dealing with a wide variety of people; use of firearms, vehicles, communication equipment and other departmental equipment; report writing and statistical data compilation; interviewing and listening; automated equipment and systems. Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; analyze law enforcement problems in the area of assignment to enforce laws and to think and act quickly, calmly, and efficiently in emergency and other conflict situations; prepare reports and collect evidence; educate the public; coordinate search and rescue efforts, read maps; remain calm and use good judgement during confrontational or high-pressure situations; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques and make decisions independently in accordance with established policy and procedures and use initiative and judgement in completing tasks and responsibilities; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, judges, district attorney, attorneys, other law enforcement agencies, federal, state and local agencies, public agencies, community organizations, physicians, schools, correctional facility adults in custody, advisory committees, forestry boards and the public. As an essential function of the position, employee must adhere to a code of conduct and ethics as established by the County, DPSST and rules of Oregon law with the ability to maintain the status of honesty, non-discriminatory behavior, and credibility in all matters including legal proceedings.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE::To promote enforcement of the law by improving competence of police officers, parole and probation officers and corrections officers, the Board on Police Standards and Training establishes 1) training standards for physical, emotional, intellectual and moral fitness, and 2) reasonable minimum training for all levels of career development, basic through advances certifications. Furthermore, all appropriate employees are required to participate in mandatory department training in areas of new law updates, physical fitness and firearms. Minimum standards for employment as a law enforcement officer, as well as experience and training requirements for certification levels, are established in the Board of Public Safety Standards and Training Act, ORS 181.610-690, and reprinted in the Board of Public Safety Standards and Training Policy and Procedures Manual. Minimum standards are:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This classification works under the direction of a Sergeant. Recurring routine assignments are independently performed by employee on basis of past experience. The employee receives general instructions regarding the scope and approach to projects or assignments, but procedures and problem resolution are left to employee discretion and interpretation. Employee estimates and manages time efficiently. Work is reviewed periodically to ensure determinations and decisions made are in compliance with Department policy and procedures. Work is performed within established Sheriff’s Office policy, procedure and directives; Federal, State and County statutes, rules regulations, and ordinances; DPSST reference manuals; State Marine Board reference manual; court guidelines; equipment reference manuals; and accepted procedures within law enforcement profession. Deputy has to remain current on guidelines and uses considerable judgement in interpreting laws and guidelines and determining which laws to enforce, then follows procedures and laws closely due to nature of work.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is primarily performed in a field environment with physical demands of bending, climbing, hearing alarms and voice conversations, keyboarding, kneeling, lifting up to 100 pounds, pulling, pushing, reaching, running, sitting, standing, stooping and walking rough terrain. Work is performed in an environment that involves risks and discomforts and sometimes adverse weather conditions requiring safety precautions. Employees share common exposure to communicable diseases. A considerable amount of driving is required.SELECTION PROCESS:Following the closing date of this recruitment, you will hear from us by email. If you are selected as a candidate for testing and/or an interview, we will contact you to arrange a date and time. We want to ensure that we hire the best possible staff for our County Team because we believe that the right people are our most valuable asset!
