Job Information

TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
5995 LONG PRAIRIE ROAD
TILLAMOOK, OREGON 97141

http://www.co.tillamook.or.us

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Updated: January 05, 2023

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:

Take the FrontLine National exam through the National Testing Network (nationaltestingnetwork.com),
Email proof of the passing FrontLine National score to the Tillamook County Human Resources at tcsor@tillamook.or.us
Take the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) through the National Testing Network,
Have a passing ORPAT score of under 6 minutes,
Email proof of the passing ORPAT score to the Tillamook County Human Resources at tcsor@tillamook.or.us
Scores from other agencies, submitted on their letterhead and within the last 6 months, may be used in place of National Testing Network testing if the scores meet our testing requirements. Email proof to the Tillamook County Human Resources at tcsor@co.tillamook.or.us

Failure to follow these steps will make you ineligible to move forward in the recruitment process.

Salary Information: $25.26 - $32.97 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 $564 annual equipment allowance. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.

Tillamook County employees participate in the Tillamook County Retirement Plan with the County paying their 7%, which earns an 8% annual interest. Employees can also contribute up to 10% of their monthly salary.

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 3%, Advanced is 6%. 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

Job Requirements

Age:
21

Citizenship Required:
yes

High School Grad / GED:
yes

Driver's License:
yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes.

Vision:
Pass a physical and psychological examination by a licensed physician

SUMMARY:
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

Engage in traditional law enforcement patrol duties including, but not limited to: Patrol State, County, and forest roads and highways, waterways, business and residential areas, campgrounds, recreation areas, trails, boat launches, marinas, and waterways in the enforcement of traffic and criminal law, water safety laws and regulations. Conduct security checks; issue citations; serve warrants of arrest, summons and civil process papers. Ability to testify credibly as a witness in court and administrative proceedings.
Respond to and investigate to persons engaged in criminal conduct. Respond to law enforcement needs including traffic and boating accidents, crimes, and complaints, and issue related citations or make appropriate arrests. Conduct investigations; gather statements of offenders and witnesses. Arrest and book suspects. Receive evidence which includes fingerprints, photos, etc., and assure chain of control.
Transport suspects, prisoners and persons to various locations by motor vehicle. Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Respond to and assist in a variety of public safety emergencies. Assist in search and rescue operations.
Prepare reports and maintain accurate records necessary for efficient investigations, crime prevention, prosecution and office procedures.

Other Functions

Maintain, clean and service police equipment, vehicles, and boats.

Represent the Sheriff’s Office to the public and at meetings, answer questions, educate the public, interpret laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.

Serve as training officer to new reserve officers. Prepare and conduct training.

Other duties may be assigned.

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: Able 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:

Must be a U.S. citizen;
At least 21 years of age;
No convictions by any state or federal government of a crime punishable by imprisonment in state or federal prison;
Good moral character as determined through background investigation;
Pass a physical examination by a licensed physician and/or psychologist;
Possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate;
Driving record must be free of convictions for hazardous moving violations within the previous three years;
Possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver license;
Must pass the POST (Police Officer Selection Test); and
Within one year of employment, must possess a basic police certification from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). Failure to obtain valid certification is grounds for separation of employment for not meeting an essential qualification.

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!

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