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MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
100 HIGH STREET NE
SALEM, OREGON 97301
(503)589-3241
http://www.co.marion.or.us/SO/

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Updated: September 08, 2025

Job Classification: Deputy Sheriff - Community Corrections - Trainee & Certified

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is building an ongoing eligibility list for current and future Deputy Sheriff positions in community corrections.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking both trainee and certified applicants to join our Community Corrections team as a Deputy Sheriff. Often referred to as Parole and Probation, the Community Corrections Division serves a diverse clientele through the delivery of a wide array of services while embracing Evidence Based Practices and Community Policing as our guiding philosophies. We believe every employee at the Sheriff’s Office plays a critical role in public safety and service to the community. Deputy Sheriff’s with Community Corrections provide supervision to clients as they work collaboratively to assist them with the successful reentry into the community. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be service oriented, and be willing to work in a team environment. We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Salary Range: $30.99 - $48.74 Hourly

The position is represented by the Federation of Oregon Parole and Probation Officers. In addition to the salary range listed above, Deputy Sheriff’s with the Sheriff’s Office receive a generous benefit package including;

Medical and dental insurance
PERS & OPSRP retirement
Paid vacation and sick leave
13 paid holidays per year
Bi-lingual incentive
Basic life and long-term disability insurance

THREE STEPS TO MOVE FORWARD

Applicants must complete ONE of the following academic proficiencies:

Recent (within the past twelve months) FrontLine test or REACT test with National Testing Network (NTN).
Possess a four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited, degree-granting college or university recognized by the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization under the provisions of ORS 348-604; OR
Successfully completed training resulting in the award of Basic Parole and Probation certification from Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).

Applicants must complete ONE of the following physical proficiencies:

Recent (within the past twelve months) Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) completed time from an Oregon Law Enforcement organization or authorized testing agency (NTN).
Recent (within the past twelve months) Physical Abilities Test (PAT) completed time from a Military or Law Enforcement related source.
Successfully completed training resulting in the award of Basic Parole and Probation certification from Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).

Applicants must complete the NEOGOV (Marion County Sheriff's Office) application.

To learn more about this job classification at Marion County visit the links below:

Deputy Sheriff Trainee Parole and Probation

Deputy Sheriff Parole and Probation Advanced

Job Requirements

Age:
21

Citizenship Required:
Lawfully work in US

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Supervision:
Received: Works under the general supervision of a supervisor who reviews and evaluates work for adherence to professional standards through conferences and analysis of work produced.
Exercised: Supervision of employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification; may provide leadership to case aides, interns and volunteers as required.

Typical Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Manages clients utilizing available services and sanctions; takes a lead role in conferring with others familiar with facts relating to individual cases.
Conducts personal interviews with clients and families to ascertain risk/need/responsivity issues of the client; develops case plans with clients; maintains chronological case histories; confers with spouses, families, employers, and other service agencies relative to client needs; conducts interviews and investigations of clients on probation, parole, or post-prison supervision.
Performs pre-sentence investigations and/or special investigations for the court and makes recommendations; appears in court as required.
Confers with supervisors, other social welfare agencies, schools, churches, public health agencies, law enforcement agencies, and others relative to individual cases in outlining treatment and care programs.
Prepares written reports and maintains Corrections Information System (CIS) records necessary to the effective operation of the program.
Provides coaching and training to Deputy Trainee employees and/or to support staff.
May have contact with aggressive clients or volatile situations. Will be required to respond to emergency situations and interact to diffuse aggressive behavior utilizing corrections techniques and established disciplinary controls.

Independently makes sanctioning and arrest decisions on parole and probation clients.

Requirements:
Minimum requirements for both levels:

Must meet the following State Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements:

United States Citizen within one year of employment
At least 21 years of age at the time of employment
Declared by a physician as able to perform the physical duties required by the occupation
Of good moral fitness, without legal conduct involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, and conviction of drug and/or sex crimes.
Information regarding the minimum qualifications for Oregon law enforcement officers is available in section 259-088-0010 of the Oregon Administrative Rules.

Must meet the following Marion County requirements:

Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
Selected applicants will be required to complete pre-employment questionnaires as part of the screening process.
Possess knowledge of and experience using a computer keyboard and PC equipment.
Final candidates will be subject to a personal background investigation including, but not limited to, employment, criminal and driving histories.
Final candidates selected for this position will be required to participate in a panel interview, a psychological test, and medical examination.
This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
Ability to hold, aim, and discharge firearm with sufficient accuracy to maintain minimum department qualifications.
Complete Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) within first year of employment.
This position normally works Monday - Friday, Day Shift, with flexibility for evening or weekend work, according to departmental needs.

Additional Requirements:
For Trainee Level:

Graduation from a four (4) year college or university; OR any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position; AND
Must obtain a Basic Parole and Probation certification from the Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training (DPSST) within 1 year of hire.

For Certified Level:

One year experience in professional case work; AND graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in corrections, behavioral sciences, or related field; OR any satisfactory equivalent combination of adult or juvenile parole and probation experience, education and training; AND
Possess a Basic Parole and Probation certification from the Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training (DPSST); OR, if in possession of an out-of-state Corrections certification, must attend and pass the DPSST Basic Parole and Probation Academy within 12 months of hire.

Background Check:
Finalists for this position will be subject to an extensive background investigation. Some issues that might cause an applicant to be withheld from further consideration include, but are not limited to the following:

A FELONY conviction under state or federal law, or MISDEMEANOR conviction relating to domestic violence; sex crimes; crimes against persons; unlawful use, manufacture, sale or possession of a controlled substance; weapons offenses; menacing; or any other crime that would preclude applicant from obtaining or maintaining DPSST certification.
Any false, fraudulent or misleading statement provided during the application or hiring process, whether made by the applicant or by others at the applicant’s request, may result in rejection of application, denial of employment, or dismissal from county service. Some instances may also result in prosecution for a crime.
Any military discharge with a characterization other than honorable may require additional documentation. Marion County may request written authorization to request official military records from the appropriate branch of service to make a determination regarding fitness for employment.

Behavioral Expectations:
Provides backup and support to co-workers; establishes and maintains professional and effective working relationships with customers, co-workers and other agencies; maintains punctual and regular attendance; complies with office and county policies, procedures and regulations; participates fully as a member of a team; participates fully as support to a service area or areas; participates in employee training and orientation; provides training to co-workers as requested; performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor; wears personal protective equipment when performing job tasks that increase risk of exposure to blood or body fluids.

Physical Requirements:
Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of duties; maintains a current Oregon driver’s license and an acceptable driving record; sees close and distant objects within normal parameters and uses peripheral vision; sees at night and under dark or low light settings; demonstrates sufficient depth perception; differentiates between colors; uses olfactory senses; hears within normal range; speaks clearly; uses a loud voice to shout; sits, walks, stands and moves around in the work area for extended periods of time; climbs stairs and/or inclines repeatedly; bends, stoops, crawls and kneels; kicks doors open; engages in repetitive motion of feet and legs for extended periods of time (bike patrol); lifts and carries up to 50 lbs; pulls and pushes up to 100 lbs; pushes doors open using shoulder; reaches for and lifts 10 lb objects; turns neck and twists body 90º in either direction; uses chemical agents to quell disturbances/ riots; works in a wide range of indoor and outdoor temperature conditions; writes legibly; grasps, handles and manipulates objects with hands; implements finger dexterity to manipulate objects; holds, aims and discharges firearms with sufficient accuracy to maintain minimum department qualifications; works flexible hours during the day and week; works day, afternoon, evening and night shift; meets the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST); and successfully completes all phases of the Oregon Physical Ability Test at hire.

Additional Disqualifiers:
Failure to read and follow directions.

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