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DESCHUTES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
63333 W. HWY 20
BEND, OREGON 97703
(541)388-6655
http://www.sheriff.deschutes.org/

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Updated: April 15, 2024

Updated: 03/01/2024

Deadline to Submit Employment Applications: March 24, 2024

REACT Test Scores Accepted until: April 14, 2024

Job Classification: Entry and Lateral Corrections Deputy Sheriff

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is currently recruiting for the position of Corrections Deputy to fill current vacancies and also to establish a hiring pool for future positions. To be considered for this process, applicants must:

1. Submit a completed application to Deschutes County Human Resources by March 24, 2024 through the online application via GovernmentJobs: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/deschutes.

2. Complete the National Testing Network REACT test within the past 12 months.

· Certified Lateral Applicants within Oregon, or Out of State Certified Lateral Applicants that possess a 4 year degree, do not need to complete the REACT test.

3. All applicants will be required to complete and pass the Concept 2 Rower Evaluation prior to receiving a conditional job offer. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will administer the Concept 2 Rowing Evaluation. Testing will be scheduled with those candidates who move forward after the interview panel process.

· The Concept 2 Rowers are an effective tool to assist in achieving high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness. Concept 2 Rowers actively engage both hemispheres of the body (upper and Lower body) and do not place any impact on joints. Please visit https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/training-operations-tod/concept-2-rower-evaluation-and-rowing-workouts to learn more about Concept 2 rowing.

· The evaluation metric will be explained at the time of testing and is based on our agency’s standard and not based on the above link.

Successful REACT test scores must be completed and submitted by April 14, 2024, for consideration in this recruitment opportunity.

Salary Information:

$5,960.84 to $8,408.24 / Month (7 total pay steps – employment begins at step 1 for entry level)

· 6% and 11% awarded for Certification Pay, when eligible

· 3% Wellness Incentive Pay, when eligible

· Bilingual Incentive Pay, when eligible

Benefit Information for all employees:
*Deschutes County offers a comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, life insurance and long term disability.

*Deschutes Onsite Clinic and Pharmacy available to county benefited employees and dependents
*All uniforms and equipment provided, including dry cleaning
*Paid vacation and sick time
*Ability to accrue up to 50 hours in compensatory time
*Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
To learn more about Deschutes County’s generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Resources, Benefits.

Lateral Recruitment Incentives:

· For Oregon Certified applicants, certificate pay begins upon hire date.

· 6% - Intermediate

· 11% - Advanced

· Out of State Certified applicants will receive certificate pay as soon as certification is granted by DPSST.

· 3% Wellness pay begins upon hire date.

· 50 hours Compensatory Bank issued upon hire date.

· Lateral certified applicants with up to 60 months experience begin at pay step 2- $36.10/hr.

· Lateral certified applicants with 61 months or more experience begin at pay step 3- $37.90/hr.

Contact Information:
Deschutes County Human Resources: employment@deschutes.org

Department Overview: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office employs over 280 members, and over 300+ Volunteers. Through working together, we support the values and mission of the Sheriff’s Office “Proudly Serving our Community by Delivering Superior Public Safety and Service.” DCSO has three divisions: Patrol, Corrections, and Investigations. Specialized units include Canine, Sheriff’s Office SWAT, Community Action Target Team (CATT), School Resource Deputy (SRD), Street Crimes, Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE), Search and Rescue/Special Services (marine, snowmobile and ATV patrol) and Training.

Area Information: Located in beautiful Central Oregon, Deschutes County has an approximate population of over 200,000 and a geographical area of 3,055 sq. miles, encompassing the very best Oregon has to offer in recreational activities; from mountains, lakes, rivers, hiking trails, camping, golfing and a rich and diverse community life. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office provides service to the unincorporated areas of Bend and Redmond, and services the cities of Terrebonne, Sisters and LaPine.

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Job Requirements

Age : 21

US Citizen : Yes. Per Oregon law, an applicant must be able to obtain US Citizenship within 12 months of employment. To meet this requirement as a condition of hire, an applicant must demonstrate that he/she can obtain citizenship within the required timeframe.

High School Grad/GED : Must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate of high school equivalency.

Valid OREGON State Driver's License : Ability to obtain a valid Oregon State driver’s license. Must also possess a current driver’s license in the applicant’s state with an acceptable driving history.

Ability to Read/Speak English : Yes. Deschutes County also offers bilingual incentive pay.

Vision : DPSST requirement of at least 20/30 corrected vision when tested using both eyes together. Must also be able to distinguish color vision as determined by DPSST (OAR -0070).

College : Two years of college-level course work at an accredited institution of higher learning in a related field is preferred.

Academy Certification : Be certified or be able to obtain certification by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training – DPSST Minimum Standards of Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer as noted by DPSST; www.oregon.gov/DPSST (OAR ).

Prior Experience : Preferred, but not required.

Hiring Process : Candidates must pass all written, physical, oral, background, medical and psychological examinations.

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors : Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:
Any felony conviction.

Driving Disqualifiers:
Repeated offenses, which indicate disrespect for the law. DUII arrest within the past 10 years.

Drug Use Disqualifiers:
Illegal manufacture, transport or sale of a controlled substance. Repetitive, recent or continual drug use.

Employment Disqualifiers:
Discharge from employment or disciplinary issues related to poor performance, negative co-worker interaction, attendance, policy violations or inability to adjust to corrective discipline.

Additional Disqualifiers:

· Negative outcome of Military separation review.

· Decertification as a police officer in any state.

· Any crime of violence, including domestic violence.

· Respondent named in a Restraining Order.

· Dishonesty

· Conviction of theft.

· Failure to follow directions.

Additional Requirements : Deputy Sheriffs are required to reside in Deschutes County, or have a minimum response time of 60 minutes to the main Sheriff’s Office in Bend.

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