Sheriff's Deputy

Klamath Falls, OR

Full Time

Sheriff's Office

Entry Level

Klamath County is located in beautiful southern Oregon and offers everything for outdoor adventurers: hiking, camping, hunting, skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, rafting, golfing and the list goes on! Home to Oregon Institute of Technology and Kingsley Field Air Base, home of the 173^rd Fighter Wing, Klamath County seeks to find candidates who want to make this beautiful area their home and are looking for a position where their contributions are valued and recognized. We offer a generous benefits package which includes:

County contributions to health insurance
County contributions to a retirement plan
Paid life insurance
County Provided Paid Leave Oregon
Paid holidays and more!

General Position Summary

The Corrections Deputy maintains security, manages and supervises inmates in the Klamath County Jail, and other duties as assigned.

The Patrol Deputy enforces and prevents violations of state and local traffic, criminal and civil laws and ordinances in order to protect life and property and provide safety to the community served.

Education, Certification, & Experience

Oregon Driver's License
High School Diploma or GED Certificate
21 years of age
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Basic Certification, which must be obtained within one year after employment. Must possess physical capabilities as demanded by DPSST
First Aid Certificate, required upon DPSST Certification and periodic renewal thereafter
CPR Certification, required upon DPSST certification and periodic renewal thereafter
Ability to be sworn as a Police Officer in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 181.610-181.990
Current or recent experience as a Police Officer, Corrections Officer, or Police Reserve Officer is desirable but not required

Salary and Work Schedule

Corrections Deputy - This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a starting wage range of $25.87 - $34.64 per hour, depending on experience

Patrol Deputy - This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a starting wage range of $26.64 - $35.71 per hour, depending on experience

The normal work schedule is 8.00 hours per day, 5 days a week, 10.00 hours a day, 4 days per week, or12.00 hours per day, 3-4 days per week. Exact schedules are assigned by management and likely to include weekends and holidays.

For a full job description, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

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