Deputy Sheriff, Recruit (Entry-Level)
Job ID: 107521
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary:Regular
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:
• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust
By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.
https://www.clackamas.us/countyadmin/spirit
Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on September 3, 2024.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay: $74,962.87
Hourly Pay: $36.039842
After approximately one year of employment, successful completion of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Academy and the CCSO Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) Deputy Sheriff, Recruit employees are moved to the Deputy Sheriff ($36.33 - $46.52 per hour) classification.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:
• 11.7 hours of vacation accrual per month
• New! Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year
Other Benefits:
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
• Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• Employer paid 4% Deferred Compensation
• Employer Paid 3.5% to Medical Trust
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
This is a full time County position represented by the Peace Officers Association.
https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/3a5801ae-441f-4d8d-8289-1babae4ac1bf
http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is seeking highly motivated, self-directed candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills for Deputy Sheriff, Recruit.
Applicants must take the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) and have the results sent to Clackamas County.
Complete the Frontline written/video exam and transfer their scores to Clackamas County OR upload a transcript if they have a Bachelor's level degree or higher by the close date of the recruitment on September 3, 2024.
Testing is available through the National Testing Network (NTN) and can be completed online at home as well as several locations in and out of the state. Click https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=1#viewresults to schedule Frontline testing (or transfer a score). The passing score for Frontline is 65 for each section, including video, reading and writing sections.
Testing is required by SEPTEMBER 3, 2024, please closely review the OTHER INFORMATION section for detailed requirements and information as our recruitment process has changed.
For those who possess a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must upload your transcript in the "Attachments" section of this application. Transcripts must include degree awarded and be uploaded by date of application, transcripts will not be accepted after the close date of September 3, 2024. If you do not have your transcripts, you must complete the required testing detailed above.
Learn more about the work of a Deputy Sheriff at https://youtu.be/VVEYuD2hevQ
Applicants MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE by the date of employment.
Visa Sponsorship: Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a SWORN position that requires a complete Statement of Personal History (SPH).
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position they are applying for will need to submit the SPH. The SPH is due 10 calendar days AFTER you have been notified that you have passed the minimum qualification screening. This notification will take place AFTER the recruitment has closed.
Applicants will receive instructions from the Department of Human Resources or the Sheriff's Office on how to login to the electronic SPH.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Must be 21 years of age by the date of employment.
• Must be a United States citizen or be one within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Must possess a high school diploma, GED certificate of high school equivalency, or a bachelor degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be free from criminal convictions other than minor traffic violations.
• Must be willing to be fingerprinted and have fingerprints filed with the State.
• Must be legally able to possess a firearm.
• Visual and Hearing Acuity: Must meet the https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=qpSmNOqd_mhNDmcN5SevV2qm9_Yf4JVfptMjO6FuoiB740EI4nBD!-213933845?ruleVrsnRsn=264363 as detailed in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 259-0080000.
• Must be able to be certified as a Civilian Police Officer/Deputy by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
• Must meet the Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer as provided for in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 2590080010.
• Must meet the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office tattoo policy. See our FAQ's for details https://www.joinccso.com/faq
• Must successfully pass the Frontline exam through National Testing Network.
• Must successfully pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT).
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test
• Must pass an extensive background investigation, including national fingerprint records check
• Must pass an extensive post-offer pre-employment occupational medical exam and psychological evaluation.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Knowledge of civil law and first aid.
• Knowledge of police practices and techniques of investigations.
To apply and see full details, visit https://apptrkr.com/5456197
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