Deputy Sheriff

About The Position

Performs correctional work in the care, custody, and transportation of inmates in and out of the correctional facility; enforces laws and ordinances; investigates complaints and conducts investigations; may provide such law enforcement services as a resident deputy in a patrol district of the County; does related work as required.

• New deputies start in the Lane County Jail *

The Sheriff’s Office, committed to justice and integrity, is sworn to protect and honored to serve the residents and visitors of Lane County.

The Sheriff’s Office provides an array of correctional services including a jail, a community corrections center (work-release), and out-of-custody programs such as community service and an inmate work crew.

Deputies provide patrol of urban, suburban and rural areas, including timberlands, waterways, and coastal dune areas. Police service includes criminal investigation, court security, prisoner transport, process services (criminal and civil).

Must be available to work all shifts, including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays.

Shift work, must be available to work all days and shifts, including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required.
* This is a LCPOA represented position*

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Two years of experience dealing with the public.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

• Possession of a current Oregon driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Possession of a basic certification in corrections and as a peace officer with the State of Oregon at the time of appointment or the ability to successfully apply for such certification.

• Physical Abilities Test:
  The Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) will be administered. Review the physical abilities description, preparing for ORPAT, and to view a video of the test. You must pass the physical abilities test in order to be eligible to take the written examination.
• Written Examination:
  Assesses memory and understanding of oral/written information; reading comprehension; numerical calculations and written communication skills. You must pass the written examination in order to continue to the interview process.
• Pre-Employment Background Check.
• Interview:
  All eligible candidates will be contacted by phone to schedule a date and time for an interview. You must pass the interview in order to continue in the hiring process.
• Background Investigation: A thorough background investigation will be conducted including a psychological examination, an evaluation with a psychologist, and a medical examination with a drug screen and TB test. You must pass the background investigation in order to continue in the hiring process.

Any applicant who is disqualified during our background process will not be considered for any position within the Lane County Sheriff’s Office for a period of two years from the disqualification date. Rejection for employment with our department does not preclude an applicant from applying for another position of employment with Lane County.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Selection Process
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