Corrections Deputy
Corrections Deputy
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Douglas County Sheriffs Office Corrections Division
Fulltime 40 hour per week position. Includes excellent benefit package including medical/vision/dental/longterm disability/basic life coverage and Countypaid PERS retirement after required waiting periods.
Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only).Availability is subject to center waitlist.
This is a union position represented by Douglas County Law Enforcement Association.
In addition to filling current vacancies a hiring list will be established to fill future Corrections Deputy openings. Openings will be offered to applicants dependent upon all qualifiers and testing. There is no guarantee future opportunities will occur.
Essential Job Duties: Maintains security of inmates; escorts inmates to court and other facilities; books searches fingerprints and photographs incoming prisoners; maintains logs and records; interprets and follows court orders; employs both oral instruction and disciplinary procedures necessary to maintain order; searches inmates and cell units for contraband articles; conducts visual security checks of all inmates on an hourly basis or less; answers questions and interprets policy and procedure for law enforcement officials attorneys inmates inmates families and the public; uses with a high degree of accuracy a firearm and such nonlethal weaponry as required; and operates a twoway radio system under normal and stressful conditions. Requires regular and consistent attendance.
Work Schedule: Position requires working 12hour rotating shifts that include nights and weekends.POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Sheriffs Office Requires the Following Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age by the time of certification
- Must be a United States citizen or be one withineighteen(12 months of hire.
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate of high school equivalency.
- Must have an acceptable driving record and the ability to obtain a valid drivers license. Applicants for this position must meet the requirements of the Countys Driving Policy. Must be free from convictions of crime other than minor traffic violations.
- Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation.
- Must pass an extensive postoffer preemployment physical assessment and psychological evaluation. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
- Must successfully pass a post offer pre employment drug test.
- Must be willing to be fingerprinted and have fingerprints filed with the State.
- Visual and Hearing Acuity: Must meet the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements as detailed in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) be able to be certified 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).
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Only those persons who will be able to successfully pass an intensive background investigation need apply.SCREENING & EVALUATION
- Applicants must complete ONEof the following academic proficiencies:
- Successful recent (within the past twelve months) FrontLine test with National Testing Network
(NTN). - Possess a fouryear postsecondary degree issued by an accredited degreegranting
college or university recognized by the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization under
the provisions of ORS 348604. - Successfully completed training resulting in the award of Basic Police certification from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
- Successful recent (within the past twelve months) FrontLine test with National Testing Network
- Applicants must provide the Douglas County Sheriffs Office proof of successful completion of ONEof the following physical proficiencies from the administering agency:
- Recent (within the past twelve months) Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) completed time from an Oregon Law Enforcement organization or authorized testing agency (NTN).
- Successfully completed training resulting in the award of Basic Police certification from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
- Applicants must complete the NEOGOV (Douglas County Sheriffs Office) application. Douglas County
SELECTION PROCESS:Screening of applicants based upon minimum qualifications listed above; completion of a written examination and physical ability test; oral interview; extensive background investigation; psychological test; physical exam and chemical detection screen.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:Please read the attached Disqualifiers and Driving Record Screening If qualified please complete the SelfScreening Supplemental Questionnaire and submit with your application.
For questions regarding the position contact Angie Stoffal ator email .
To learn more about this position please review the position classification.
Questions Contact Human Resources by email at or ph:Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability please email a description of your request to Human Resources.
Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity- Applicants must complete ONEof the following academic proficiencies:
Employment Type
Full-Time
