Deputy Sheriff- Lateral
Deputy Sheriff- Lateral
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$39.53 $48.58 HourlyDepartment:
SheriffJob Type:
Regular RepresentedExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
May 31 2025
The Opportunity:
OVERVIEW:
THIS IS A LATERAL RECRUITMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFIED CANDIDATES ONLY
Join the Multnomah County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) and become part of a dynamic team where your commitment to justice and community safety can make a real difference. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to serving the community passionate about helping others and inspired by a strong sense of
purpose. MCSO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and investing in professional development opportunities throughout your career. If you have strong communication and conflict resolution skills are dependable resourceful and believe in providing unwavering compassion through exemplary
public safety service then we invite you to join our team and continue in your law enforcement career with the Multnomah County Sheriffs Office.
To learn more about our agency please watch our video: Join Our Team
The Duties of a Deputy Sheriff include but are not limited to the following:
- Contribute to the team effort of maintaining a presence in the community that helps to deter crime and provide support to all community members; through patrolling county roads highways business and residential areas; enforcing traffic and criminal laws; providing business and residential security checks; investigating road and safety hazards; monitoring waterways within Multnomah County and enforcing other safety laws and regulations.
- Engage in community policing and proactive policing strategies using traditional and nontraditional approaches to law enforcement; collaborate with the community to identify and implement innovative approaches to reduce chronic crime.
- Work collaboratively to create a positive supportive and safe work environment for all members through inclusive communication and teamwork; actively promote a workplace environment that is respectful of living and working in a multicultural society by modeling the agencys values of diversity equity and inclusion.
- Monitor and direct traffic to maintain safe traffic conditions; investigate traffic collisions; take
statements report unsafe streets and offer general assistance. - Assess situations use informed judgment to determine whether laws have been violated analyze impact of decision on situation and persons involved and impartially decides upon appropriate actions such as written or verbal warning citation or arrest and transport to jail.
- Conduct investigations of reported criminal activity; gather crime scene evidence; interview and take statements from those involved.
- Conduct investigations of reported civil disturbances; respond to incidents such as family disputes public disturbances animal control and lost children.
- Prepare reports for agency court and state use of investigated disturbances crimes accidents and traffic enforcement for agency court and state use.
- Provide court testimony regarding criminal investigations and citations. Serve subpoenas and warrants of arrest.
Incentives for qualified lateral candidates: The intent of the lateral incentive program is to hire candidates who do not need to complete the DPSST academy. Candidates either need to be certified in Oregon at time of hire or must obtain certification through the DPSST COD program. Eligibility for the COD program
cannot be determined until after hire. Incentives will be paid out once certification status is finalized and as noted below. All lateral incentives will be applied as outlined in the Multnomah County Deputy Sheriff Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Lateral hires will be placed on a pay step on the pay scale with credit for their prior law enforcement experience.
Lateral hires from other law enforcement agencies are subject to a twelve 12 month probationary period (rather than standard 18month probationary period).
Lateral hires from other law enforcement agencies are immediately eligible for DPSST and Bachelors Degree incentive pay upon hire.
Lateral hires do not have to attend the 16week Basic Academy.
Lateral hires prior law enforcement experience will be considered as County service for the purpose of longevity pay immediately eligible upon hire.
In addition to the Lateral incentives candidates that must relocate to accept the position are eligible for moving expenses reimbursed up to $2500 with submission of expense receipts.
DONT FORGET RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS!
Per the collective bargaining agreement the county will pay onehalf 1/2 of an eligible retirees medical insurance premiums from the retirees 58th birthday or retirement date whichever is later until their 65th birthday death or eligibility for Medicare whichever is earlier. To be eligible for onehalf 1/2 paid medical insurance premiums retirees must be eligible to initiate a PERS pension upon separation from the County and meet one of the following criteria:
Thirty 30 years of continuous County service regardless of age or five 5 years of continuous County service immediately preceding retirement at or after age fiftyeight 58 or
Ten 10 years of continuous County service immediately preceding retirement prior to age
fiftyeight 58 or
Ten 10 years of continuous County service immediately preceding disability retirement regardless of age.
For the purposes of this retiree benefit a laterals prior law enforcement experience cannot be considered as continuous County service.
PLEASE NOTE:
As a Deputy Sheriff with our agency you will be expected to work weekends holidays days evenings or nights as required. Overtime may be required and newly hired employees should expect to rotate through all shifts during the Field Training and Evaluation Process. Deputy Sheriffs are represented by the Multnomah County Deputy Sheriffs Association (MCDSA).
TO QUALIFY:
Please be clear and specific on your application about dates of service certifications you hold and how your background is relevant to meet the requirements of the lateral position and incentives.
LATERAL Minimum Qualifications
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must have three 3 years prior sworn certified police officer experience
Must be or have been within the past 24 months a certified civilian police officer who has passed probation
Must be 21 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be able to obtain a valid drivers license by time of appointment
Background Investigation: Candidates must pass a thorough background investigation which includes but is not limited to a review of applicants criminal civil driving military educational and employment history.
LATERAL Preferred Qualifications:
You do not need to have the following preferred qualification to qualify. However keep in mind we may consider the following when identifying the most qualified candidates.
State of Oregon DPSST Law Enforcement Certification
SCREENING AND EVALUATION:
The Application Packet
A completed online application
Responses to all electronic questionnaires sent to you after submitting your application.
Note: if you are requesting veterans preference please be prepared to submit your DD214
and veteran disability verification forms electronically when requested in the online
application process.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications review The Selection Process page.
We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
Initial records check
InPerson Scored Panel Interview
Background Investigation to include but not limited to the following:
Verification of qualifying credentials.
Criminal history review.
Verification of personal and professional references.
Education verification.
Employment history verification.
If available a review and assessment of relevant national and/or state
decertification records.
RideAlong
Inperson Hiring Interview
All hire offers are contingent upon successful completion of the following:
A Virtual Proficiency Exam (The proficiency exam will be required only if the applicant is not currently certified as a Deputy Sheriff in Oregon or does not possess a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university)
Psychological evaluation
Physical exam and a drug screen
The following elements of a candidates background if disclosed as the result of interview investigation
and/or selfdisclosure will automatically result in a termination of the selection process:
As an adult being convicted of a felony crime.
Conviction of a Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) within the last ten years or more than one DUII.
Present inability to legally drive in the State of Oregon.
Dishonorable discharge from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Recent (within five 5 years of application) or ongoing affiliation with and/or support of an organization or group which advocates the violent overthrow of the United States Government.
As an adult selling producing or financing the production or sale of illegal controlled substances.
Discharge from another law enforcement or corrections agency for cause that would be basis for discharge from the Multnomah County Sheriffs Office.
Evidence that the applicant has willfully provided false or misleading information during the application process in the online application or Personal History Statement state or has attempted to gain unfair advantage during any phase of the testing or application process.
Inability to be certified by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
Failure to meet minimum educational/training requirements.
The following factors or any combination may serve as a basis for a termination of the selection process:
Backgrounded by the Multnomah County Sheriffs Office within the last year with a recommendation not to hire.
As an adult confinement in a correctional institution resulting from convictions totaling more than six 6 months.
Unfavorable recommendations(s) on the part of references or past or present employers.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions
Recruiter:
Lauren HartEmail:
Phone:
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
2025 Deputy SheriffEmployment Type
Full-Time
