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YAMHILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
535 NE 5TH ST, RM #143
MCMINNVILLE, OREGON 97128
(503)434-7506
https://www.co.yamhill.or.us/content/employment-listings

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Updated: July 14, 2025

Job Classification: Reserve Enforcement Deputy Sheriff

Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting for multiple part-time Enforcement Reserve Deputy positions and is creating an eligibility list for rotating shifts (SO25-096).

Enforcement Reserve Deputies work a minimum of 24 hours per month with other law enforcement personnel in the protection of life and property as guided by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. It is important that you submit your scores to YCSO and your NEOGOV application by the deadline to be considered for employment.

DEADLINE: YCSO will pull scores from NTN on 07/31/2025, so if you are planning to apply, the following MUST be in the NTN system (visible to YCSO) by 3:00 p.m. on 07/31/2025:

Candidates must submit National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline A scores by the closing date. (Current Reserve Officers/Retired Law Enforcement, see Skills Testing Equivalencies on the original posting)

YCSO Application Process

A complete application consists of:

a completed employment application through https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yamhillor and
National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline A scores, submitted under the Reserve Enforcement Deputy Sheriff posting through https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/index.cfm by the closing date. (Current Reserve Officers/Retired Law Enforcement, see Skills Testing Equivalencies on the original posting)

Department Overview:

Yamhill County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) is sworn to protect and honored to serve the nearly 109,000 residents of our county. Through mutually beneficial cooperative partnerships within our community, we are committed to problem-oriented policing with the goal of reducing the public safety concerns of our citizens and visitors. Yamhill County encompasses 718 square miles and includes the incorporated cities of Amity, Carlton, Dayton, Dundee, Lafayette, McMinnville, Newberg, Sheridan, Willamina, and Yamhill.

We provide correctional and courthouse security services, as well as 24-hour a day patrol of suburban and rural areas, including timberlands and waterways areas. The Yamhill County Correctional Facility is a 255-bed minimum/medium/maximum security adult correctional facility. The Sheriff's Office patrols the unincorporated areas of the county, as well as several cities that have contracted with YCSO to provide law enforcement services. In addition, YCSO has several specialized units including Major Crimes Response Team (MCRT), Marine Patrol, Rural/Woods Patrol, Special Investigation Unit (SIU), and Street Crimes and Narcotics (SCAN).

Enforcement Reserve Deputies supplement and assist regular sworn deputies in their duties and therefore work varied 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts in support of regular shifts, special events, holidays, and weekends. They may work in various special assignments as required.

Salary Information:
This is a volunteer position. Reserve Deputies working in regular assignments (e.g., Rural patrol, Contract City patrol, etc.) are unpaid (volunteer) sworn positions. Reserve Deputies working in grant-funded assignments (e.g., Marine, Woods, Marijuana enforcement, special events, etc.) are paid (hourly) sworn positions. Current hourly rates can be found at https://yamhillcounty.gov/299/Salary-Tables.

Benefits Information:
This is a volunteer position. No benefits are provided.

Contact Information:
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office
Recruitment Team
YCSOfamily@yamhillcounty.gov

Area Information:

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. We are centrally located within close proximity to the metropolitan areas of Portland and Salem, a short distance from the mountains, and an hour's drive from the Oregon Coast. There are four institutions of higher education in Yamhill County - Linfield University, George Fox University, and campuses for both Chemeketa Community College and Portland Community College. Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley, Yamhill County is also the heart of the Willamette Valley American Viticultural Area, home to nearly 700 vineyards and over 500 wineries. In addition to wineries and tasting rooms, Yamhill County is home to a multitude of small independent craft breweries, a number of award-winning restaurants, art galleries, and several boutique hotels, making it a premier destination for viticulturists, beer connoisseurs, and tourists alike. Points of interest include Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, Maud Williamson State Recreation Site, Herbert Hoover House, The Brigittine Monastery, 1855 Military Blockhouse, Glacial Erratic Rock, Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey, Yamhill County Historical Museum, and the Wheatland Ferry. In addition, Yamhill County currently owns and maintains 17 parks and open space areas totaling 216.8 acres where activities include picnicking, boating, bird watching, small events and gatherings, fishing, hiking, and outdoor education.

Job Requirements

Age : 21

Citizenship Required: Yes or have the ability to obtain citizenship within one (1) year of hire

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid OREGON Driver's License: An unrestricted state-issued driver’s license with the ability to obtain an Oregon driver license and a good driving record is required.

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is a highly desirable skill and preference will be given to qualified applicants possessing this skill.

Vision: Must meet the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements as detailed in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) .

College: Not required

Academy Certification: Will be required to attend and graduate a Reserve Training Academy.

Prior Experience: None

Hiring Process: Candidates must pass all written, physical, and oral examinations, in addition to medical and psychological examinations. All candidates must be able to pass a personal background check including, but not limited to, criminal, civil, driving, military, educational, and employment history pursuant to OAR. An outline of our complete hiring process is available at https://www.yamhillcounty.gov/699/Join-The-Team.

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors : In conjunction with the Mandatory Certification Disqualifiers outlined in OAR, the Sheriff's Office has identified the following disqualifiers:

Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:

Domestic Violence Conviction
Felony Conviction
Misdemeanor Conviction (reviewed on a case-by- case basis)

Driving Disqualifiers:

Multiple moving violations

Drug Use Disqualifiers:

Illegal manufacture, transport or sale of a controlled substance.
Repetitive or continual drug use.

Employment Disqualifiers:

Discharge from employment related to poor performance, attendance, policy violations, or inability to adjust to corrective discipline.
Any discharge from any military force other than honorable will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

Additional Disqualifiers:

Any conduct that could compromise the integrity of the employee, other employees, the Sheriff's Office or the County will be closely evaluated.
Failure to read and follow directions.
Any conduct that could pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.

Behaviors which do not necessarily reach the level of severity of the disqualifiers listed above may still be a basis for rejection after consideration of each case on its individual merits.

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