Job Information

TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
5995 LONG PRAIRIE ROAD
TILLAMOOK, OREGON 97141

http://www.co.tillamook.or.us

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Updated: January 05, 2023

Job Classification: Corrections Deputy

The Tillamook County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for a Corrections Deputy! All candidates must take the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com). This position will remain opened until filled.

PLEASE NOTE: Before applying all candidates must:

Take the FrontLine National exam through the National Testing Network (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com),
Take the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) through the National Testing Network,
Have a passing ORPAT score of under 6 minutes,
Email proof of the passing ORPAT score to the Tillamook County Human Resources at recruiter@co.tillamook.or.us.
Scores from other agencies, submitted on their letterhead and within the last 6 months, may be used in place of National Testing Network testing if the scores meet our testing requirements. Email proof to the Tillamook County Human Resources at recruiter@co.tillamook.or.us.

Failure to follow these steps will make you ineligible to move forward in the recruitment process.

Salary Information: $25.26 - $32.97 per hour

Benefit Information: Tillamook County provides an excellent health coverage plan for employee and eligible dependents, including medical, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance (basic, AD&D, and statutory), and long term disability. Also available are the following voluntary benefits: Flexible Spending accounts, deferred compensation accounts, supplemental life plans, and AFLAC products.

Tillamook County pays 100% of the medical premium at present. Tillamook County provides all uniforms and $500 annual equipment allowance. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.

Tillamook County employees participate in the Tillamook County Retirement Plan with the County paying their 7%, which earns an 8% annual interest. Employees can also contribute up to 10% of their monthly salary.

VEBA account with County contribution.

Paid vacation and sick time with the ability to accrue up to 40 hours in compensatory time. Employees earn 8 hours of holiday time off each month.

Eligible employees may receive incentive pay for special assignments such as: Search and Rescue Lead Coordinator earns 5% above base pay, and Bi-lingual earns 5% above base pay. DPSST Certification pay: Intermediate is 2%, Advanced is 5%.

Department Overview:

Tillamook County provides an excellent health coverage plan for employee and eligible dependents, including medical, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance (basic, AD&D, and statutory), and long term disability. Also available are the following voluntary benefits: Flexible Spending accounts, deferred compensation accounts, supplemental life plans, and AFLAC products.

Tillamook County pays 100% of the medical premium. Tillamook County provides all uniforms and $564 annual equipment allowance. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.

VEBA account with County contribution.

Paid vacation and sick time with the ability to accrue up to 40 hours in compensatory time. Employees earn 8 hours of holiday time off each month.

Eligible employees may receive incentive pay for special assignments such as: Detective earns 5% above base pay, Search and Rescue Lead Coordinator earns 5% above base pay, and Bi-lingual earns 5% above base pay, and Corporal earns 5% above base pay. DPSST Certification pay: Intermediate is 3%, Advanced is 6%. FTEP trainers earn 5% above base for hours worked performing the role.

Department Overview: The Tillamook County Corrections Facility is for adult inmates. The facility is responsible for carrying out the duties imposed and mandated by the Sheriff, as well as maintaining correctional operations at levels that meet or exceed the highest state and Federal standards. Community safety and providing for the health and well-being of those in our charge are our top priorities.

Area Information: Tillamook County was organized in 1853. Located on the north Oregon coast, it has a population of 25,250. Tillamook is the home of world famous Tillamook cheese, and the dairy industry is a major player in the local economy. Other major industries include forest products, fishing and tourism. Tillamook County is comprised of 75 miles of scenic coastline, four bays and five major rivers surrounded by the majestic Coast Range. Tillamook, the County seat, is located only 75 miles from the cultural and entertainment amenities of Portland. Tillamook County has a workforce of approximately 275 employees represented by two bargaining units.

Population: 25,250

Job Requirements

Age:
21

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes. Tillamook County also offers bilingual incentive pay.

Vision:
Pass a physical and psychological examination by a licensed physician

SUMMARY:

This classification performs security duties associated with the care and custody of adults in custody incarcerated within the Tillamook County Correction Facility. The Corrections Deputy maintains pertinent records, and assures that the facility is clean, safe and secure.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Duties assigned to this position are not all inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.)

Essential Functions

Engage in traditional law enforcement correction duties including, but not limited to: Maintain order, discipline and security of adults in custody within the correction facility; check adults in custody physical condition and arrange for medication and medical attention as needed; assure a secure facility; accompany adults in custody and/or juveniles to court appearances, physicians, hospitals, etc., serve meals.
Conduct periodic prisoner, cell, and area searches.
Ability to testify credibly as a witness in court and administrative proceedings.
Receive incoming prisoners; book search, fingerprint, photograph; collect personal property and issue receipts; receive and record bail monies; release adults in custody at the end of sentence; process security deposits and releases. Maintain appropriate logs, records and inventories using automated equipment and systems. Transport prisoners and persons to various locations by motor vehicle.
The ability to drive a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license.
Direct adults in custody in work duties; participate as necessary; distribute equipment and supplies, evaluate work.

Other Functions

Ensure clean and safe facility.
Represent the Sheriff's Office and answer questions and interpret policy and procedure for law enforcement officials, attorneys, adults in custody and families and the public.
Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABITILIES:
Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures and practices of modern law enforcement in areas of custody and control of prisoners, laws of search and seizure, civil rights; considerable knowledge of federal, state and county rules, regulations and ordinances that govern law enforcement activities; considerable knowledge of general procedure used in court system.

Skills: Skill in meeting and dealing with a wide range of people; report writing and statistical data compilation; accurate typing.

Ability: Able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; maintain records, reports and logs; adjust to priority changes and perform calmly and effectively in emergency and other conflict situations; remain calm and use good judgement during confrontational or high-pressure situations; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques and make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and use judgement in carrying out responsibilities; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, judges, federal, state and local agencies, law enforcement and emergency service personnel, medical providers, clergy, vendors, adults in custody and families and the public. As an essential function of the position, employee must adhere to a code of conduct and ethics as established by the County, DPSST and rules of Oregon law with the ability to maintain the status of honesty, non-discriminatory behavior, and credibility in all matters including legal proceedings.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

To promote enforcement of the law by improving competence of police officers, parole and probation officers and corrections officers, the Board on Police Standards and Training establishes 1) training standards for physical, emotional, intellectual and moral fitness, and 2) reasonable minimum training for all levels of career development, basic through advances certifications. Furthermore, all appropriate employees are required to participate in mandatory department training in areas of new law updates, physical fitness and firearms.

Minimum standards for employment as a law enforcement officer, as well as experience and training requirements for certification levels, are established in the Board of Public Safety Standards and Training Act, ORS 181.610-690, and reprinted in the Board of Public Safety Standards and Training Policy and Procedures Manual.

Initial, minimum standards are:

Must be a U.S. citizen
At least 21 years of age,
No convictions by any State or Federal government of a crime punishable by imprisonment in State or Federal prison;
Good moral character as determined through background investigation;
Pass a physical and psychological examination by a licensed physician and/or psychologist;
Possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate;
Driving record must be free of convictions for hazardous moving violations within the previous three years;
Must pass the POST (Police Officer Selection Test); and
Within one year of employment must possess a basic corrections certification from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). Failure to obtain valid certification is grounds for separation of employment for not meeting an essential qualification.

Tillamook County Qualifications - Preferred experience as correction deputy and/or some college coursework in law enforcement OR satisfactory combination of education, experience and training. Within one year of employment, must possess basic certificate issued by the Board of Public Safety Standards and Training.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

This classification works under the general direction of the Corrections Sergeant. Recurring, routine assignments are independently performed by employee on the basis of past experience. The employee receives general instructions regarding the scope and approach to projects or assignments, but procedures and problem resolution are left to employee discretion and interpretation. Employee estimates and manages time efficiently. Work is reviewed periodically to ensure determinations and decisions are in compliance to Sheriff's Office policy and procedure.

Work is performed within established Sheriff's Office policy, procedure and directives; federal, state and county statutes, rules regulations and ordinances; DPSST reference manuals; accepted procedures within correction facility profession. Incumbent has to remain current on guidelines and uses considerable judgement interpreting guidelines and follows procedures and policies closely due to nature of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed in the correction facility environment with security restrictions and in direct contact with adults in custody. Physical demands involve bending, climbing, hearing alarms and voice conversations, keyboarding, lifting up to 60 pounds, pulling, pushing, reaching, running, sitting, standing, driving, and walking. Work is performed in an environment that involves risks and discomforts requiring safety precautions. Employees share common exposure to communicable diseases.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Following the closing date of this recruitment, you will hear from us by email. If you are selected as a candidate for testing and/or an interview, we will contact you to arrange a date and time. We want to ensure that we hire the best possible staff for our County Team because we believe that the right people are our most valuable asset!

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