Job Information

WHEELER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
701 ADAMS ST
FOSSIL, OREGON 97830
541-763-4101

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Updated: January 27, 2026

Position Title: New Hire/Lateral

Salary Information: $65,270 to $73,736

Benefits: Please see full benefit package on our webpage

Department Application here

Department Contact
Jeremiah P Holmes
Sheriff
541-777-1728
sheriff@wheelercountyor.gov

Department Overview:

The Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office is comprised of the Sheriff, Undersheriff, and two Deputies. Our office Patrols 1719 square miles. We have 53 miles of the John Day River, two National Forests, and one National Park.

Population:

1,440

Job Requirements

Age:
21

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Per DPSST Standards

College:
Not necessary but will consider

Academy Certification:
Within one year of hire

Prior Experience:
Not necessary for new hire, yes with lateral

Necessary Certifications:
DPSST certification

Hiring Process:

Application
Written Exam
Oral Interview
Staff Interview
Sheriff Final Interview
Background Investigation
Psyc Eval
Medical Eval

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