Sheriff's Deputy

Klamath County is located in beautiful southern Oregon and offers everything for outdoor adventurers: hiking, camping, hunting, skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, rafting, golfing and the list goes on! Home to Oregon Institute of Technology and Kingsley Field Air Base, home of the 173rd Fighter Wing, Klamath County seeks to find candidates who want to make this beautiful area their home and are looking for a position where their contributions are valued and recognized. We offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• County contributions to health insurance
• County contributions to a retirement plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid short term disability
• Paid holidays and more!
  
  

General Position Summary

The Corrections Deputy maintains security, manages and supervises inmates in the Klamath County Jail, and other duties as assigned.

The Patrol Deputy enforces and prevents violations of state and local traffic, criminal and civil laws and ordinances in order to protect life and property and provide safety to the community served.

Education, Certification, & Experience

• Oregon Driver's License
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• 21 years of age
• Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Basic Certification, which must be obtained within one year after employment. Must possess physical capabilities as demanded by DPSST
• First Aid Certificate, required upon DPSST Certification and periodic renewal thereafter
• CPR Certification, required upon DPSST certification and periodic renewal thereafter
• Ability to be sworn as a Police Officer in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 181.610-181.990
• Current or recent experience as a Police Officer, Corrections Officer, or Police Reserve Officer is desirable but not required
  
  

Salary and Work Schedule

Corrections Deputy - This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a starting wage range of $25.87 - $34.64 per hour, depending on experience

Patrol Deputy - This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a starting wage range of $26.64 - $35.71 per hour, depending on experience

The normal work schedule is 8.00 hours per day, 5 days a week, 10.00 hours a day, 4 days per week, or12.00 hours per day, 3-4 days per week. Exact schedules are assigned by management and likely to include weekends and holidays.

For a full job description, please contact Human Resources at hr@klamathcounty.org

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