Pay & Benefits:

Annual Pay Range:  $78,666.65 - $100,738.16
Hourly Pay Range:   $37.82 - $48.43
*Salary range effective July 1, 2024

+ Excellent Benefits (Peace Officers’ Association representation)

Benefits include:

Paid leave (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave):

11.7 hours of vacation and 8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly

10 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year

A choice of medical plans including chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage

A choice of dental plans

Employer-paid 4% deferred comp and 6% PERS contribution

Optional 457 Deferred Comp Plan

Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes

Longevity pay beginning after 5 years of service

A variety of additional optional benefits (see full online job posting for details)

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Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:

Must be currently or have been certified as a basic police officer for at least eighteen (18) months within the last five (5) years.

Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire.

Must be a United States citizen or be one within eighteen (18) months of hire.

Must be free from criminal convictions other than minor traffic violations.

Experience thinking clearly and performing effectively in stressful or emergency situations.

Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate of high school equivalency (or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution).

Must pass the Frontline exam through National Testing Network (unless currently DPSST certified or possess a bachelor's degree or higher.

Visual and Hearing Acuity: Must meet the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements as detailed in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259­008­0000.

Must be able to be certified as a Civilian Police Officer/Deputy by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

Must meet the Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer as provided for in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 259­008­0010.

Must meet the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office tattoo policy. See our FAQ for details.

Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, including national fingerprint records check.

Must pass an extensive post-­offer pre-­employment occupational medical exam and psychological evaluation.

Must successfully pass a post-­offer, pre-­employment drug test.

Must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:

Knowledge of State and County criminal and traffic laws.

Knowledge of police methods and procedures.

Knowledge of laws governing arrest, search and seizure, criminal justice system, including courtroom testimony.

Knowledge of police investigative procedures and techniques.

Experience properly utilizing police equipment and techniques, including firearms and restraining devices.

Experience conducting investigations, collecting, evaluating and analyzing facts to draw correct conclusions.

Experience driving an automobile in various conditions and situations.

PAY & BENEFITS:

Annual Pay:  $74,962.87
Hourly Pay:   $36.03

+ Excellent Benefits (POA Representation)

After approximately one year of employment, successful completion of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Academy and the CCSO Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) Deputy Sheriff, Recruit employees are moved to the Deputy Sheriff ($37.82 - $48.43 per hour) classification.

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Position Highlights:

Earn over $70k your first year during training, plus health insurance, county-paid retirement contributions, and more

Earn vacation, sick leave, and personal days during training

Receive incentive pay for possessing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with DPSST Intermediate Certification

NEW: Eligible newly hired employees have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals —meaning new employees have access to vacation time at time of hire

Entry Level Qualifications:

21 years of age at time of employment

High school diploma or GED

Acceptable driving record

Free from felony convictions

Prior to recruitment close date, candidates must pass National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Exam (passing score is 65 or above for each section) and successfully complete Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT).

Pay & Benefits:

Annual Pay Range:  $78,666.65 - $100,738.16
Hourly Pay Range:   $37.82 - $48.43
*Salary range effective July 1, 2024

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Qualifications:

Candidates must be (or have been) certified as a basic Corrections Officer or Jail Deputy/Officer and have completed at least one (1) year of civilian law enforcement experience as a Jail Deputy/Officer within the last five (5) years. Military police experience does not qualify as lateral experience.

Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) maintains authority to determine acceptable lateral transfer of out of state certification to Oregon.

Candidates must successfully:

Pass REACT exam (unless currently DPSST-certified or possessing a Bachelor’s degree or higher)

Pass a comprehensive background investigation, fingerprinting, post-offer / pre- employment drug test, and physical and psychological exams

PAY & BENEFITS:

Annual Pay:  $74,962.87
Hourly Pay:   $36.03

+ Excellent Benefits (POA Representation)

After approximately one year of employment and completion of training, pay increases to $37.82 - $48.43hourly range.

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Position Highlights:

Earn over $70k your first year during training, plus health insurance, county-paid retirement contributions, and more

Earn vacation, sick leave, and personal days during training

Receive incentive pay for possessing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with DPSST Intermediate Certification

NEW: Eligible newly hired employees have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals —meaning new employees have access to vacation time at time of hire

Entry Level Qualifications:

21 years of age at time of employment

High school diploma or GED

Acceptable driving record

Free from felony convictions

Successful completion of REACT testing (passing score is 65) by close of recruitment

PAY & BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range:  $61,575.97 - $71,442.06

Hourly Pay Range:   $29.60 - $34.34

+ Excellent benefits (represented by the Clackamas County Peace Officers Association). This includes the one-time option to frontload your first year of vacation accruals — meaning you get access to vacation time at time of hire.

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Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:

• A minimum of one (1) year of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position. This related experience would include the following:  

  • Experience communicating with a variety of individuals to explain policies, regulations and processes.

  • Experience interpreting policies and procedures for the public.

  • Experience assisting upset/angry customers.

• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test

• Must pass an extensive background investigation, including national fingerprint records check

• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation

• Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. 

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:

• Experience processing and transporting evidence.

• Experience testifying in court.

• At least one (1) year experience working in a law enforcement or public safety environment.

• Three (3) or more years of experience interpreting policies and procedures for the public.
  

Other Qualifications:

• Possession of a Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) Certification is required within 3 months of employment.

PAY & BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range:  $52,203.83 - $65,833.47

Hourly Pay Range:   $25.09 - $31.65

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:

• At least two (2) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.

• Demonstrated ability to patiently and professionally communicate, in person, in writing, and by phone with a variety of individuals from various social and economic backgrounds.

• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.

• Experience with and the ability to maintain composure in stressful situations when dealing with a variety of people.

• Experience working collaboratively with community partners, collateral service providers and co-workers.

• Experience using a personal computer and typical office software such as word processing and spreadsheet applications; and enter information into a database program.

• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test

• Must pass an extensive background investigation, including national fingerprint records check

• Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. 

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:

• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Experience working with justice involved clients or in a treatment or corrections setting.

• Experience working with the Oregon Department of Corrections Information System (CIS).

• Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques relevant to community corrections or similar programs.

• Work experience to effectively case manage difficult people with different backgrounds and provide
  counseling and motivation to support change.

• College-level education and/or training in criminal justice, social or behavioral sciences or a related field.

Other Qualifications:

• Possession of a Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) Certification is required within six (6) months of employment.

• Possession of notary public certification is required within 3 months of employment.

PAY:

$26.30 - $33.11 Hourly

This is a part-time and not a seasonal position. Temporary, part-time employees work less than 30 hours a week during a standard workweek of Saturday through Friday.

Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience performing landscape maintenance

• This experience must include a minimum of one (1) year experience leading and/or coordinating the work of others

• Knowledge and ability to perform preventative maintenance and repairs to small engine tools such as mowers, edgers, chainsaws and chippers

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, which include strenuous physical labor, exposure to adverse weather conditions and hazardous locations

• Ability to emulate productivity, good work habits and performance and safety compliance

• Must have the ability to safely operate a 15-passenger van

• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test

• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation

• Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter (limited to one page) and resume to:

• Heidi Dew at hdew@clackamas.us

• FAX to 503-650-8942

• or mail to Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, 1024 Main St, Oregon City, OR 97045.

The email, fax or letter should include ATTN: Heidi Dew or Work Crew Specialist in the subject line.