Pay & Benefits:

• Annual Pay Range:  $80,869.32 - $103,558.83
  Hourly Pay Range:   $38.87 - $49.78

+ 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:  $77,061.83
Hourly Pay:   $37.04

+ 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:  $80,869.32 - $103,558.83
Hourly Pay Range:   $38.87 - $49.78

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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:  $77,061.83
  Hourly Pay:   $37.04

+ 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