Criminal Deputy

Criminal Deputy Job Type:

Full Time Tillamook, OR Tillamook County Sheriff's Office Salary:

$61,651.20 - $80,433.60

Annually Closing Date:

5/24/2026

Position Summary:

The mission of the Sheriff's Office Criminal Division is to serve and protect the people and property in Tillamook County. This classification performs law enforcement duties to ensure protection of life, property, and civil rights of citizens by investigation of crimes, complaints, and other matters that relate to public welfare; investigates traffic accidents and boating accidents; and maintains appropriate record keeping.

Essential Functions:

Engage in traditional law enforcement patrol duties including, but not limited to: Patrol State, County, and forest roads and highways, waterways, business and residential areas, campgrounds, recreation areas, trails, boat launches, marinas, and waterways in the enforcement of traffic and criminal law, water safety laws and regulations. Conduct security checks; issue citations; serve warrants of arrest, summons and civil process papers. Preserve life, protect citizens in dangerous situations, and attempt to de-escalate volatile situations. Ability to testify credibly as a witness in court and administrative proceedings. Respond to and investigate to persons engaged in criminal conduct. Be prepared to take physical force when needed. Respond to law enforcement needs including traffic and boating accidents, crimes, and complaints, and issue related citations or make appropriate arrests. Conduct investigations; gather statements of offenders and witnesses. Arrest and book suspects . Receive evidence which includes fingerprints, photos, etc., and assure chain of control. Transport suspects, prisoners and persons to various locations by motor vehicle. Maintain a valid driver's license. Respond to and assist in a variety of public safety emergencies. Assist in search and rescue operations. Prepare reports and maintain accurate records necessary for efficient investigations, crime prevention, prosecution and office procedures. Maintain, clean and service police equipment, vehicles, and boats. Represent the Sheriff's Office to the public and at meetings, answer questions, educate the public, interpret laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Serve as training officer to new reserve officers. Prepare and conduct training. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

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 a 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; Possess a valid Oregon driver license, and maintain an acceptable driving record; Must pass the POST (Police Officer Selection Test); and Within one year of employment, must possess a basic police 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.

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