Deputy Sheriff - Institutions

Job Listing ID:

4476337

Job Title:

Deputy Sheriff -

Institutions Application Deadline:

05/31/2026

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

04/20/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Rotating 

Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is seeking both trainee and certified applicants to join our Institutions team as a Deputy Sheriff. The Marion County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency consisting of four operational divisions: Community Corrections, Enforcement, Institutions and Operations. Institutions deputies provide 24-hour supervision, monitor all adults in custody, and facilitate programs/services for pretrial and sentenced adults in custody. Requirements for the

Position:

Must meet the following State Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements: United States Citizen within one year of employment At least 21 years of age at the time of employment (Marion County Sheriff's Office will consider applicants who are age 20, if they meet the qualifications of the position and are age 21 within 90 days from the recruitment close date.) Declared by a physician as able to perform the physical duties required by the occupation. Of good moral fitness, without legal conduct involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, and conviction of drug and/or sex crimes. Information regarding the minimum qualifications and physical requirements for Oregon law enforcement officers is available in section 259-008-0010 of the Oregon Administrative Rules. Must meet the following Marion County requirements: Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license, or obtain within 30 days of hire. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/. Finalists for this position are subject to an extensive background investigation. Finalist will be required to pass a psychological and physical exam. Ability to hold, aim, and discharge firearm with sufficient accuracy to maintain minimum department qualifications. Must complete Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) within first year of employment. This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy& pid=518. This position normally works rotating shifts, split shifts or other alternative work schedules.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED LEVEL

Meets trainee level requirements; AND has eighteen months of experience as a corrections officer or deputy; OR any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County; AND Possess a Basic Corrections Officer certification from the Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training (DPSST). If in possession of an out-of-state Corrections Officer certification, must attend and pass the DPSST Career Officer Development Course within one year of hire. Successful out-of-state applicants are hired at the Deputy Sheriff Trainee level and wage range until Oregon certificat

Job Classification:

Correctional Officers and Jailers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Driver License Information

Required:

Non-Commercial Drivers License Compensation

Salary:

$31.40 to $46.16 per Hour Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Deferred Compensation, Retirement Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 None

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

21

Gender:

N/A

This Job Also Requires:

Union Membership

Employer Will Perform:

Background Check , Drug Test , Physical Exam After Job Offer , DMV records check