Criminal Deputy

Job Listing ID:

4461672

Job Title:

Criminal Deputy Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Tillamook

Date Posted:

03/26/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift, Swing Shift, Night 

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:

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.

Minimum standards are:

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. Preferred experience in law enforcement and/or some college coursework in law enforcement OR satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.

Job Classification:

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Licenses/Certifications

Preferred:

Police Officer Driver License Information

Required:

Non-Commercial Drivers License Compensation

Salary:

$61,651.20 to $80,433.60 per Year Depending on Qualifications

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Retirement Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 None

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

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