JOB
Keeping the peace with dignity, honesty and compassionLinn County, located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, is surrounded by beautiful landscape year round and is just a short drive away from the mountains, beaches and waters of Oregon. If you enjoy the great outdoors and four seasons of change, this is the place for you! The Linn County Sheriff's Office offers meaningful work, unique professional challenges, endless learning opportunities, and excellent benefits! Visit our Career Pages to learn more about our agency and join our team of professionals that make a difference in the lives of others.
Please, read the entire job announcement prior to submitting your application. There are specific instructions for applying with Linn County and you could be disqualified from consideration if you do not follow these instructions.
Entry level applicants must successfully pass the REACT test with the National Testing Network (NTN) AND pass the ORPAT (5:30 or less) prior to submitting an application.
Out of state applicants may submit their application without an ORPAT but a passing time will be a condition of any final offer. Test scores from the National Testing Network are valid for one year. If you have completed and passed the ORPAT with another agency within one year of your application date with our agency, you can have those results submitted via email to [email protected].
** NOTE: IF YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF A LATERAL APPLICANT, PLEASE APPLY UNDER THE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY - LATERAL APPLICANT POSTING **
To schedule the REACT test and ORPAT, visit: www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and select Corrections and choose the Linn County Sheriff's Office. Upon completion of the REACT exam and ORPAT testing, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the Linn County Sheriff's Office. A completed PHQ with NTN is not required. The application for testing is not an application for Linn County employment. After successfully testing with NTN, you must then submit a Linn County Application form by clicking the "Apply" button at the top of this job announcement in GovernmentJobs.com or visiting our Career Pages and selecting the Corrections Deputy - Entry Level position.
Linn County will only accept entry level employment applications from those candidates on the NTN eligibility list for the Linn County Sheriff's Office. Accepted applicants will be invited to continue to participate in other stages of the selection process.
National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing and ORPAT testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the Linn County Sheriff's Office responsibility and decision making in the testing and hiring process. All candidate results are provided to Linn County Sheriff's Office where the final decisions are made.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The Sheriff's Office may close this recruitment at any time, without further notice.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES/JOB OBJECTIVES: Performs correctional work in the care and custody of Adults in Custody in the Jail. Processes AIC intake and release.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: A person employed in this classification must possess the capability to perform the following duties to be considered for and to remain in this position. The duties are essential functions requiring the critical skills and expertise needed to meet job objectives. Additional specific details of these essential functions may be provided by the specific office or department job announcement, if applicable.
1. Maintain custody and surveillance of AIC confined in the Jail. Observe and report AIC behavior and physical condition; recommend AIC discipline and other actions; control AIC movement within the Jail; supervise and instruct AIC on work crews, AIC program assignments and during transports.
2. Inspect AIC quarters for cleanliness, safety, and contraband; implement AIC exercise activities; assist AIC and their families in contacting service agencies; provide routine information concerning AIC status and office policies and procedures; record Court directives on duration and location of confinement, future Court appearances and special orders pertaining to care and custody.
3. Control public movement within the Jail.
4. Prepare reports on AIC concerning incidents criminal in nature, population counts, misconduct while in the jail, performance reports, inspect incoming and outgoing mail; operate communications equipment.
5. Review and evaluate the work of AIC on work release assignments, assist AIC’s in resolving problems encountered on work release assignments.
6. Process AIC in and out of the Jail; fingerprint, photograph, search AIC being booked in; prepare necessary paperwork and reports; insure release of AIC in accordance with Court orders.
7. Perform the basic medical screening of each AIC entering the Jail; arrange for evaluation of AIC in medical facility as necessary; perform the distribution of prescribed medication.
8. Transport AIC to Courts and other locations.
9. Send teletype messages to other law enforcement agencies.
10. Develop and maintain effective, harmonious, and reasonable work relationships with
others.
11. Maintain regular and predictable work attendance.
OTHER FUNCTIONS: This classification covers the most significant essential functions performed by an employee in this position but it does not include other occasional work which may be similar to, related to or a logical assignment for the position. Any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of the duties listed under essential functions or that arise as other functions. The balance of the various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may change from time to time based upon management’s decisions on how to best allocate resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing does not constitute a change in the essential functions of the job classification. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Hiring Process Details
Background Check: Finalists for this position will be subject to an extensive background investigation. Some issues that might cause an applicant to be withheld from further consideration include, but are not limited to the following:
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Felony convictions
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Misdemeanor convictions for:
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Domestic violence (DV);
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Currently named as the Respondent in a Restraining Order;
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Crime of dishonesty; and/or,
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Crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another.
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Illegal manufacture, transport, or sale of a controlled substance.
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Any repeated convictions of an offense, which indicate disrespect for the law, a lack of good moral character or disposition towards violence and disorder.
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Discharge from employment, where such discharge indicates poor behavior and/or an inability adjusting to discipline.
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A Dishonorable Discharge from the armed forces.
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Persons convicted of a petty larceny.
Drug Use Disqualifiers: No arrests or convictions for any felony or any misdemeanor crimes involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacturing of a controlled substance, narcotic or dangerous drug. A history of drug use, excessive use of illegal drugs, or other offenses, could disqualify an applicant.
Additional Information: Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must pass a thorough background investigation, psychological exam, drug screen, and integrity interview that establishes strong moral character. Any conduct that could compromise the integrity of the employee, other employees, the Sheriff's Office or the County will be closely evaluated. The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace. Must be able to meet and adhere to agency policy on Personal Appearance Standards. For questions or to request a copy of the policy, please send an email to: [email protected]. The Linn County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity and Veterans Preference Employer.
Must meet the following Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) requirements:
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United States Citizen within one year of employment
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At least 21 years of age at the time of employment
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Declared by a physician as able to perform the physical duties required by the occupation
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Of good moral fitness, without legal conduct involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, and conviction of drug and/or sex crimes.
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Must successfully complete all required training standards established by the Linn County Sheriff's Office and/or DPSST within one year of hire.
Tentative Hiring Process:
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Review of NTN testing scores (REACT & ORPAT). Applicants must achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on the video exam. Applicants must pass all sections of the testing. ORPAT time must be 5:30 or less. This step is only for entry level applicants; lateral applicants are not required to complete the testing. A "lateral" is defined as anyone who has been through the academy and holds (or has held) a certification in the discipline for which they are applying. If you qualify as a lateral, please apply under the Corrections Deputy - Lateral posting.
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Review of NEOGOV Application
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Captain's Interview - Informal 10-15 minute face-to-face interview for eligible and invited applicants (possibly followed by a short job tour).
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Oral Board Interview - Formal oral board face-to-face interview for eligible and invited applicants.
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Conditional offer of employment extended to selected top candidates only.
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Complete and submit the Statement of Personal History
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Pre-employment background investigation
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Psychological Evaluation, Medical and Sheriff's Interview
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Final Job Offer
