Summary
This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #181-2026-2, you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.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.WAGES$31.40 - $37.87 Trainee Pay Rate*$34.48 - $46.16 Certified Pay Rate*Hourly rate negotiable.In addition to the base pay rates above, Institutions Deputies may be eligible for a variety of pay incentives including:Certification 8% (4% for intermediate and 4% for advanced)Bilingual 5%Field Training Officer 5%Instructor 5%Cell Extraction 5%SWAT Team 5%Longevity PayINSTITUTIONS DEPUTY SHERIFF - PAY SCALEDeputy Sheriff Trainee – New hires without DPSST corrections certificationStep 3: Hourly $31.40, Monthly $5,442.67, Annually $65,312.00Deputy Sheriff – Current DPSST corrections certificationStep 1: Hourly $34.48, Monthly $5,976.53, Annually $71,718.40Step 2: Hourly $36.04, Monthly $6,246.93, Annually $74,963.20Step 3: Hourly $37.91, Monthly $6,571.07, Annually $78,852.80Step 4: Hourly $39.76, Monthly $6,891.73, Annually $82,700.80Step 5: Hourly $41.81, Monthly $7,247.07, Annually $86,964.80Step 6: Hourly $43.86, Monthly $7,602.40, Annually $91,228.80Step 7: Hourly $46.16, Monthly $8,001.07, Annually $96,012.80Longevity 1 (L1): Hourly $48.47, Monthly $8,401.47, Annually $100,817.60 (Eligible for L1 after 10 years of Marion County service and at least 1 year on pay scale step 7.)Longevity 2 (L2): Hourly $50.89, Monthly $8,820.93, Annually $105,851.20 (Eligible for L2 after 15 years of Marion County service and at least 1 year on Longevity 1.)Longevity 3 (L3): Hourly $52.05, Monthly $9,022.00, Annually $108,264.00 (Eligible for L3 after 20 years of Marion County service and at least 1 year on Longevity 2.)This position is represented by the Marion County Law Enforcement Association (MCLEA). Deputy Sheriffs with the Sheriff's Office receive a generous benefit package including:Medical and dental insurance with generous employer contribution (Marion County pays 95%)PERS & OPSRP Retirement (Marion County pays employee's 6% contribution)Paid vacation and sick leave11 paid holidays per year1 paid commissioners day per year2 paid personal holidays per yearPaid training program with accelerated field training for qualifying lateral applicantsEmployer provided Group Term Life InsuranceEmployer provided Long-Term Disability PlanVoluntary Term Life InsuranceVoluntary Short-Term DisabilityVoluntary Deferred Compensation PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramRetirement Medical Trust with employer contributionsMaintains security, sanitation, health, and medical standards by supervising adults in custody (AICs).Ensures due process rights of AICs in disciplinary matters and that AIC rights to the legal system are maintained.Ensures that AICs have access to materials, services and privileges according to the law.Adheres to, implements and enforces job-related rules, policies, procedures and post orders in a manner which promotes the safe, secure and orderly operation of the facility.Attends and participates in facility and unit briefings, meetings, and training.Initiates and maintains neat, accurate and complete reports, memos, disciplinary reports, logbooks and unit rosters.Works in a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day a week facility which may require working day, swing and night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.Remains constantly alert and observant the entire shift.Controls access to and egress from the facility.Conducts visual AIC welfare checks and counts, equipment and facility structural inspections.Conducts tactile-clothed and visual-unclothed searches of AICs to discover contraband, and to ensure AIC welfare while incarcerated.Conducts area searches to detect contraband or deficiencies in the security systems or physical structure of the facility.Transports and escorts AICs inside and outside the facility.Responds to and assists other staff in managing a variety of emergency situations.Uses approved facility restraints in the control of AICs.Operates fire-fighting equipment in the suppression of institutional fires.Maintains and uses firearms.Monitors audio traffic on the radios, telephones, and intercommunication systems, and acts as the central dispatch for the entire facility in routine and emergency situations.Controls, issues, and records issuance of keys and radios.Monitors auditory and visual emergency alarm systems.Coordinates directly with the incident commander during emergency situations.Uses audio-visual surveillance equipment to monitor movement in the hallways of the facility.Verbally provides instructions and orders to adults in custody over the intercom for the safe, secure and orderly operation of the facility.Must meet the following State Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements:United States Citizen within one year of employmentAt 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: 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#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #181-2026-2, you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.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.WAGES$31.40 - $37.87 Trainee Pay Rate*$34.48 - $46.16 Certified Pay Rate*Hourly rate negotiable.In addition to the base pay rates above, Institutions Deputies may be eligible for a variety of pay incentives including:Certification 8% (4% for intermediate and 4% for advanced)Bilingual 5%Field Training Officer 5%Instructor 5%Cell Extraction 5%SWAT Team 5%Longevity PayINSTITUTIONS DEPUTY SHERIFF - PAY SCALEDeputy Sheriff Trainee – New hires without DPSST corrections certificationStep 3: Hourly $31.40, Monthly $5,442.67, Annually $65,312.00Deputy Sheriff – Current DPSST corrections certificationStep 1: Hourly $34.48, Monthly $5,976.53, Annually $71,718.40Step 2: Hourly $36.04, Monthly $6,246.93, Annually $74,963.20Step 3: Hourly $37.91, Monthly $6,571.07, Annually $78,852.80Step 4: Hourly $39.76, Monthly $6,891.73, Annually $82,700.80Step 5: Hourly $41.81, Monthly $7,247.07, Annually $86,964.80Step 6: Hourly $43.86, Monthly $7,602.40, Annually $91,228.80Step 7: Hourly $46.16, Monthly $8,001.07, Annually $96,012.80Longevity 1 (L1): Hourly $48.47, Monthly $8,401.47, Annually $100,817.60 (Eligible for L1 after 10 years of Marion County service and at least 1 year on pay scale step 7.)Longevity 2 (L2): Hourly $50.89, Monthly $8,820.93, Annually $105,851.20 (Eligible for L2 after 15 years of Marion County service and at least 1 year on Longevity 1.)Longevity 3 (L3): Hourly $52.05, Monthly $9,022.00, Annually $108,264.00 (Eligible for L3 after 20 years of Marion County service and at least 1 year on Longevity 2.)This position is represented by the Marion County Law Enforcement Association (MCLEA). Deputy Sheriffs with the Sheriff's Office receive a generous benefit package including:Medical and dental insurance with generous employer contribution (Marion County pays 95%)PERS & OPSRP Retirement (Marion County pays employee's 6% contribution)Paid vacation and sick leave11 paid holidays per year1 paid commissioners day per year2 paid personal holidays per yearPaid training program with accelerated field training for qualifying lateral applicantsEmployer provided Group Term Life InsuranceEmployer provided Long-Term Disability PlanVoluntary Term Life InsuranceVoluntary Short-Term DisabilityVoluntary Deferred Compensation PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramRetirement Medical Trust with employer contributionsMaintains security, sanitation, health, and medical standards by supervising adults in custody (AICs).Ensures due process rights of AICs in disciplinary matters and that AIC rights to the legal system are maintained.Ensures that AICs have access to materials, services and privileges according to the law.Adheres to, implements and enforces job-related rules, policies, procedures and post orders in a manner which promotes the safe, secure and orderly operation of the facility.Attends and participates in facility and unit briefings, meetings, and training.Initiates and maintains neat, accurate and complete reports, memos, disciplinary reports, logbooks and unit rosters.Works in a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day a week facility which may require working day, swing and night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.Remains constantly alert and observant the entire shift.Controls access to and egress from the facility.Conducts visual AIC welfare checks and counts, equipment and facility structural inspections.Conducts tactile-clothed and visual-unclothed searches of AICs to discover contraband, and to ensure AIC welfare while incarcerated.Conducts area searches to detect contraband or deficiencies in the security systems or physical structure of the facility.Transports and escorts AICs inside and outside the facility.Responds to and assists other staff in managing a variety of emergency situations.Uses approved facility restraints in the control of AICs.Operates fire-fighting equipment in the suppression of institutional fires.Maintains and uses firearms.Monitors audio traffic on the radios, telephones, and intercommunication systems, and acts as the central dispatch for the entire facility in routine and emergency situations.Controls, issues, and records issuance of keys and radios.Monitors auditory and visual emergency alarm systems.Coordinates directly with the incident commander during emergency situations.Uses audio-visual surveillance equipment to monitor movement in the hallways of the facility.Verbally provides instructions and orders to adults in custody over the intercom for the safe, secure and orderly operation of the facility.Must meet the following State Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements:United States Citizen within one year of employmentAt 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: 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#J-18808-Ljbffr
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