Job Summary

This position performs law enforcement and crime prevention activities relating to federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws and ordinances. Arrests and books suspects; transports prisoners; investigates crimes and criminal complaints; provides field service of civil process; and prepares necessary reports. Performs other work as required.

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Your Total Compensation/Benefits

• Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!
  • 5 Paid Holidays + 80 Hour Holiday Leave Bank + 8 hours of vacation and sick leave accrual every month! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• Affordable Health Insurance with Oregon Teamsters Employers Trust!
  • The County will pay ninety percent (90%) and the employee will pay ten percent (10%) of the Premium for the Oregon Teamsters Employers Trust Plans:
    • Health and Welfare Plan GW
    • Vision Plan 4
  • The County shall offer a preferred provider dental plan and an alternative dental plan. The County will pay ninety percent (90%) and the employee will pay ten percent (10%) of the Premium for the preferred provider dental plan, which shall establish the maximum amount the County pays toward the lower cost plans.
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
• Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!
  • After 6 months of employment:
  • The county makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
  • The county makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
• A free wellness and assistance program that pays YOU!
  • We want to help you be your best self. Join county groups and competitions and get money added to your paycheck for taking care of yourself! Earn up to $240 a year in quarterly and yearly health incentives!
  • Participate in drawings for fun prizes like exercise equipment, smart watches, and more!
  • Get free legal and financial counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program, Canopy.
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
• Get paid for your knowledge and expertise:
  • 2.5 - 5% English-Spanish Bilingual Pay (to be verified at hire)
  • 5% Field Training Deputy Pay when actively being a trainer
  • K-9 Deputies receive extra 4 hours base pay every week
  • 7.5% Detective Pay
  • 2% ORPAT Pay annually-for 4:59 or less
  • 4% DPSST Intermediate Certification
  • 4% DPSST Advanced Certification
• Lateral Benefits:
  • Oregon Laterals currently DPSST certified do not have to test
  • Guaranteed interview
  • Pay (within scale) is at discretion of Sheriff
  • Sick and vacation banks at discretion of Sheriff
• Annual salary range of:
  • $62,631.86 - $90,781.89
  • This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!
  • The County invests in you and your family!
• Annual salary range increases:
  • Effective July 1, 2023, the salary schedule for positions in the bargaining unit shall be increased by four percent (4%).
  • Effective July 1, 2024, the salary schedule for positions in the bargaining unit shall be increased by four percent (4%).
  • Effective July 1, 2025, the salary schedule for positions in the bargaining unit shall be increased by four percent (4%).

The County will pay a retention bonus to employees based on the chart below:

• To be eligible for the retention bonuses, the employee must have been employed at the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1) in which the payment is made.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid State issued Driver's License with good driving record.
• 21 years of age at time of hire.
• High School Graduate or GED equivalent (Bachelor's Degree Preferred).
• US Citizen.
• Complete the ORPAT during hiring process and during Academy.
• Successfully pass a criminal records check, psych and medical before being hired.
• DPSST Basic Law Enforcement Certification - within 18 months of employment.
• LEDS Certification required within 6 months of hiring.
• First Aid and CPR Certifications within 60 days of hiring.

All qualified candidates must complete the POST written test with a 70% or higher overall score and the ORPAT (Oregon Physical Abilities Test). You may submit previously earned test results (within 1 year for both the ORPAT and the written test).

No experience necessary; we will train. Preference will go towards lateral applicants who are currently Law Enforcement Certified and in good standing with their current/most recent agency.

The Sheriff's Office

Joining the Benton County Sheriff's Office will give you the opportunity to be a part of a progressive, professional law enforcement office that serves a county of over 90,000 citizens. Involvement opportunities are ample with these positions/duties available: Marine Patrol, Forest Patrol, Detectives, Street Crimes, Medical Examiner, K-9, Warrant Response Team, Honor Guard, Peer Support Team, Drug Recognition Expert, Field Training Deputy, Instructors (Firearms, Defensive Tactics, CONSIMS, EVOC, ATV, 1st Aid/CPR, OC Spray, Taser, Standard Field Sobriety Test, etc.), Search and Rescue, Crash Team, School Resource Deputy, and more!

Questions regarding this position can be directed to
How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• There will be two rounds of interviews for this position. First round will be held virtually via GoToMeeting and second round will be in-person.

Additional information

• This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle. A driver's license is required.
• This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• This recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@co.benton.or.us or by phone at 541-766-6081.