Corrections Deputy - Entry Level and Lateral

About the role

Join the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) and become part of a dynamic team where your commitment to justice and community safety can make a real difference. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to serving the community, passionate about helping others and inspired by a strong sense of purpose. MCSO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and investing in professional development opportunities throughout your career. If you are dedicated to equitable justice for all, have strong communication and conflict resolutions skills, are dependable, resourceful, and believe in providing unwavering compassion through exemplary public safety service, we invite you to join our team and begin or continue your public safety career with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. To learn more about our agency, please watch our video: Join Our Team Corrections Deputies are required to become proficient in the use of side-arms, chemical agents, and other riot control weapons, in addition to the use of emergency communication systems, the practical application of self-defense tactics and the unarmed physical control of adults in custody. Corrections Deputies must possess good judgment, act appropriately and responsibly, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Once you have mastered the basic duties of a Corrections Deputy, there are many special assignments available throughout the agency, including assignments in Classification, Close Street Supervision, Court Services, Transport Unit, Work Crew, Intelligence and Life Safety. You may also choose to join a specialty team, such as the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT), Dive Team, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard or the Corrections Critical Incident Response Team. The average annual first year income for Entry-Level MCSO Corrections Deputies for Fiscal Year 2024: $104,710.77 The average annual income includes Premium Pay. Premium Pay: Overtime : 1.5 times the employee's regular hourly rate. Double time: All authorized work performed on the second day following the normal work week shall be paid for at the rate of 2 times the employee's regular hourly rate. Shift Differential : 3% premium to employees for all hours worked on shifts beginning between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. 4% premium to employees for hours worked on shifts beginning between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. 5% premium for all employees who are assigned to work a relief shift. Uncontrolled Environment Training (UNET) Qualification Pay: 1.5% premium. Translator Pay: 3% premium. Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)/Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT) pay: 6% premium. Dive Team Pay : 6% premium. Trainer Pay : 8% premium. Education Premium: This premium pay is not cumulative, and employees are eligible for one level only: 1% premium for college coursework: 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours. 3% premium for a bachelor's degree. Relocation Reimbursement: Candidates may be eligible for moving expenses reimbursed up to $2,500 with submission of expense receipts. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Book, interview, classify and process adults in custody (AIC) into jail; conduct searches of AIC; release from custody and return property. Count, control and monitor AIC movement and activity in housing units, modules, cells and open dormitory settings; monitor suicidal AIC to determine if they require suicidal watch and provide counseling and coordination of medical services; conduct security and welfare checks and connect AIC with mental health services; search jail areas for contraband; secure and maintain evidence. Escort AIC to areas and events within the institution, court appearances, personal interviews, medical care and other institutions; assemble and monitor AIC for transports to and from other counties, state facilities, extraditions and others; supervise and monitor mealtimes and recreational activities; supervise AIC work crews; prepare daily work release logs and investigate and report violations. Control violent and/or mentally ill AIC; prepare daily count and AIC assignment sheets; document, record and write reports on AIC behavior and other applicable information. Respond to backup calls for medical, AIC assaults and other emergency situations; testify in court related to crimes committed in custody. Maintain security within the institution and oversee the health and safety of staff, AIC, and the public; control access and maintain inventory of keys; operate control rooms and panels; monitor and access security doors, gates, cameras, a