Careers at MCSO

Patrol Deputy

The position of Patrol Deputy requires the individual to be able to work any shift, any day, including weekends and holidays. Overtime and call outs may be required with very little notice. Individual should have a willingness to help citizens and businesses throughout the communities they serve. The following requirements are also needed:

• Must be at least 21 years of age or old at time of hire.
• Valid Oregon driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Pass required testing
• United States Citizen
• Be able to obtain a Basic Police Certification through DPSST within 1 year of hire (on the job). 
• Complete the 16 week Basic Police Academy at DPSST within 1 year of hire (on the job). 
• Lateral/Certified officer preferred
• Bilingual preferred

Pay Scale: $4,748 per month to $7,190 per month with excellent benefits
                            ** Starting salary depending on training, certification level and experience

Communications Dispatcher

Morrow County Sheriff's Office is looking for a highly motivated and ambitious person to join our center. If you think you want a career where you can make a difference every day and think you can meet the below attributes, download the application below and get started! 

As a Communications Deputy you will provide emergency dispatch services for Police, Fire and Medical. The Communications Deputies duties include operating the various communication systems located in the 9-1-1 center, answering incoming 911 telephone lines and other lines for dispatching police, fire, and ambulance. The Communication Deputy will also provide information to emergency services in the field, and relaying and recording information provided by patrol personnel.

• Must be at least 21 years of age or old at time of hire.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam, drug test and DMV check.
• Must possess High School Diploma or GED.
• Possession of the Basic Certificate in Dispatch and Telecommunications issued by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training or higher. Obtainable within twelve (12) months (on the job).
• Possession of the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certificate of completion. Obtainable within twelve (12) months (on the job).
• Current CPR and First Aid, or able to obtain within three (3) Months

Pay Scale: $3,822 per month to $5,763 per month with excellent benefits
                            ** Starting salary depending on training, certification level and experience

Work Crew Lead

Morrow County Sheriff's Office is looking for an individual to be the next Work Crew Lead.  The Work Crew Lead shall work to restore crime victims and promote safe and secure communities, while performing within the framework of community/balanced and restorative justice.  Typical duties performed (but not limited to) direct supervision of offenders; managing and intervening with offender behavior, transporting in custody and out of custody offenders to community worksites, providing instruction and supervision of offenders to ensure safe and productive work experience, developing and maintaining positive working relationship with community partners.

• Must be at least 21 years of age or old at time of hire
• Valid Oregon Driver's License or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Possess either a high school diploma or GED
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification, or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Pass a full background investigation

Pay Scale: $3,987 per month to $5,517 per month with excellent benefits
                            ** Starting salary depending on training, certification level and experience

Court Security

The Court Security Deputy is a part-time position with primary responsibility to provide security for courtrooms and court facilities at the Morrow County Circuit Court in Heppner and Morrow County Justice Court in Irrigon.  Deputies may also patrol in marked vehicles, answer calls for service, serve civil paper and transport prisoners.  Deputies typically work 10 hour shifts on Thursdays at the Circuit Court in Heppner and eight hour shifts Wednesday and Thursday at the Justice Court in Irrigon.

• Must be at least 21 years of age or old at time of hire
• Valid Oregon Driver's License
• Possess either a high school diploma or GED
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Pass a full background investigation
• Complete physical and psychological testing
• Previous law enforcement experience preferred
• Bi-lingual preferred

Pay Scale: $3,515 per month to $4,862 per month with no benefits
                            ** Starting salary depending on training, certification level and experience