EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school graduate,  preferably with additional college level education in the field of law  enforcement, equivalent to an Associate's Degree. Preference given for  work experience in a law enforcement setting. Any satisfactory  equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the  ability to perform the described duties may be acceptable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possession  of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment, DPSST  certification as a Police Officer. Possession of, or ability to obtain  within six (6) months of employment, Law Enforcement Data System  certification (LEDS). Possession of, or ability to obtain within three  (3) months of employment, a current first aid/CPR card. Possession of an  appropriate Oregon motor vehicle operator's license and must be  insurable under the County's liability coverage.

SPECIAL NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 21 years  of age and be a citizen of the United States. Must be free of criminal  convictions which would affect DPSST certification or which would  violate any other County policy. Successfully pass a hand gun  qualification course two-four times per year or as dictated by the  Sheriff. The hiring process includes a comprehensive personal history  background inquiry as well as physical, psychological, and medical  testing components.

• Education: High School graduate

• Experience: Preference given for work experience in a law enforcement setting.