Salary : $98,612.80 - $132,204.80 Annually
Location : Salem, OR
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number:
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Institutions
Opening Date: 09/23/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 18

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is seeking corrections certified applicants to join our team as a Sergeant in the Institutions Division. Our agency houses adults in custody awaiting trial and serving sentences of one year or less. We are looking for candidates with a strong foundation in leadership, who value employee development, open communication, and building collaborative relationships with community partners. The selected candidate will have opportunities to serve in a variety of assignments, including shift supervision, administrative sergeant and judicial security sergeant.

SALARY
$47.41 - $63.56 Hourly
$3,792.80 - $5,084.80 Biweekly
$8,217.73 - $11,017.07 Monthly
In addition to the base pay rates above, Institutions Sergeants may be eligible for a variety of pay incentives including:

• Education 4% (2% associate degree or equivalent and 2% bachelor's degree or equivalent)
• Certification 6% (3% for intermediate and 3% for advanced)
• Bilingual 5%
• SWAT Team 5%
• Longevity

INSTITUTIONS SERGEANT - PAY SCALE
Sergeant - Current DPSST corrections certification
StepHourlyMonthlyAnnually1$47.41$8,217.73$98,612.802$49.82$8,635.47$103,625.603$52.30$9,056.33$108,784.004$54.87$9,510.80$114,129.605$57.59$9,982.27$119,787.206$60.52$10,490.13$125,881.607$63.56$11,017.07$132,204.80Longevity 1 (L1)
$66.74$11,568.27$138,819.20Eligible for L1 after 10 years of Marion County service and at least 1 year on pay scale step 7.Longevity 2 (L2)$70.09$12,148.93$145,787.20Eligible for L2 after 15 years of Marion County service and at least 1 year on Longevity 1.
Longevity 3 (L3)$71.67$12,422.80$149,073.60Eligible 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 Sheriff Sergeants Association (MCSSA). Sergeants 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 leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 1 paid commissioners day per year
• 2 paid personal holidays per year

• Employer provided Group Term Life Insurance
• Employer provided Long-Term Disability Plan
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401b

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This classification serves as a first line supervisor; duties include directing, supervising, planning, and coordinating the activities of assigned personnel. Assignments may include administrative and investigative responsibilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of an officer of higher rank who assigns duties and reviews work for effectiveness and conformance to policies, rules, and regulations as established.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises supervision over employees of a lower classification; participates in the selection of new personnel, recommends, and provides training, evaluates performance, and recommends personnel actions.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Participate in the development and review of office policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Facilitate and maintain positive communication between subordinates and superiors.
• Participate in management meetings and training.
• Receive and address public complaints and inquiries which may include the investigation of internal affairs as assigned or delegated by the Sheriff.
• Recommend necessary training for subordinates to handle their assignments efficiently and effectively.
• Supervise the investigation of major incidents; assign duties and track the management of cases. Evaluate and approve recommendations and case plans made by employees; appear and testify in court as required.
• Participate in the activities of the section supervised which includes arresting, transporting, serving summons and other court orders; assist with investigations as required.
• Provide supervision of personnel within the assigned section. Provide mentoring, training, and assign duties of employees.
• Confer with supervisors, social service agencies, schools, churches, public health agencies, criminal justice agencies and others regarding client related issues.
• Address civic groups and other agencies concerning department programs, activities, and related matters.
• Prepare written reports and maintains records necessary to the effective operation of the office.
• Assign deputies to cases to determine best course of action.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Four years of experience as a Certified Public Safety officer; AND
2. Possess a current Basic Corrections Certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a current Supervisory Certification or obtain within 36 months of appointment.
  See Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) website for certification requirements.
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of your driving record for selected applicants from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Marion County Sheriff's Office will conduct a comprehensive background check for all new employees and an updated background check for current employees.
• This position is represented by Marion County Sheriff Sergeants Association (MCSSA).
• Typical Work Schedule: The Marion County Sheriff's Office is a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week operation requiring availability to work rotating shifts, which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of state, county, and federal laws, including current court decisions, the relate to the classification; knowledge of laws governing arrest, search, and seizure; knowledge of investigative procedures and techniques; knowledge of administrative records, property, and evidence procedures; knowledge of personnel management, computer operations with the ability to perform routine maintenance and recommend upgrades. Skills and abilities to provide supervision, training and assign duties to law Institutions personnel; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies and the general public; ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form; ability to deal both tactfully and firmly with individuals; ability to think clearly and perform effectively in stressful or emergency situations; ability to maintain accurate and complete records; ability to obtain information from interviews, interrogation and observation; ability to function effectively in a leadership capacity; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of employees; ability to prepare complete and objective reports; ability to act quickly and assume command in emergencies.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Communicates effectively and coherently, orally and by telephone; communicates effectively in writing, with proper use of spelling, punctuation and grammar; utilizes basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; retains knowledge; works independently; accepts reasonable, instructive and professional criticism and responds with professional and appropriate behavior; remains calm in stressful situations; exercises discretion in personal behavior and in decision making; applies creativity when resolving problems; identifies good customer service and consistently applies those qualities to one's job performance; possesses sufficient interpersonal skills to deal with a wide variety of personalities and maintains a professional demeanor; works as a team member, in a team environment, and participates in the successful completion of a common goal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sees close and distant objects within normal parameters, with peripheral vision, at night and under dark or low light settings; demonstrates sufficient depth perception; differentiates colors; possesses olfactory senses; hears normal levels of speech; speaks clearly; uses loud voice to shout; sits, stands and/or walks for extended periods of time; climbs stairs and/or inclines repeatedly; bends; stoops; crawls; kneels; kicks doors open; lifts and carries up to 50 lbs.; pulls and pushes up to 200 lbs.; pushes doors open with shoulder; reaches for and lifts 10 lb. objects; turns neck 180°; twists body 90°; works in areas with limited ventilation; uses chemical agents to quell disturbances/riots; works in areas that have chemical agents released in the air; works in a wide range of temperature conditions, indoor and outdoor; writes legibly; uses hands to grasp, handle and manipulate objects; implements finger dexterity to manipulate objects; holds, aims and discharges firearm with sufficient accuracy to maintain minimum department qualifications; works flexible hours; meets and maintains DPSST certification requirements; obtains and maintains supervisory certification; operates a motor vehicle in the performance of duties; maintains a current Oregon driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. 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. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at

To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?

• Yes
• No

Select all of the certificate(s) or option(s) that you possess.

• DPSST Basic Corrections Certification
• DPSST Intermediate Corrections Certification
• DPSST Advanced Corrections Certification
• DPSST Basic Police Certification
• DPSST Intermediate Police Certification
• DPSST Advanced Police Certification
• DPSST Basic Parole Officer Certification
• DPSST Intermediate Parole Officer Certification
• DPSST Advanced Parole Officer Certification
• None of the above

Required Question