Join our Team!

Looking for a law enforcement job in the great Pacific Northwest?  Want a rewarding career in law enforcement? We seek individuals who are able to work independently and are also able to thrive within a team environment. We are committed and highly invested in serving all of Polk County.

We believe in providing access to state-of-the-art training and fully-equipping our deputies with top-of-the-line gear. Deputies receive an annual equipment allowance in addition to the Office providing a complete uniform with all duty gear included.

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Have questions: Send an Email to Sheriff Garton

We are invested in the well-being of our deputies. Extensive benefits include:

Veteran’s Preference

Incentive Pay and additional Pay (in addition to base salary):

Incentive pay: 

• Education 4% for AA 
• 7% for BS
• 5% Special assignment (MCRT, Detective, Drone Coordinator or Forest Deputy) 
• Bi-Lingual (5%)

DPSST Certification Pay:

• 4% Intermediate Certification 
• 7% Advanced Certification

12 Hour shift differential pay:

• 9 hours additional pay per month while working 12 hour shifts

Paid Leave:

• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years 
• 8 hours of Holiday. Deputy positions will gain 8 hours per month in holiday pay that can be banked up to 80 hours or cashed out each month.
• Personal leave & monthly sick leave. 

Other Benefits:

Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium
Medical, dental, vision coverage, Rx, FSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life Insurance - employer paid,
Occupational life and long-term disability
Retirement benefits – PERS/OPSRP and deferred compensation - 100% employer funded contributions
Tuition reimbursement

For a complete list of premium pays and other benefits, refer to the Polk County Deputy Sheriffs' Association (DSA) collective bargaining agreement.