Posting number: 26-00143
Department: Sheriff
Division: DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION
Job classification: Law Enforcement - Parole and Probation Officer A
Posting type: Open
Categories: Law Enforcement, Probation
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Are you passionate about justice and community safety?
Do you want to make a positive difference in the community where you live?
If you answered YES, then we want to meet YOU!!
We're excited to announce all fees for testing have been waived, and Oregon lateral transfers will not need to take the written or physical (ORPAT) test.
Testing for this position is required. Both the POST and ORPAT tests will be offered on
***Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Benton County Fairgrounds starting at 8:30am. ***
Previous POST and ORPAT test results will be accepted if they've been completed within 1 year.
To provide supervisory and investigative services to individuals recommended for placement under supervision by releasing authorities, e.g., Courts, Board of Parole and Post Prison Supervision, Department of Corrections, local supervisory authority, and the Psychiatric Security Review Board.
The Parole & Probation Deputy position is the entry-level position in the Parole & Probation Division of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. However, depending on training and experience the selected candidate may be started at a greater salary step. The position requires day-to-day interaction with justice-involved individuals (JII’s) using basic corrections knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. Parole & Probation Deputies will be required to carry firearms issued by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office in the performance of their duties.
The purpose of the Parole and Probation Deputy is to supervise adult justice-involved individuals in the community to maintain a high standard of public safety. Parole and Probation Deputies provide opportunities and means for rehabilitation in order to prevent future recidivism. In addition, deputies address non-compliance through a graduated sanction process moving from least restrictive to most restrictive, depending on JII’s level of risk to the community.
Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.
First review of applications will be October 22, 2026.
Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.
All qualified candidates must complete the POST written test with a 70% or higher overall score and the ORPAT (Oregon Physical Abilities Test). You may submit previously earned test results (within 1 year for both the ORPAT and the written test).
No experience necessary; we will train. Preference will go towards lateral applicants who are currently Law Enforcement Certified and in good standing with their current/most recent agency.
Joining the Benton County Sheriff's Office will give you the opportunity to be a part of a progressive, professional law enforcement office that serves a county of over 90,000 citizens. Involvement opportunities are ample with these positions/duties available: Marine Patrol, Forest Patrol, Detectives, Street Crimes, Medical Examiner, K-9, Warrant Response Team, Honor Guard, Peer Support Team, Drug Recognition Expert, Field Training Deputy, Instructors (Firearms, Defensive Tactics, CONSIMS, EVOC, ATV, 1st Aid/CPR, OC Spray, Taser, Standard Field Sobriety Test, etc.), Search and Rescue, Crash Team, School Resource Deputy, and more!
Sgt. Ryan Roth, Training & Recruiting Sergeant
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Telephone: (541) 766-6853
ryan.roth@bentoncountyor.gov
Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov or by phone at 541-766-6081.
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and the Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”
Voters elect three County Commissioners and a Sheriff to four-year terms. The District Attorney is also elected to a four-year term and is a state official. The County Commissioners are assisted in their administrative responsibilities by the County Administrator, who is responsible for implementing County policy, managing operations, budget, and supervising Department Directors. With a ’23-’25 adopted budget of approximately $485.9 million and 604 employees, Benton County provides a breadth of services through its departments of Assessment, Board of Commissioners, Community Development, District Attorney, Fairgrounds, Records and Elections, Financial Services, Health Centers, Health Department, Human Resources, Information Technology, Juvenile, Natural Areas and Parks, Public Works, and the Sheriff’s Office.
In addition to Oregon State University and local entrepreneurship, Benton County’s economy is driven by the tech and health industries and regional agriculture. Traditionally, county Ag has focused on grass seed, Christmas trees, wine grapes, seed crops, organic produce, lumber, sheep, cattle and dairy, but recent years have seen large upswing in hazelnuts and marijuana. The community’s passion for supporting a thriving local economy allow the county to boast chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers, brewmasters and distilleries committed to locally grown ingredients with a strong focus on sustainability.
