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Corrections Technician

Salary

$26.24 - $35.28 Hourly

Location

Lincoln County, OR

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

24-28 (720)

Department

Sheriff's Office

Division

CORRECTIONS

Opening Date

09/17/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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+ Benefits

Position Summary

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is hiring a team of Corrections Technicians to assist our Deputies by relieving them of some of the administrative tasks they have been performing, giving them a chance to focus on other duties. This position is a great entry level position into the law enforcement field.

The person in this position will provide support to Corrections Deputies in maintaining the security and welfare of adults in custody (AIC) in the Lincoln County Jail. Work involves monitoring and operating the jail’s security system by voice and automated locking-unlocking devices, maintaining jail records, processing warrants and operating various types of office equipment. This person will handle intake of AIC's with the assistance of a Deputy.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

Maintain Jail Security:

+ Perform visual surveillance within the jail facility.

+ Control public access to the jail.

+ Operate the computerized security system and door control panel.

+ Monitor fire and court alarm panel.

Processing functions:

+ Booking/intake process according to current policy/practice.

+ Process reports, warrant verifications and clearances, booking records, and other legal documents from other criminal justice agencies to maintain a complete jail records system.

+ Classify, file, and retrieve reports and documents.

+ Perform associated data entry for processing functions.

Other administrative functions:

+ Answer telephones.

+ Maintain activity logs.

+ Receive cash for payments of bail or placement on AIC account.

+ Receive inquiries from the general public for information or services.

Lincoln County Jail

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma / GED

Certifications

Required to maintain CPR/First Aid Certification, Notary and LEDS certification.

Knowledge of: General office practices, digital archiving systems, police records and procedures, policies, and methods.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Lincoln County, OR | Official Website (https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/)

Sheriff's Office | Lincoln County, OR

Jail | Lincoln County, OR (https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/782/Jail)

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Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are availablE. PERS retirement plan is provided to employees who are required to carry a gun. For other employees in the LCDA unit, there is a 401K retirement plan with a current County contribution of 11%.

Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.

Employer

Lincoln County

Address

210 SW Second St. Newport, Oregon, 97365

Phone

541-265-4157 541-265-0375

Website

http://www.co.lincoln.or.us