Located on the beautiful Southern Oregon Coast, Curry County is an equal opportunity employer and provides for a drug free workplace with excellent benefits and retirement. Employment applications in Microsoft Word format may be downloaded by using the link below. Complete job descriptions in Microsoft Word format may be downloaded by clicking on the job title or by calling, writing or e-mailing the Curry County Personnel Office at the address and number indicated.
Planning Director
Curry County is accepting applications for a full time (40 hours/week) Planning Director for a two person Planning Department. This position is a full-time management position not represented by a bargaining unit and reports to the County Administrator. The Planning Department is responsible for private land use planning and permitting actions. The position supervises one planner. Primary duties include processing of Administrative land use development permit applications, advising the County Administrator, Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission; providing recommendations regarding amendments to County land use policies, preparing and administering the Planning Department budget and working with other county employees and individual citizens. Requires Bachelor's degree in planning or a related field and 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in city, county or regional land use planning or related field; or any satisfactory equivalent of experience and training. SALARY: $55,410 - 70,737 annually, plus excellent health benefits and retirement. CLOSING: Friday, October 12, 2018.
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Juvenile Victim Assistance Program Advocate
Curry County District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for a part time (24 hours per week) Juvenile Victim Assistance Program Advocate. Provides direct victim services to victims of juvenile crime. Familiarity with criminal justice system and community resources. High school graduate or equivalency required and three years of experience working directly with the public in the public safety sector or human services field; or any satisfactory equivalent of experience and training. Salary: $1921 - 2452/month. Open until filled. Pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check required.
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The Curry County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a part time (approx. 10 –hours per week) Jail Nurse. Administers, organizes and directs the overall operation of the healthcare function in the jail. Deals directly with inmates to triage their medical needs on a case by case basis. Bachelor’s degree in nursing and 10 years’ experience in the field of nursing; requires RN license in Oregon; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training. Hourly rate: TBD depending on experience. Open until filled. Pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.
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Curry County District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for a Deputy District Attorney III. The position requires professional legal work in the investigation, preparation and prosecution of major criminal actions including, but not limited to, murder, manslaughter, rape, sodomy, assault cases, etc. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited law school, members in good standing of the Oregon State Bar, and possess a valid driver license. Requires more than three years of experience as a Deputy District Attorney or its equivalent. Salary: TBD depending on experience. Position includes excellent benefits and retirement. Open until filled. Pre-employment drug screen and criminal history check required.
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Communications Deputy
Curry County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a Road Deputy. Enforces state and local traffic, criminal, and civil laws and ordinances. Patrols roads, waterways, and business and residential areas. One continuous year of experience as a law enforcement officer, or graduation from a two year college with an Associate’s degree in Law Enforcement; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training. Must have a valid driver license. DPSST certification preferred. Salary: $3472 – 4429/month depending on experience and certification. Includes excellent benefits and retirement. Pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check required.
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Curry County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a Corrections Deputy (certified preferred). Ensures the security and general welfare of those in custody of the Curry County Jail. High school graduation or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years old. Must have a valid driver license. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of employment, Basic Corrections Officer Certificate with the Oregon Board on Police Standards and Training. Salary: $3258-4158/month plus excellent benefits and retirement. Open until filled. Pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check required.