The Sheriff’s Office will post all job openings on this site and also with Worksource Oregon. We will take applications at all times and keep them on file for one year or until the position you are interested in comes open.
Employment opportunities
To qualify for positions with the Sheriff’s Office, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be a US citizen (certified patrol and corrections positions only)
- Have a valid driver’s license
- *Pass a written test
- *Pass a physical agility test
- Pass an oral interview
- Pass a Sheriff/Lie interview
- Pass a complete background check
- *Pass a medical exam
- Pass a Drug screening
*These steps do not apply to administrative positions.
Download the Employment Application and drop it off at the UCSO front office or mail to 1109 K Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850, or email it to sheriff@union-county.org.
Current openings
Patrol
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for a full-time Patrol Deputy. Preference will be given to currently certified officers. The pay range is $4,564 to $5,825 per month DOE, which includes lateral hires. Applications are due by September 4, 2026.
Candidates must meet the following conditions:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be a US citizen (certified patrol and corrections positions only)
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Pass a written test
- Pass a physical agility test
- Pass an oral interview
- Pass a Sheriff interview
- Pass a complete background check
- Pass a medical exam
- Pass a drug screening
- Pass a psychological exam
To apply download an application, or pick one up at the office, and return it to the Sheriff’s Office in person or in email to sheriff@union-county.org
Eastern Oregon Mediation Center Executive Director
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is now taking applications for a part-time (20-30 hrs/week) Eastern Oregon Mediation Center Executive Director. Applications are due by Sept. 15, 2026.
Purpose of position: The Executive Director oversees the Eastern Oregon Mediation Center activities
Essential job functions:
Write and administer grants, maintain program budget
Maintain all invoices and billing tasks for the program
Maintain EOMC website
Serve as liaison with EOMC advisory board, schedule and facilitate advisory board meetings as needed and to meet grant requirements
Community Mediation intake calls and all mediation coordination tasks
Coordinate Small Claim mediations with the court
Recruiting and Retention of program volunteers
Provide community resource opportunities and trainings for program volunteers
Attend Resolution Oregon quarterly meetings, including networking and discussions.
Order office supplies and cleaning supplies as needed
Able to complete basic mediation training within 9 months of hire
Reserve Corrections Deputy
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Reserve Corrections Deputies. This is a part-time position assigned to work in the Union County Correctional Facility. Shifts will be on an as-needed basis. Applicants must meet at a minimum the following conditions:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be a US citizen (certified patrol and corrections positions only)
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Pass a written test (POST Exam)
- Pass an oral interview
- Complete a comprehensive background check
- Pass a medical exam
- Pass a drug screening
Pay will be at a rate of $20 per hour. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. To apply download an application, or pick one up at the office, and return it to the Sheriff’s Office in person or in email to sheriff@union-county.org