Police Officer

Police Officer Position

The Black Butte Ranch Police Department is now accepting applications to fill one full-time police officer position. We are interested in candidates who are entry level candidates, certified lateral police officers, or those officers who recently retired in good standing and would like to start a second career.

The Black Butte Ranch Police Department (BBRPD) is a small and unique department located in the Northwest corner of Deschutes County. We are one of two police service districts in Oregon and are responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and tranquility of Black Butte Ranch. The current structure of the Department consists on a Chief of Police, a Lieutenant who serves as the Operations Commander, and four officers. We are additionally supported by an administrative manager and two volunteers.

The Ranch consists of over 1200 homes, two 18 hole golf courses, five pool sites, five dining facilities, two recreation centers, a horse stable, and various other Corporation buildings. All of this sits on 8.2 square miles, just west of Sisters Oregon. The 2020 US Census reported a population of 260 full-time residents however, our summer population can grow to 5,000 people.

In addition to our duties on the Ranch, we are often called to assist our surrounding law enforcement agencies in Sisters, Camp Sherman, Suttle Lake and beyond. In 2025 we responded to 448 calls for service off of the Ranch.

Because we are small our officers have the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of a modern police department. Here are a few of the things each one of our officers is involved in on a regular basis:

• Community Engagement Activities - Handing out stickers and other swag to children while on patrol, handing out free hotdogs on National Night Out, jumping in on a kids baseball game, attending the annual Black Butte Ranch Easter Egg hunt, and Fourth of July celebration.
• Traffic Enforcement - Our officers enforce traffic law both on and off the Ranch. As an active member of the Central Oregon MATT (Multi-Agency Traffic Team) our officers are encouraged to participate at all MATT events. Each month the MATT focuses on either speed enforcement, distracted driving, occupant safety, or DUII enforcement throughout Central Oregon. Through our involvement with this team, we are able to help make the roads of both Black Butte Ranch and Central Oregon safer for everyone.
• Criminal Investigations - At BBRPD you are not just the initial responding officer, our also the investigator. Our officers are responsible for investigating their own cases and are supported in working towards making an arrest and obtaining a successful prosecution.
• Regular Training Opportunities - The department offers training to its officers on a regular basis both on and off site. We attend training events at Deschutes County Sheriffs Office, Bend Police and Oregon State Police. The department also has its own firearms range and conducts scenario based live fire drills annually.
• Specialty Assignments - Our officers have the opportunity to assist the department by taking the lead in certain specialty assignments that may be handled by a supervisor at a bigger agency. Examples include: department coordinator for Axon Taser and body cameras, Public Information Officer, Traffic Safety Grant Coordinator, Wellness Coordinator, and Community Relations.
• Close Relationship with Black Butte Ranch Fire Department - Our department maintains a close working relationship with BBR Fire. Our officers are often stopping by the fire station to share a meal or tease them about getting to call after the police department. Our Wednesday Kids Program during the summer is a cooperative venture between the police and fire department and held at the fire station.

General Statement of Duties

Performs peace officer functions of law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol and investigation. Controls traffic, and enforces state and local traffic regulations, and other ordinances and laws. Respond to calls, including traffic accidents, major and minor crimes, civil complaints, and perform CPR/First Aid as necessary. Works directly with citizens in the areas of criminal and civil law enforcement. Regularly engages with Black Butte Ranch community members. Performs related work as required including planning and research. Incumbents in this position may be required to work rotating shifts, including weekend and holiday assignments. Employees may be subject to being called back to work on short notice for reasons that include, but aren't limited to: to respond to emergencies, to fill open duty shifts.

Essential Job Functions

A Black Butte Ranch Police Officer may perform any of the following duties. However, these examples do not include all the specific tasks which an officer may be expected to perform.

1. Patrols roads, residential and business areas that are important for the protection of the District. Enforces traffic and criminal laws and issues citations or warnings to violators. Conduct building security checks and checks for suspicious persons and vehicles.
2. Responds to a wide variety of radio calls including thefts, juvenile complaints, burglaries, sexual assaults, family disputes, barking dogs, loud parties, etc., and take appropriate action. Performs investigations at accident and crime scenes and directs traffic if necessary.
3. Performs life saving measures and treats serious physical injuries as needed utilizing CPR and First Aid techniques.
4. Exhibit sufficient mental acuity and sound reasoning abilities necessary to quickly review, analyze, understand, evaluate, and interpret department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations during calls for service and other work-related events. Ability to work independently and make sound decisions that accurately reflect the goals and objectives of the Department.
5. Assists the public by answering inquiries regarding directions, laws, ordinances, and Ranch Rules; aids stranded motorists; conducts vacation house checks; checks road conditions, street signs, and areas of access control and reports defects; gives other assistance to the public as needed.
6. Maintains effective working relationship with law enforcement agencies. Provides assistance and back-up as requested. Provide appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, and citizens regarding on-going investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, traffic accidents, etc.
7. Makes arrests and issues citations when required or appropriate. Handles and transports prisoners as called for by law. Prepares full and comprehensive reports on major and many minor activities within the officer's jurisdiction.
8. Investigates accidents and criminal complaints as assigned. Contacts victims, witnesses, and suspects and handles evidence to conduct interviews and interrogations. Reports all pertinent information to fellow officers and supervisors.
9. Maintain written records and prepare sufficiently detailed reports regarding investigations, which are reviewed by a supervisor and used for crime prevention, prosecution and office activities. Appears in court as a law enforcement officer or witness to testify as necessary. Will work on the preparation of the court case in conjunction with superior officers and various attorneys.
10. Maintains in good standing all certifications, licenses, qualifications and other educational requirements as determined by law or policy.
11. Perform other projects, functions, and tasks, as assigned. Complete designated job tasks, special projects and all other duties as assigned to meet department goals. Show a willingness to assist fellow employees with additional needs as time and workload allows.
12. Maintain cooperative working relationships with Police Department staff, Black Butte Ranch Corporation staff, other organizations and the public.
13. Communicate in an appropriate professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, residents, guests, colleagues, members of the public, and others with whom we may work, often in stressful conditions.
14. Utilizes a variety of speech patterns and tones that are appropriate for various types of calls for service. This may include speaking loudly and forcefully, to speaking in a manner that is calm and relies on de-escalation techniques.
15. Ability to routinely operate assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools skillfully, safely, and in conformance with applicable laws and regulations.
16. Actively demonstrate high levels of employee engagement, accountability, coachability, and responsibility for personal performance and results.

Special Requirements/Qualifications/Licenses:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must not have been convicted of any crime punishable as a felony in any jurisdiction or a crime involving domestic violence (applicants with lesser criminal records will be evaluated on an individual basis)
• Must not have any discharge less than honorable from any branch of the military
• Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license within 2 months of hire, with acceptable driving record
• Academy Certification: be able to obtain reciprocity or already have, law enforcement certification by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Must pass all phases of the examination process, which may including an oral and written exam, interviews, comprehensive background investigation, psychological test, physical and agility testing
• Must be able to obtain an Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance upon hiring.