Position Classification
Position Classification
The purpose of the classification system is to organize related positions into groups that share common requirements, duties, decision-making requirements, responsibilities, impacts, and/or working conditions. Groups and classifications not only guide consistent entry qualifications but also help govern compensation.
Groups
Benton County divides jobs into 9 groups.
- Management & Executive
- Clerical & Administrative
- Legal
- Maintenance & Operations
- Clinical Health
- Technical
- Information Technology
- Programming
- Business & Financial
Classifications and Classification Series
The 9 major job groups above are broken down into 20 classification series and 65 individual classifications.
Sheriff’s Office Deputies Classifications
| Job Family | Working Title | Representation | Pay Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Control Deputy | Animal Control Program Manager | BCDSA | 120D |
| Deputy A (DPSST Basic Certification) | Corrections Deputy | BCDSA | 160D |
| Patrol Deputy | BCDSA | 160D | |
| Parole & Probation Officer | BCDSA | 160D | |
| Deputy B (DPSST Intermediate Certification) | Corrections Deputy | BCDSA | 165D |
| Patrol Deputy | BCDSA | 165D | |
| Parole & Probation Officer | BCDSA | 165D | |
| Deputy C (DPSST Advanced Certification) | Corrections Deputy | BCDSA | 170D |
| Law Enforcement Deputy | BCDSA | 170D | |
| Parole & Probation Officer | BCDSA | 170D | |
| Corporal C | Deputy Corporal | Non-represented | 190D |
| Sergeant | Training & Recruitment Sergeant | Non-represented | C45 |
| Corrections Sergeant | Non-represented | C45 | |
| Law Enforcement Sergeant | Non-represented | C45 | |
| Parole & Probation Sergeant | Non-represented | C45 | |
| Lieutenant | Corrections Lieutenant | Non-represented | D62 |
| Captain | Law Enforcement Captain | Non-represented | D71 |
| Corrections Captain | Non-represented | D71 | |
| Parole & Probation Captain | Non-represented | D71 |