Deschutes County commissioners launch process to appoint interim Sheriff

Following Sheriff Kent van der Kamp’s announcement that he will resign at the end of July, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) has launched a process to appoint an interim Sheriff.  

The BOCC is required by state law to appoint an interim Sheriff, who will serve until a new Sheriff is elected. The appointee must meet the following qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be a resident of Deschutes County
• Must provide proof of certification or eligibility for certification by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training

Individuals who are qualified and interested in serving as the interim Sheriff will need to submit application materials to the Board by Friday, July 11 at 5 p.m. Candidates can visit www.deschutes.org/interimsheriff for additional information and application instructions. 

The Board of Commissioners has indicated it intends to identify the appointee before July 31.

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