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Linn County, Oregon

A beautiful place to live and work!

Linn County, located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, is surrounded by beautiful landscape year round and is just a short drive away from the mountains, beaches and waters of Oregon. If you enjoy the great outdoors and four seasons of change, this is the place for you! The Linn County Sheriff's Office offers meaningful work, unique professional challenges, endless learning opportunities, and excellent benefits! Join our team of professionals that make a difference in the lives of others.

About our County

According to the United States Census Bureau, Linn County has a total area of 2,309 square miles, of which 2,290 square miles is land and 19 square miles (0.8%) is water.  It is located in the Willamette Valley. In 2010, the center of population of Oregon was located in Linn County, near the city of Lyons.

Learn more about our County here.

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Community Involvement

We love our community! See how we've been involved .......

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Image 4 of 18 in gallery section. Image title is Michelle Micah Vet Parade.
Image 5 of 18 in gallery section. Image title is Frambes HB Kids.
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Image 7 of 18 in gallery section. Image title is SAR Kids.
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Image 10 of 18 in gallery section. Image title is Dive Team presentation.
Image 11 of 18 in gallery section. Image title is Ross with kiddo fishing.
Image 12 of 18 in gallery section. Image title is Beckie coffee with a cop.
Image 13 of 18 in gallery section. Image title is Madeline with dog.
Image 14 of 18 in gallery section. Image title is Appreciation Dinner.
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Image 17 of 18 in gallery section. Image title is Ross & Mumey at Strawberry Festival.
Image 18 of 18 in gallery section. Image title is Strawberry Parade 2025.
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Annual Boat Inspections

Every year we offer free boat safety inspections to our community!

The safety checks typically take place in May at Bi-Mart locations throughout Linn County.  We will have free safety whistles, Sheriff’s Office SWAG, as well as a limited number of FREE life vests available for kids, courtesy of your neighborhood Bi-Mart!

These boat safety checks offer you an opportunity to have your boat inspected to ensure safety on the water!