Crook County is located in the center of the state, approximately three hours from Portland, Salem, Corvallis and Eugene. Bend, the largest city in central Oregon, is approximately 40 minutes away.

Geographically Crook County, with a population of approximately 26,845, is Oregon’s most centrally located county. Founded in 1882, the county seat, Prineville, has a population of 10,370. It is the only incorporated population center within Crook County. Powell Butte, Post and Paulina are the other communities found within the County.

Livestock, forest products, recreation, agriculture, manufacturing and wholesale trade comprise the major industries found within the county. Covering approximately 2,991 square miles, Crook County is rich in forests, rangelands and irrigated agricultural fields. The elevation of Prineville is 2,868 feet and receives an averages of 10.5 inches of moisture per year. Nights are cool and daytime temperatures are moderate. Average temperature in January is 31.8 degrees; in July it is 64.5 degrees.

Crook County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Summary Located in beautiful Central Oregon, Crook County has a small-town feel, numerous recreational opportunities, and boasts 204 days of sunshine per year. The fastest growing County in Oregon, Crook County’s leadership takes pride in serving the community that includes Prineville, the county seat, and is just a short distance from Redmond Airport serviced by several major carriers. The…
Summary Located in beautiful Central Oregon, Crook County has a small-town feel, numerous recreational opportunities, and boasts 204 days of sunshine per year. The fastest growing County in Oregon, Crook County’s leadership takes pride in serving the community that includes Prineville, the county seat, and is just a short distance from Redmond Airport serviced by several major carriers. The…
Summary Under the supervision of the Modernization Manager, the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator fulfills the requirements of the Oregon Health Authority Emergency Preparedness Agreement including planning, coordinating, and exercising response for public health emergencies. Essential Job Functions Public Health Preparedness Coordinate, manage and implement the Public…
DDA I: Annually: 82,180.80 – 110,510.40 Monthly: 6,848.40 – 9,209.20 DDA II: Annually: 86,673.60 – 116,521.60 Monthly: 7,222.80 – 9,710.13 I. Summary: The Crook County District Attorney’s Office represents the State of Oregon prosecuting adult and juvenile criminal cases and child support enforcement in Circuit Court. The District Attorney’s Office…
I. Summary: Crook County is accepting applications for Law Clerks; this is an intern position working in the Crook County District Attorney’s Office. Under the direction of the Deputy District Attorneys, the Law Clerk will assist with all aspects of prosecution, with a focus on misdemeanor prosecution. The Law Clerk will be mentored by the Deputy District Attorneys and is expected to…