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

Career Opportunities

Health Programs Coordinator Senior
Prineville, OR
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Summary The primary duties of this position are to coordinate prevention and health promotion activities for Central Oregon (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties). The position will work closely with the Prevention & Health Promotion Team and Central Oregon Overdose Prevention & Response (COOPR) Coalition to develop and implement programs for Crook County and Central Oregon that are…

Road Department Mechanic (Closes October 25, 2024)
Prineville, OR
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I. Job Purpose: The primary duties of this position are to perform a variety of skilled mechanical repairs, diagnostic inspections, maintenance and modifications to automotive, heavy equipment and other machinery and construction equipment. This position operates dump truck and provides snow control and flagging as directed by the Road Superintendent. Records and maintains all appropriate…

Legal Assistant I
Prineville, OR
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*Generous holiday and benefits package Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Office Manager and Child Support Enforcement Officer, this position performs specialized legal assistant functions for the Crook County District Attorney’s Office; performs a variety of duties associated with general office assistance in a legal setting. This position performs a variety of legal support…

Health Programs Coordinator - Senior (Mental Health)
Prineville, OR
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Summary The primary duties of this position are to coordinate prevention and health promotion activities for Crook County Health Department. The position will work closely with the Prevention & Health Promotion Supervisor and team to develop and implement programs for Crook County that are: data-driven, developmentally appropriate, culturally informed, equitable…

Family Health Service Supervisor (RN)
Prineville, OR
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PAY SCALE IS UNDER REVIEW Summary The Family Health Services Supervisor oversees the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Maternal Child Health Teams and the services provided therein. This position provides Nurse Home Visiting patient care and case management services for perinatal clients, families, and children up to age 21. As a member of…

Law Clerk Intern (Open Until Filled)
Prineville, OR
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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…

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