Recruit Deputy (Jail AND Patrol Divisions)

To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:

• Age: Must be at least 21 years of age by hire date.

• Education: High school graduate or possess GED certificate of high school equivalency.

• Criminal Record: No felony convictions; misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• Driver's License: Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.

• Certifications: Must be able to attain certification by the Oregon DPSST after one (1) year with the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen or have applied for citizenship at time of application. 

STEPS IN THE HIRING PROCESS

If you have questions, please contact Washington Sheriff's Office Recruitment Team at: JoinWCSO@washingtoncountyor.gov OR call (503) 846-5646.

To be considered for a Recruit Deputy position (Jail AND Patrol), all applicants must successfully complete the following:
 
STEP 1: Complete Your Employment Application

STEP 2: Provide a passing National Testing Network (NTN) or Public Safety Testing (PST) score OR proof of a bachelor's degree within 30 days of application.

STEP 3: Physical Ability Test (PAT): WCSO provides free PAT after you apply. Click here to watch demonstration. Note: WCSO does not utilize the push-pull machine.
  
STEP 4: Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) –  You will have 17 days to complete this in-depth background packet.  

STEP 5:  Pre-Suitability Test – This test evaluates an applicant's characteristics and match for the certified law enforcement profession.

STEP 6: Full background investigation and interview - This part of the process can take up to six weeks to complete. 

STEP 7: Ride Along and Jail Job Shadow – Candidates are required to complete both a patrol ride along and jail job shadow. 

STEP 8:  Panel Interview
 
STEP 9: Commander Interview and Conditional Job Offer. (Conditional on passing step 10.)
 
STEP 10: Post Offer Physical and Psychological Evaluation – The evaluations are completed by a third party; licensed medical doctor and a licensed psychologist.

MORE INFORMATION:
Have questions? Read through this entire job announcement, especially the supplemental questions which includes information about Steps in the Hiring Process, Transferring Test Scores, Out-of-Area Candidates, and MORE. Still can't find an answer? Visit our WCSO Employment website.
 
Veterans' Preference:
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions by clicking here.
 
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: careers@washingtoncountyor.gov  at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

* Washington County is a drug-free workplace *