Jail Deputy

Washington County • Hillsboro, OR

1d • $41 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

Washington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to fill Variable Hour Jail Deputy (VHJD) positions. VHJD’s work a variety of positions in the Court Complex, the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) and the Jail. These positions include various transports to the Oregon State Hospital and other medical facilities. Court Security VHJD’s duties consist primarily of escorting Adults in Custody (AIC) to and from court appearances and provide law enforcement services at the Courthouse. VHJD’s are expected to maintain a routine schedule without periods of long absence. Hours can be adjusted to accommodate planned leaves/vacations. Variable Hour positions are at-will and hours are limited to twenty (20) hours per week averaged over a three (3) month period. These positions will accrue sick time and are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits. Please note - the information listed on the benefits tab are not applicable to this position. Variable Hour Jail Deputy Incentive! Washington County will provide a $500 per pay period stipend intended to roughly cover medical insurance premiums. The stipend is contingent on the employee meeting a minimum number of hours worked per pay period.

Requirements

• Currently possess a Basic Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training “DPSST” certification OR other equivalent local, state or federal certification as a Corrections Officer/Jail Deputy or Police Officer/Sheriff's Patrol Deputy
• Have completed a Field Training Program
• Have at least one year of full-time equivalent (2080 hours) work experience as a Corrections Officer/Jail Deputy or Police Officer/Sheriff's Patrol Deputy.
• Completion of required work experience must not have occurred greater than 12 months prior to the date of application submission.
• Must be eligible for certification in first aid and breathalyzer examination through the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Must attain a passing score on the practical firearms course.
• Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Not less than 20/200 in one (1) or both eyes, corrected 20/20 in both eyes.
• Applicants must pass a medical exam, drug screen and psychological evaluation prior to appointment.
• Senior high school graduate or possess GED certificate of high school equivalency as required by DPSST.
• The selected finalist(s) for this position must be able to pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office.

Responsibilities

• Shuttle, transport and escort AIC’s to and from court, medical and other appointments in and out of the jail
• Facilitate court appearances for AIC both in person and virtually via computer video interface.
• Facilitate and conduct prisoner transports to and from adult or juvenile detention facilities, and the Oregon State Hospital.
• Work closely with a multitude of professionals through the various partners of the justice system.
• Write both criminal and disciplinary reports.
• Make arrests, serve warrants, testify in court, investigate crimes in the courthouse, and develop probable cause incident to arrest.
• Assist in the jail during peak activity periods or when court needs are reduced.
• Participate in on-going division level training in line with certified FTEs (Patrol and Corrections)
• Participate in Court Security related training as outlined in CALEA standards for semi-annual Court Security Specific training.
• Perform searches of the building and on AIC’s, including pat, frisk and strip searches.
• Perform welfare rounds where AIC are present.
• Assist in processing new arrestee/remands including entering information in the jail management system, completing fingerprints and booking photos.
• VHJD may participate in Out of State Extraditions

Benefits

• Sick time accrual
• Variable Hour Jail Deputy Incentive: $500 per pay period stipend intended to roughly cover medical insurance premiums (contingent on meeting minimum hours worked per pay period)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED