Recruit Deputy (Jail AND Patrol Divisions)

Washington County, Oregon•Hillsboro, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is continuously recruiting for Recruit Deputy vacancies in our Patrol and Jail Divisions. To learn more, visit : Join WCSO . QUESTIONS: Please contact [email protected] or call 503-846-5646 if you have any questions. TO BEGIN THE PROCESS FOR A DEPUTY POSITION AT WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE YOU MUST: Click the "Apply" button on the top right to submit an application AND Submit a current National Testing Network (NTN) score OR current Public Safety Testing (PST) score within 30 days of application. OR Provide proof of a bachelor's degree to satisfy the written exam requirement within 30 days of application. You do NOT need a bachelors degree to apply. WCSO Test Standards: NTN Frontline National test exam (Patrol or Jail) - Scores of at least 70% on the reading and written sections, and 65% on the video section are passing. NTN REACT exam (Jail only) - Scores of at least 70% on all three (3) sections of the test are passing. PST Public Safety Testing (Patrol of Jail) - Test Standards - Scores of at least 70% on all sections is passing ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Please refer to the Recruit Deputy Classification Specification or Jail Recruit Deputy Specification for the official job description and list of essential job duties.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age by hire date.
High school graduate or possess GED certificate of high school equivalency.
No felony convictions; misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
Must be able to attain certification by the Oregon DPSST after one (1) year with the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Must be a US citizen or have applied for citizenship at time of application.
Complete Your Employment Application
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.
Physical Ability Test (PAT): WCSO provides free PAT after you apply.
Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) – You will have 17 days to complete this in-depth background packet.
Pre-Suitability Test – This test evaluates an applicant's characteristics and match for the certified law enforcement profession.
Full background investigation and interview - This part of the process can take up to six weeks to complete.
Ride Along and Jail Job Shadow – Candidates are required to complete both a patrol ride along and jail job shadow.
Panel Interview
Commander Interview and Conditional Job Offer. (Conditional on passing step 10.)
Post Offer Physical and Psychological Evaluation – The evaluations are completed by a third party; licensed medical doctor and a licensed psychologist.

Responsibilities

Please refer to the Recruit Deputy Classification Specification or Jail Recruit Deputy Specification for the official job description and list of essential job duties.