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Washington County, OR jobs

Recruit Deputy (Jail AND Patrol Divisions)

Washington County, OR
$37.37 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, clothing allowance
United States, Oregon, Hillsboro
155 North 1st Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 25, 2025

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 JoinWCSO@washingtoncountyor.gov 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.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings. We highly recommend subscribing to text messaging notifications.

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  • New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process.
  • For technical support, contact Government Job's Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.

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