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Recruit Deputy; Jail AND Patrol Divisions

Job in Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon, 97104, USA
Listing for: Washington County, OR
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Government
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Recruit Deputy (Jail AND Patrol Divisions)

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call  if you have any questions.

TO BEGIN THE PROCESS
  • Click the "Apply" button on the top right to submit an application.
  • Submit a current National Testing Network (NTN) score OR current Public Safety Testing (PST) score within 30 days of application.
  • Provide proof of a bachelor's degree to satisfy the written exam requirement within 30 days of application. You do NOT need a bachelor's degree to apply.
WCSO Test Standards
  • NTN Front Line 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
  • 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

  • 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.  to watch demonstration.

    Note:

    WCSO does not utilize the push-pull machine.
  • 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.
  • 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 , or e-mail at  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.

    Additional

    Resources
    • New to  Visit  for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process.
    • For technical support, contact Government Job's Live Application Support at .

    * Washington County is a drug-free workplace *

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