Lateral Patrol Deputy

Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

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About the Opportunity:

Conserving the Peace Through Values Driven Service

We envision Washington County as the safest urban county in Oregon by building strong community partnerships, providing excellent customer service, practicing prudent fiscal operations, and embracing excellence.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION

There are specific instructions for applying with the Washington County Sheriff's Office and you could be disqualified from consideration if you do not follow these instructions.

NEW LATERAL INCENTIVES!!
Please check out our new lateral incentives to come work for

Washington County's Sheriff's Office!!

• $10,000 Hire on Bonus!

• Higher Salary;

• Additional Vacation;

• Outstanding Benefits; and

• Relocation reimbursement for qualifying out-of-area candidates up to $7,000.00

• Condensed field training program (FTEP) Depending on experience.

* If you do not meet the Lateral Patrol Deputy criteria, please apply for the Recruit Deputy (Jail and Patrol Divisions) positions.*

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting to create a pool of diverse candidates eligible for current and future Lateral Patrol Deputy vacancies in our Enforcement Division. The Sheriff's Office is seeking individuals who are great communicators, demonstrate strong moral character, possess good customer service skills, can think and reason under pressure, are active problem solvers, maintain positive attitudes and thrive in a team working environment.

Patrol Deputies
respond to calls for service; patrol county roads, residential, and business areas; investigate traffic accidents; and enforce traffic and criminal laws.

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

Applications areopen continuousfor all Lateral Deputies. To learn more, visit:
Sheriff's Office Employment
.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
You must meet all the following qualifications, and the recruitment and examination process will evaluate if you meet the following criteria:

Current Certification:

• Currently possess a Basic Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training "DPSST" certification ORother equivalent local, state or federal certification as a Police Officer or 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 Police Officer or Sheriff's Patrol Deputy. Completion of required work experience must not have occurred greater than 12 months prior to the date of application submission.

Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities, and Specialty Requirements:
Please refer to the
Deputy Classification Specification
for the official job description and additional licenses, certifications, physical abilities, and specialty requirements.

Background Investigation:Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, and meet the standards set by the State of Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).

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

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Washington County is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE HIRING PROCESS:

All applicants must successfully complete the following:

STEP 1:
Complete Your
Application -Complete Your Employment Application  All applicants are processed through  which means you MUST be registered within the system.Once you are registered, you must complete an application for this recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE:The remaining steps are coordinated through the Washington County Sheriff's Office. If you have additional questions, please contact the Washington County Recruitment Team in the Sheriff's Office at:
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
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