Lateral Jail Deputy

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

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
There are specific instructions for applying with the Washington County Sheriff's Office and may be disqualified from consideration if you do not follow these instructions.

NEW LATERAL INCENTIVES!!
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 Jail 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 Jail Deputy vacancies in our Jail 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.

Jail Deputies
supervise those in custody and maintain jail security; admit, transport, and control the movement of those in custody; handle jail emergencies and unusual situations as they arise; maintain the classification system; and tend to personal needs of those in custody.

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

Applications areopen continuous for all Lateral Jail 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
OR
other equivalent local, state or federal certification as a Corrections Officer or Jail Deputy;

Have completed a Field Training Program;

Have at least one year of full-time equivalent (2080 hours) work experience as aCorrections Officer or Jail 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
Jail 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).

Department of Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Requirement:
Driving a motorized vehicle is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County and instructions for submitting appropriate DMV documentation, please use this link:
Driver's License & Records 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
- All applicants are processed through the County's applicant tracking system through  You must have an active account or create an account in order to complete the application for this position.

PLEASE NOTE:The remaining steps are coordinated through the Washington County Sheriff's Office. If you have additional questions in regard to the steps below, please…