Lateral Patrol Deputy
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Government
Police Officer
Lateral Patrol Deputy
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.
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 are open continuous for 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:
- Currently possess a Basic Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training "DPSST" certification OR other 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:
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More Information:
Have questions? Read through this entire job announcement, especially the supplemental questions which include 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.
Re-Applications:
If you are unsuccessful at any phase in the hiring process, you will be notified by mail or e-mail within two (2) weeks. You will be eligible to reapply whenever we are recruiting, unless you failed one of the…
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