Elite Deputy : Jail & Patrol Divisions

Position: Elite Deputy Recruit: Jail & Patrol Divisions

Note:
This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.

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

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Range:

$38.83 - $38.83 Hourly

Department:

Sheriff's Office

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

About

The Opportunity:

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 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 Specificationfor 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: OR call .

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.

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