Recruit Deputy (Jail AND Patrol Divisions)

Recruit Deputy 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 JoinWCSO@washingtoncountyor.gov or call 503-846-5646 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
• 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 bachelor's degree to apply.

WCSO Test Standards :

To qualify, you must meet the following criteria :

To be considered for a Recruit Deputy position (Jail AND Patrol), all applicants must successfully complete the following :

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.

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 503-846-8606, or e-mail at careers@washingtoncountyor.gov.

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.

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