Washington County

Lateral Jail Deputy

Hillsboro, OR · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$41k-$53kDetected 31 days ago

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About the role

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.
If you do not meet the Lateral Jail Deputy criteria, please apply for the Recruit Deputy (Jail and Patrol Divisions) positions.*
Please refer to the Jail Deputy Classification Specification for the official job description and list of essential job duties.

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.

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).
If you have additional questions in regard to the steps below, please contact the Washington County Recruitment Team in the Sheriff's Office at: joinwcso@washingtoncountyor.gov or (503) 846-JOIN (5646).
STEP 2: Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) - Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the Lateral Jail Deputy will be required to complete an online PHQ in its' entirety.
A link to the PHQ will be sent to you from Guardian Alliance Technologies on behalf of Washington County Sheriff's Office and must be completed within 17 days from the issuance of the link.
Completion of required work experience must not have occurred greater than 12 months prior to the date of application submission.

We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

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
Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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