Washington County, OR
Recruit Deputy (Jail AND Patrol Divisions)
Washington County, OR, Hillsboro, Oregon, United States, 97104
Overview
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
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: 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 sections are passing. PST Public Safety Testing (Patrol or Jail) — 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 Specification
for 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 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 Complete Your Employment Application Provide a passing NTN or PST score OR proof of a bachelor\'s degree within 30 days of application Physical Ability Test (PAT): WCSO provides free PAT after you apply. Watch demonstration. Note: WCSO does not utilize the push-pull machine. Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) – You will have 17 days to complete this background packet Pre-Suitability Test – This test evaluates an applicant\'s characteristics and fit for the profession Full background investigation and interview – This part can take up to six weeks Ride Along and Jail Job Shadow – Candidates are required to complete both Panel Interview Commander Interview and Conditional Job Offer (Conditional on passing step 10) Post Offer Physical and Psychological Evaluation – Evaluations are completed by a third party 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. Visit our WCSO Employment website if needed. Veterans\' Preference:
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans\' preference, review instructions by clicking here. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available. Contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process. Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you opt out of email notifications, it may impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings. We highly recommend subscribing to text messaging notifications. Additional Resources: New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide for a guide on the application process. For technical support, contact Government Job\'s Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. * Washington County is a drug-free workplace *
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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
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: 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 sections are passing. PST Public Safety Testing (Patrol or Jail) — 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 Specification
for 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 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 Complete Your Employment Application Provide a passing NTN or PST score OR proof of a bachelor\'s degree within 30 days of application Physical Ability Test (PAT): WCSO provides free PAT after you apply. Watch demonstration. Note: WCSO does not utilize the push-pull machine. Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) – You will have 17 days to complete this background packet Pre-Suitability Test – This test evaluates an applicant\'s characteristics and fit for the profession Full background investigation and interview – This part can take up to six weeks Ride Along and Jail Job Shadow – Candidates are required to complete both Panel Interview Commander Interview and Conditional Job Offer (Conditional on passing step 10) Post Offer Physical and Psychological Evaluation – Evaluations are completed by a third party 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. Visit our WCSO Employment website if needed. Veterans\' Preference:
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans\' preference, review instructions by clicking here. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available. Contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process. Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you opt out of email notifications, it may impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings. We highly recommend subscribing to text messaging notifications. Additional Resources: New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide for a guide on the application process. For technical support, contact Government Job\'s Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. * Washington County is a drug-free workplace *
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