Lateral Jail Deputy
Company: Washington County, OR
Location: Hillsboro
Posted on: January 22, 2025
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Job Description:
THE POSITION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
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.
NEW LATERAL INCENTIVES!!
Check out our new lateral incentives to come work forWashington
County's Sheriff's Office!!- $10,000 Hire on Bonus! - Higher
Salary; - Additional Vacation; - Outstanding Benefits; and -
Relocation reimbursement for qualifying out-of-area candidates up
to $7,000.00 - Condensed field training program (FTEP) Depending on
experience.
*If you do not meet the Lateral Jail Deputy criteria, please apply
for the Recruit Deputy (Jail and Patrol Divisions) positions.*
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.
Applications are open continuous for all Lateral Jail Deputies. To
learn more, visit: .
The Washington County Sheriff's Office offers employees a
collaborative culture, work-life balance, and a comprehensive
benefits package. Working within Washington County provides daily
opportunities to serve and build communities now and into the
future. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and
people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Please refer to the for the official job description and list of
essential job duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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:
Current Certification:
Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities, and
Specialty Requirements:
Please refer to the 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).
Department of Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Requirement:Driving a
motorized vehicle is an essential function of this position.
Successful applicants must possess a valid driver's license and an
acceptable driving record. To review the Driver's License and
Record Policy for Washington County and instructions for submitting
appropriate DMV documentation, please use this link: .
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:
STEP 1: Complete Your Application - All applicants are processed
through the County's applicant tracking system through
govermentjobs.com. You must have an active account or create an
account in order to complete the application for this position.
PLEASE NOTE: The remaining steps are coordinated through the
Washington County Sheriff's Office. If you have additional
questions in regard to the steps below, please contact the
Washington County Recruitment Team in the Sheriff's Office at: 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 16 days from the issuance of the link. You will need to
follow the instructions provided in the e-mail. If you met the
minimum qualifications and have not received the e-mail from
Guardian Alliance Technologies, please check your Spam/Junk mail
folders.
STEP 3: Pre-Offer Suitability Test - Applicants will be invited to
complete the Pre-Offer Suitability Test, which evaluates an
applicant's characteristics and match for the certified law
enforcement profession and WCSO.
STEP 4: Full Background & Jail Job Shadow - Candidates are required
to complete a job shadow within the Washington County Jail.
STEP 5: Panel Interview - Applicants will complete a panel
interview as a final step before being considered for an Eligible
List.
STEP 6: Commander Interview and Conditional Job Offer. (Job offer
conditional based on passing step 7)
STEP 7: 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 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 website.
ELIGIBLE LIST:
If your name is placed on the Eligible List, you will be notified
and informed of the dates the list will be in effect. It will be in
effect for six (6) months from the list date, and may be renewed
for another six (6) months at the discretion of the Washington
County Human Resources Division.
RE-APPLICATIONS:
If you are unsuccessful at any phase in the hiring process, you
will be notified by e-mail within two (2) weeks. You will be
eligible to reapply whenever we are recruiting, unless one of the
following steps were unsuccessful:
Veterans' Preference:
If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veterans'
preference for this recruitment, please review instructions by
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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 at
503-846-8606, or e-mail at: 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, from initial application to final employment
disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with
all candidates via e-mail. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from
e-mail notifications from NeoGov it will impact our ability to
communicate with you about job postings. We highly recommend
subscribing to text messaging notifications. Questions (?)
Regarding This RecruitmentLaura Aranda, Talent Acquisition Business
Partner
* Washington County is a drug-free workplace *
Keywords: Washington County, OR, Springfield , Lateral Jail Deputy, Other , Hillsboro, Oregon
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