Variable Hour Jail Deputy
Company: Washington County, OR
Location: Hillsboro
Posted on: January 26, 2025
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Job Description:
THE POSITION
Washington County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill Variable Hour
Jail Deputy (VHJD) positions. VHJD's work a variety of positions in
the Court Complex, the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) and the Jail.
These positions include various transports to the Oregon State
Hospital and other medical facilities. Court Security VHJD's duties
consist primarily of escorting Adults in Custody (AIC) to and from
court appearances and provide law enforcement services at the
Courthouse. VHJD's are expected to maintain a routine schedule
without periods of long absence. Hours can be adjusted to
accommodate planned leaves/vacations. Variable Hour positions are
at-will and hours are limited to twenty (20) hours per week
averaged over a three (3) month period. These positions will accrue
sick time and are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision
benefits.Variable Hour Jail Deputy Incentive!Washington County will
provide a $500 per pay period stipend intended to roughly cover
medical insurance premiums. The stipend is contingent on the
employee meeting a minimum number of hours worked per pay
period.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
* VHJD activities involve prolonged standing, sitting, and/or
sudden rapid response to active incidents occurring in and around
the court complex. * Shuttle, transport and escort AIC's to and
from court, medical and other appointments in and out of the
jail
* Facilitate court appearances for AIC both in person and virtually
via computer video interface.
* Facilitate and conduct prisoner transports to and from adult or
juvenile detention facilities, and the Oregon State Hospital.
* Work closely with a multitude of professionals through the
various partners of the justice system.
* Write both criminal and disciplinary reports.
* Make arrests, serve warrants, testify in court, investigate
crimes in the courthouse, and develop probable cause incident to
arrest.
* Assist in the jail during peak activity periods or when court
needs are reduced.
* Participate in on-going division level training in line with
certified FTEs (Patrol and Corrections)
* Participate in Court Security related training as outlined in
CALEA standards for semi-annual Court Security Specific
training.
* Perform searches of the building and on AIC's, including pat,
frisk and strip searches.
* Perform welfare rounds where AIC are present.
* Assist in processing new arrestee/remands including entering
information in the jail management system, completing fingerprints
and booking photos.
* VHJD may participate in Out of State Extraditions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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: .
Please refer to the for the official job description and additional
licenses, certifications, physical abilities, and specialty
requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 regarding 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: Background
Investigation - Full background investigation conducted by the
Sheriff's Office.
STEP 5: Interview - Applicants will complete an interview with
Court Security Sergeants before being considered for an Eligible
List. Interview includes tour/brief job shadow. STEP 6: Command
Interview (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. Our Commitment to You We are committed to
using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and
advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills,
and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity,
diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization
embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer
job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity
to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal
opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an
inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference If you
are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans'
preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using
this link: . 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 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. If you "opt
out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will
impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other
recruitments. Questions Regarding This Recruitment? Contact Laura
Aranda, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at:
Laura_Aranda@washingtoncountyor.govAdditional Resources: New to
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