AS A RECRUIT DEPUTY, WHAT TYPE OF TRAINING WILL I RECEIVE ONCE I’M HIRED?

Our Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) is a ground-breaking addition to our renowned training program. Designed to be comprehensive and holistic in approach, it is one of the premier law enforcement training facilities in the Pacific Northwest.

Every deputy starts their WCSO career at our 9-week, in-house academy that builds the foundation of our approach to law enforcement. We believe this “pre-academy” is critical to the short- and long-term success of our deputies.

After pre-academy, jail and patrol recruit deputies attend their respective state academies at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training in Salem, Oregon. Jail recruits attend the 6-week basic corrections course, and patrol recruits attend the 16-week basic police course.

Following graduation from the state academy, jail and patrol recruit deputies enter into the Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP) under the wing of an experienced peer deputy for several months. The total probationary period lasts about 18 months.

Day one of your career through your last day before retirement, the training never stops. Throughout their career, deputies receive some of the best training in the country as they promote, apply for special teams, and innovate new ways to keep our neighborhoods safe. Some deputies enjoy training so much, they eventually join our training team.