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IS THERE A POLICY ON FACIAL HAIR, PERSONAL GROOMING AND JEWELRY?

Hair

  • Hair shall be clean, well-groomed, and professional in appearance.
  • Hair over 1” long may not be spiked or sprayed to stand up on top of the head.
  • If hair length extends below the bottom of the collar and interferes with daily work or presents a safety issue, it must be pulled back away from the face, such as in a braid or ponytail, tied with bands of a neutral color.
  • Certified staff must wear their hair in a color that naturally occurs in human hair. Stripes, spots, and dying of colors other than natural tones are prohibited.
  • Non-Certified staff may wear their hair in its natural state (color, texture, and length) with no exclusions. Dying hair in a natural hue (black, brown, blond/blonde) is allowed. Fashion or commercially acceptable hair colors (pink, purple, green, blue, red) are acceptable as accent pieces (highlights, peek-a-boo sections, face frames), however, these colors:
    • Must be muted, smokey, deep (jewel), or pastel
    • Must not be bold, bright, neon, or avant-garde
    • Must not be orange or yellow

Facial Hair

  • Staff must be clean-shaven or wear facial hair that is well-groomed and closely trimmed, not exceeding 2” in length.
  • Beards, including goatees, must not extend to the neck. Goatees may be worn with or without a mustache attached.
  • Facial hair may be worn in any color that could naturally occur in human hair.
  • Patterns will not be cut into facial hair.

Jewelry

  • Any jewelry shall be moderate and project a professional image, save staff from distraction, and avoid creating a safety hazard.
  • Staff may wear earrings.
  • One small nose stud
  • One small tongue stud
  • One eyebrow piercing (small loop or bar)
  • One gauge per ear no larger than 16 gauge
  • No other visible body piercings are allowed; this includes jewelry that appears to require piercing, such as magnetic or clip-on jewelry.
  • Piercing holes larger than those used for a small post earring must be closed or covered while at work or on duty.

Tattoos

Tattoos are allowed with restrictions.

  • Tattooed make-up giving the appearance of natural color and style is allowed.
  • Any tattoo on a hand, wrist, or finger that is contained in a 3” or less circle. Tattoos that cover full hands or fingers are not permitted.
  • Tattoos on the back of the neck or in the hairline are allowed if they are contained in a 3” or less circle and invisible when directly facing a person.
  • No other visible tattoos are permitted on the head, face, neck, or hands. Hands are considered to be the area below the wrist bone.
  • Tattoos depicting racist, indecent, extremist, lawless or offensive themes are prohibited. A tattoo is considered “offensive” if it is sexist, sexual, racist, vulgar, anti-social, violent, or discriminates against any person by virtue of words, symbols, or pictures in the tattoo or body art.
  • Tattoos or body art associated with any organization or group that advocates intolerance or discrimination, that bring discredit upon the agency, or that violate common standards of decency or morality, are prohibited.

If you are still unsure, contact the Recruitment Team by email joinwcso@washingtoncountyor.gov or 503-846-JOIN.

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