We hire jail and patrol deputies four times per year. The first step in the process is to apply with Washington County. 

The hiring process includes:

• Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT)
• Pre-screen background check
• Q&A Night
• Video & pre-suitability test
• Ride-alongs, jail shadows and background interviews (Background Interviews may be Online.  Ride-Alongs & Job Shadows may be postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions)
• Background investigation notifications
• Portfolio review notifications
• Panel interviews
• Command interviews & conditional job offers
• Start of in-house academy

Out-of-state applicants: After the preliminary background check, you will need to visit WCSO on a prescheduled date. You will need to be here for 1 to 5 days, depending on COVID guidelines at that time. 

• Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT)
• Q&A Night (online)
• Background interview: will take about 3 hours, may be completed online when you return home
• Video & pre-suitability test: will take about 3 hours
• Patrol ride-along: May be postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions
• Jail shadow: May be postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions
• Background investigation notifications
• Portfolio review notifications
• Command interviews & conditional job offers
• Start of in-house academy

Call us at 503-846-5646 or send an email if you have any questions about our application process.