Lateral Transfer Applicants
WCSO is looking for deputies who shape the culture of our agency while focusing on bettering themselves to provide excellent service to our community members. We raise the bar in law enforcement in the 21st century. We have built a culture of trust through constant training and relentless pursuit of self-improvement. We look forward to you joining our team.
To qualify as a Patrol or Jail Lateral, candidates must possess a Basic Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training “DPSST” certification OR other equivalent local, state, or federal certification as a Police Officer or Sheriff’s Deputy, or Corrections Officer or Jail Deputy; Have completed a Field Training Program; Have at least one year of full-time equivalent (2080 hours) work experience as a certified law enforcement or corrections professional. Completion of required work experience must not have occurred greater than 12 months prior to the date of application submission.
Applicants must provide a copy of current their Law Enforcement or Corrections Certification
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All applicants will complete the following steps during the hiring process:
- Apply – Washington County Sheriff’s Office
- Background Investigation
- Jail Job Shadow and Patrol Ride-Along
- Interviews
- Conditional Job Offer
- Medical and Psychological Evaluation
Incentives / Benefits
We are committed to providing our deputies with state-of-the-art training and fully-equipping them with top-of-the-line gear. Deputies receive an annual footwear allowance and complete uniform with all duty gear included.
We are invested in the well-being of our deputies, extensive benefits include:
- $10,000 hiring bonus
- Higher salary + incentive and premium pay for education and special teams
- Additional vacation hours
- Outstanding benefits
- Relocation reimbursement for qualifying out-of-area candidates – up to $7,000
- Condensed field training program (FTEP)
- Bilingual pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Veteran’s Preference points awarded at time of hire and during subsequent promotional processes
For a complete list of premium pays and other benefits, refer to the Washington County Police Officers’ Association (WCPOA) collective bargaining agreement located at Labor Agreements. To explore additional benefits offered, visit Employee Benefits.