Lateral Jail Deputy

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
You must meet all the following qualifications, and the recruitment and examination process will evaluate if you meet the following criteria:

Current Certification:

Currently possess a Basic Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training "DPSST" certification OR other equivalent local, state or federal certification as a 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 Corrections Officer or Jail Deputy. Completion of required work experience must not have occurred greater than 12 months prior to the date of application submission.

Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities, and Specialty Requirements:
Please refer to the Jail Deputy Classification Specification for the official job description and additional licenses, certifications, physical abilities, and specialty requirements.

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:Driver's License & Records Policy.

Washington County is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE HIRING PROCESS:

All applicants must successfully complete the following:

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 in regard to the steps below, please contact the Washington County Recruitment Team in the Sheriff's Office at:joinwcso@washingtoncountyor.gov 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 within16 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: Full Background &Jail Job Shadow - Candidates are required to complete a job shadow within the Washington County Jail.

STEP 5: Panel Interview - Applicants will complete a panel interview as a final step before being considered for an Eligible List.

STEP 6: Commander Interview and Conditional Job Offer. (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.

MORE INFORMATION:
Have questions? Read through this entire job announcement, especially the supplemental questions which include information about steps in the Hiring Process, Transferring Test Scores, Out-of-Area Candidates, and MORE. Still can't find an answer? Visit our WCSO Employment website.

ELIGIBLE LIST:
If your name is placed on the Eligible List, you will be notified and informed of the dates the list will be in effect. It will be in effect for six (6) months from the list date, and may be renewed for another six (6)months at the discretion of the Washington County Human Resources Division.

RE-APPLICATIONS:
If you are unsuccessful at any phase in the hiring process, you will be notified by e-mail within two (2) weeks. You will be eligible to reapply whenever we are recruiting, unless one of the following steps were unsuccessful:

• Pre-offer Suitability Test - you must wait six (6) months to reapply.

• Background Investigation - you must wait twelve (12) months to reapply.

• SME Portfolio Review- you must wait six (6) months to reapply.

• Panel Interview - you must wait six (6) months to reapply.

• Post-offer Psychological Exam - you must wait twelve (12) months to reapply.

• Physical Abilities Test (PAT) - you must wait 3 months to reapply.

Veterans' Preference:
If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions byclicking here.

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 at 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: careers@washingtoncountyor.govat 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. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via e-mail.

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment

Laura Aranda, Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Laura_Aranda@washingtoncountyor.gov

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