Lateral Link Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

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" certificationORother equivalent local, state or federal certificationas 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 aCorrections 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 theJail Deputy Classification Specificationfor 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 must complete the application in order to be considered 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.govor (503) 846-JOIN (5646).
STEP 2:Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the Lateral Jail Deputy will berequiredto complete an online PHQ in its' entirety. A link to the PHQ will be sent to you fromGuardian Alliance Technologieson behalf of Washington County Sheriff's Office and must be completedwithin17 days from the issuance of the link.You will need to follow the instructions provided in the e-mail.

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 the position.
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 ourWCSO Employmentwebsite.
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.

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

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