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Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
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CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on August 31, 2026.
COMPENSATION
Annual Pay Range: $77,061.83
Hourly Pay Range: $37.048958
After approximately one year of employment, successful completion of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Academy and the CCSO Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) Deputy Sheriff, Recruit employees are moved to the Deputy Sheriff ($38.87 - $49.78 per hour) classification.
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting highly motivated, self-directed candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills to create a pool of candidates eligible for current and future Deputy Sheriff, Recruit vacancies.
Applicants must do the following by the close date of this recruitment -
Complete the full Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) which includes the dummy drag and push/pull and have the results sent to Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. Clackamas County Sheriff's Office does not accept modified or abbreviated ORPAT results. Testing is available through the National Testing Network at the Brooklake campus of Chemeketa Community College or with Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. Detailed dates and times we will offer are below in the "Important Information" section. If you've already taken ORPAT with another agency these results are not shared automatically. You may request the agency send us the results of your ORPAT (we will not accept test results directly from you). Results must be received prior to the close date to determine if the test meets our testing standards. Abbreviated testing which does not include the push/pull and dummy drag will NOT be accepted . Results may be sent to Lyndie Hamlin at lhamlin@clackamas.us.
Complete the Frontline written/video exam and transfer their scores to Clackamas County by the close date of the recruitment on August 31, 2026 OR upload a transcript if they have a Bachelor's level degree or higher at time of application submission.
Testing is available through the National Testing Network (NTN) and can be completed online at home as well as several locations in and out of the state. Click here to schedule Frontline testing (or transfer a score). The passing score for Frontline is 65 for each section, including video, reading and writing sections.
Testing is required by AUGUST 31, 2026, please closely review the "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" section for detailed requirements and information. ORPAT and Frontline testing results are good for 12 months.
For those who possess a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must upload your transcript in the "Attachments" section of this application. Transcripts must include degree awarded and be uploaded by date of application, transcripts will not be accepted after the close date of A ugust 31, 2026 . If you do not have your transcripts, you must complete the required testing detailed above.
Applicants MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE by the date of employment.
Visa Sponsorship: Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.
All Sheriff's Office positions require a complete Statement of Personal History (SPH).
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position they are applying for will need to submit the SPH. Please closely review the "Important Information" section for full details.
Applicants will receive instructions from the Department of Human Resources or the Sheriff's Office on how to login to the electronic SPH.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Must be 21 years of age by the date of employment.
• Must be a United States citizen or be one within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Must possess a high school diploma, GED certificate of high school equivalency, or a bachelor degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be free from criminal convictions other than minor traffic violations.
• Must be willing to be fingerprinted and have fingerprints filed with the State.
• Must be legally able to possess a firearm.
• Visual and Hearing Acuity: Must meet the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements as detailed in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 259-0080000.
• Must be able to be certified as a Civilian Police Officer/Deputy by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
• Must meet the Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer as provided for in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 2590080010.
• Must meet the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office tattoo policy. See our FAQ's for details https://www.joinccso.com/faq
• Must successfully pass the Frontline exam through National Testing Network.
• Must successfully pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT).
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test
• Must pass an extensive background investigation, including national fingerprint records check
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Knowledge of civil law and first aid.
• Knowledge of police practices and techniques of investigations.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TESTING AND SELECTION PROCESS
PLEASE REVIEW COMPLETELY SO YOU DO NOT MISS ANY STEPS OF THIS PROCESS.
Applicants must take the Frontline written/video exam and transfer their scores to Clackamas County by the close date of the recruitment on August 31, 2026 OR upload a transcript if they have a Bachelor's level degree or higher at time of application submission.
Testing is available through the National Testing Network (NTN) and can be completed online at home as well as several locations in and out of the state. Click here to schedule Frontline testing (or transfer a score). The passing score for Frontline is 65 for each section, including video, reading and writing sections.
Note: We strongly encourage candidates to complete the Work Attitude Questionnaire available after the Frontline test has been completed. Completion of the questionnaire is requested by NTN, but is not required by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and will not be used in the testing evaluation at this time.
Applicants who possess a Bachelor's degree or higher must upload a transcript in the "Attachments" section of this application. Transcripts must be uploaded by date of application and show proof of degree achieved, transcripts will not be accepted after the close date of August 31, 2026 . If you do not have your transcripts, you must complete the required Frontline testing detailed above.
Additionally, applicants must take the full Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) to include the dummy drag and push/pull. Testing is available through the National Testing Network (NTN) at the Brooklake campus of Chemeketa Community College or through the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. Click here to schedule ORPAT testing through NTN.
The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office will offer ORPAT testing on the following dates at no charge:
Wednesday, August 12th at 5:00pm
Saturday, August 15th at 08:30am
Wednesday, August 19th at 5:00pm
Saturday, August 29th at 08:30am
Contact our jobs email at joinccso@clackamas.us to schedule your ORPAT with us.
If you've already taken ORPAT with another agency these results are not shared automatically. You may request the agency send us the results of your ORPAT (we will not accept test results directly from you). Results must be received prior to the close date to determine if the test meets our testing standards. If it does not, we'll notify you and testing will be required to be completed by the close date (August 31 , 2026 ). Results may be sent to Lyndie Hamlin at lhamlin@clackamas.us.
ORPAT and Frontline testing results are good for 12 months.
STEP 1: Pass/Fail Minimum Qualifications, ORPAT testing and Frontline Testing OR Transcript
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and pass the Frontline written/video testing (passing score is 65 in every section) and transfer their test scores to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office by the close of the recruitment ( August 31 , 2026 ).
Applicants who possess a Bachelor's degree or higher must upload a transcript in the "Attachments" section of this application at time of submission.
Applicants must complete and pass the full ORPAT physical test - passing time is 5 minutes, 30 seconds and must meet our standards of the full ORPAT to include the dummy drag and push/pull.
STEP 2: Statement of Personal History
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the ORPAT as well as the Frontline written/video testing or upload a valid transcript MUST submit a Statement of Personal History (SPH). Application materials will be checked weekly, applicants who have completed all the steps required will be notified to begin work on the SPH. The SPH deadline is September 21, 2026. You will be contacted by the Department of Human Resources after Step 1 and given the instructions on how to complete the SPH document.
STEP 3: Department ("in- house") interview, and other post-offer tests
Eligible candidates who successfully pass Steps 1 - 2 may be invited to a department ("in- house") interview based on hiring needs.
Department interviews will occur the week of October 5th . This timeline may change based on business needs of the department.
If a conditional offer is made, candidates must also pass a post-offer job-related physical and psychological evaluation and drug testing for the use of prohibited drugs.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
At any time during the application process applicants may have their background packet activated and assigned to a background investigator. PLEASE NOTE: When the Sheriff's Office directs, a background investigator will contact applicants to schedule an INITIAL INTERVIEW. The INITIAL INTERVIEW will include a meeting with a background investigator to have your photo taken, review the SPH and provide instructions on what documents need to be ordered.
Background investigations may run concurrently with other testing processes. Background investigations are comprehensive, therefore they can average six (6) to eight (8) weeks to complete. Delays in processing your background investigation may be caused by not completing all entries, not submitting required documents, or references not responding to an investigator's inquiries.
If at any time during the hiring process it is determined by the Sheriff's Office that the candidate does not pass the background investigation the candidate will be notified and the application will be inactivated. This may occur prior to, during, or after any of the testing phases and/or placement on the eligibility register.
TYPICAL TASKS
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Assists and trains in investigations and interrogations, gathering evidence and taking statements.
2. Assists and trains in patrolling roads, highways and business areas in the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws.
3. Learns procedures for preparing detailed reports necessary for efficient and complete investigations, crime prevention, prosecution and office procedures.
4. Learns to operate equipment in the performance of duties.
5. Assists and trains in procedures and techniques for making arrests, booking prisoner