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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
215 SW ADAMS, MS 32
HILLSBORO, OREGON 97123
(503)846-6369
http://www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff/

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Updated: June 26, 2025

Job Classification: Volunteer Reserve Deputy (Unpaid)

Washington County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Volunteer Reserve Deputy (Unpaid) and encourages you to submit scores. It is important you submit your scores to WCSO by the deadline to be considered for this opportunity.

Next Deadline: WCSO will pull scores from NTN on May 01, 2025, so if you are planning to apply your FrontLine National Test Score MUST be in the NTN system (visible to WCSO) by 11:59 p.m. on May 01, 2025, to be considered for the 2026 Reserve Academy.

In addition to submitting your scores by the deadline, you must also submit a brief online application available on the WCSO website: https://forms.co.washington.or.us/form/so-reserve-deputy-application

Physical Ability Test (PAT)
Washington County Sheriff’s Office accepts all official PAT scores and does not limit its applicants to the Oregon ORPAT. Valid PAT testing from the following sources will be accepted:

NTN ORPAT, NTN PAT, Washington County hosted PAT testing, PAT or ORPAT scores from other agencies and/or military fitness tests.
All PAT or physical testing scores submitted must have been completed within twelve (12) months of application.
You will receive additional information about the PAT upon entiring the hiring process.
If you do not have a PAT score to submit, you will have an opportunity to sign up and take the PAT with us once you have applied.

NTN Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and Public Safety Self Assessments (PSSA)

Candidates do not need to complete the NTN PHQ or the PSSA.
Instead, you will receive a separate message with instructions on how to complete and submit a background form to the WCSO.

WCSO Application Process

Once all passing scores are pulled from NTN, Washington County Sheriff’s Office will notify successful candidates directly via email about the next steps in the process.
Please note: Any scores posted after 11:59 pm on May 31, 2024 will not be processed until the next recruitment cycle.

Testing Dates: Testing is available at any of the current NTN Testing Centers.

WCSO Reserve Academy

Applicants who complete the NTN test by May 31, 2023 will be considered for the upcoming Reserve Academy beginning in early January 2025.

The Academy will run through late May 2024 and will include 20 hours of class per week. Classes take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm-10pm and Saturdays from 8am-5pm. Attendance at each class is very important.

The Mission of the Sheriff's Office is Conserving the Peace Through Values-Driven Service

We envision Washington County as the safest urban county in Oregon by building strong community partnerships, providing excellent customer service, practicing prudent fiscal operations, and embracing excellence.

The Reserve Program
Washington County Reserve Deputy Sheriffs are sworn law enforcement officers who assist regular deputies in the performance of their duties. This includes answering emergency calls, rendering aid, making arrests, and testifying in court. Reserve Deputy Sheriffs wear the same uniforms and use the same equipment as their full-time counterparts. Individuals accepted into the Reserve Program will be fully trained for work in our Patrol Division. They will also receive a comprehensive introduction to the Washington County Jail. Reserve Deputies may choose to volunteer their time in the Jail in addition to Patrol.

Rigorous Training
First-rate training and hands-on experience are combined to prepare Reserve Deputies to meet the same demanding standards as regular full-time deputies.

Washington County Reserve Academy
Interagency Firearms Skills Training (IFAST)
·         Tactical Communications, Crisis Intervention, and Defensive Tactics
·         Introduction to the Washington County Jail
·         Field Training with Regular Sheriff's Deputies

Following the application phase and reserve academy, our reserves are required to work a minimum of 30 hours per quarter. This time can be volunteered in a variety of ways. The majority of time is spent with a full-time deputy sheriff on patrol or in the jail. However, our reserves also participate in the DUII Victims Panel and are subject to call-outs via pager for critical incidents to assist with crime scene security.

Each year, Reserves are requested to provide security at a variety of special events, such as the Tigard Festival of Balloons, Beaverton Good Neighbors Days, Washington County Fair and Rodeo, and USGA Golf Tournaments. Reserve Deputies also perform Bike Patrol enforcement at Bethany Village and other major shopping centers in Washington County.

Join Us in Serving Your Community
Washington County Reserve Deputies are a respected and important part of our organization. Participating in the Washington County Reserve Program is a unique and fulfilling way of giving back to the community as a volunteer. In fact, many community members find the work so rewarding that they later call upon their volunteer experience to help them begin a new career in law enforcement.

Contact Information
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Volunteer & Intern Program Coordinator
Angella_Luethe@washingtoncountyor.gov

Why volunteer for Washington County’s Sheriff’s Office?

We are one of the largest law enforcement agencies in Oregon with over 570 employees and an annual budget of over $94 million.
We provide service to the Washington County community of approximately 560,000 and are the primary police responders for over 230,000 residents.
We value the public’s trust and believe our most important function is to preserve the safety and well-being of our communities.
We serve one of the most ethnically diverse counties in Oregon.
We collaborate with local, regional and federal agencies and community partners.
We participate or lead special inter-agency enforcement response teams.
We provide superior professional development and training opportunities.
We offer diverse duties of assignments to meet the needs of our community.
We are the only Sheriff’s Office in Oregon to be nationally accredited and we hold the “Gold Standard” from The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA).

Area Information
Washington County and the Portland metropolitan area are nationally recognized as being among the most livable areas in the country. Located on the western edge of Portland, Washington County is the second largest and fastest growing urban county in Oregon, with approximately 560,000 residents. The community is Oregon’s most ethnically diverse, drawing from Europe, Central and South America, Asia, Indo-China, the Pacific nations and Africa. Residents and institutions alike reflect a global perspective.

Washington County encompasses 727 square miles with 12 incorporated cities. The community enjoys excellent schools and a uniquely diverse array of cultural and recreational activities. Learn more about Oregon’s Washington County from the Washington County Visitors Association.

Job Requirements

Age : Must be at least 21 years of age by hire date.

Citizenship Required : Reserve Deputy Recruits must be US Citizens.

High School Grad/GED : Must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate of high school equivalency.

Valid OREGON Driver's License : Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.

Ability to Read/Speak English : Qualified applicants who are Bilingual/Bicultural are encouraged to apply.

Vision : Not less than 20/200 in one eye or both eyes, corrected to 20/20 in both eyes combined.

Academy Certification : None

Prior Experience : None

Necessary Certifications : Must be eligible for certification in first aid and CPR.

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors :

Domestic Violence Conviction
Felony Conviction
Misdemeanor Conviction (reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
Unacceptable Driving Record (previous five years)

Steps To Begin The Process : To be considered a candidate for Reserve Deputy all applicants must:

Take and pass FrontLine National Test by selecting Washington County under Law Enforcement Jobs on NTN's jobs listing website. If you already have a valid and current score (taken within the last 12 months), you may submit it instead of taking NTN’s Frontline test again.

Washington County will contact candidates selected to move forward to the next step in the selection process.

WCSO Application Process

Once all passing scores are pulled from NTN, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office will notify successful candidates directly via email about the next steps in the process.
Please note: Any scores posted after 11:59 pm on May 31, 2024, will not be processed until the next recruitment cycle.

Job Requirements

Academy Certification:
None

Prior Experience:
None

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