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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: February 26, 2020

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 that you submit your scores to WCSO by the deadline to be considered for employment.

Next Deadline: WCSO will pull scores from NTN on April 30, 2020, 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 April 30, 2020, to be considered for the 2021 Reserve Academy.

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 must have been completed within six months prior to application and submitted to WCSO prior to the closing deadline for application submission. (Reserve Deputy Applications will be sent via e-mail after passing NTN scores are reviewed.)
Passing PAT or ORPAT scores from other agencies and/or military fitness test scores may be submitted directly to Washington County Sheriff’s Office in lieu of a PAT score once an applicant has been contacted and notified they are moving forward in the hiring process.
Please be advised that the different physical testing options are accepted by the Washington County Sheriff's Office only.
Please read the job descriptions for all jobs you are interested in to make sure that you meet all the criteria.
If you are not prompted to select a PAT date and you wish to take the PAT testing, please contact NTN support to schedule the PAT at the closest location offering the exam.

NTN Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and Work Attitude Questionnaire (WAQ)

Candidates do not need to complete the PHQ or the WAQ.
Instead, complete and submit the Statement of Personal History form when it is emailed to you after the score submission deadline.

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 April 30, 2020 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 April 30, 2020 will be considered for the next Reserve Academy beginning in early January 2021.

The Academy will run through late May 2021 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 48 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.

All candidates are required to complete the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) by the closing date to be considered. The PHQ can be accessed through your candidate account. Washington County will contact candidates selected to move forward to the next step in the selection process.

Contact Information

Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Volunteer & Intern Program Coordinator
(503) 846-2525
sara_serna@co.washington.or.us

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.

US Citizen: 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 State 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, Washington County Sheriff’s Office will notify successful candidates directly via email about the next steps in the process which will require completing a Washington County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Deputy Application form.
Please note: Any scores posted after 11:59 pm on April 30, 2020, will not be processed until the next recruitment cycle.

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