Corrections Deputy - Entry Level and Lateral
Multnomah CountyPortland, Oregon, United States
Posted November 26, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
At Multnomah County, our organization’s top priority is to meet the many needs of our residents. We provide a wide array of essential services including: health, community justice, roads, elections, libraries, jails, bridges, tax and assessment, marriage licenses, animal services, passports, mental health and addiction services and more. The county and its departments are governed by our non-partisan, publicly-elected Board of County Commissioners. The board is made up of four commissioners representing their respective districts and the chair of the board, who serves as the chief executive officer for the county. Our diverse, dynamic workforce is comprised of more than 4,500 employees whose work collectively touches every person who lives, works or does business in Multnomah County. As an organization, we value a culture of inclusivity, sustainability and innovation. And we continuously strive to improve the quality of life for county employees and residents alike. Working for Multnomah County means having the opportunity to make a real difference in the community, no matter what position you hold. From department directors, to librarians, to election workers-- and everywhere in between -- county employees dedicate themselves to meaningful service. This work matters.
Job Description
Join the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and become part of a dynamic team where your commitment to justice and community safety can make a real difference. Corrections Deputies are required to become proficient in the use of side-arms, chemical agents, and other riot control weapons, in addition to the use of emergency communication systems, the practical application of self-defense tactics and the unarmed physical control of adults in custody.
Requirements
- A minimum of two years combined of full-time work/volunteer experience, military service and/or education.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be a United States citizen or able to obtain citizenship to attend academy.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license by time of appointment.
Benefits
- Relocation Reimbursement: Candidates may be eligible for moving expenses reimbursed up to $2,500 with submission of expense receipts.
- Premium Pay: Overtime, Double time, Shift Differential, Uncontrolled Environment Training (UNET) Qualification Pay, Translator Pay, Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)/Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT) pay, Dive Team Pay, Trainer Pay, Education Premium.
