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Jail Deputy
The time to apply is NOW…
Now hiring Clackamas County Jail deputies.
The first public building in Oregon was a jail — the first jail west of the Rocky Mountains. And it was built in Oregon City, in our county, in 1845.
Today, the Clackamas County Jail continues to lead: It’s grown into an award-winning, fully accredited facility with over 100 Jail Deputy positions. CCSO’s Jail careers offer excellent training and a wide range of employee benefits.
Special Jail assignments include Medical Deputy, Classification/Matrix Deputy and Electronic Home Detention Deputy. You can also serve on our Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Search and Rescue (CSAR) and more.
Jail Deputy
(Experienced)
$75,568.35 - $96,770.57 annually
$36.33 - $46.52 hourly
$98,833 average annual income for currently employed Jail Deputies (includes overtime)
Learn more about deputy pay rates here.
Jail Deputy
(Entry Level)
(promote to Jail Deputy in 12-18 months)
$72,010.44 annually (base)
$34.62 hourly
After approximately one year of employment and completion of training, pay increases to $36.33 - $46.52 hourly range.
Benefits include:
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3 different medical plans
Employee-paid premiums range from $0 to $92.18 per month
Vision included with medical
2 different dental plans
No cost to employee
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Employer-paid 6%
Deferred Compensation — 4% contribution paid by county
Retiree Medical Trust Fund
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Longevity Pay
after 5 years10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays
Paid-vacation eligibility after 6 months — vacation accrues at 11.7 hours monthly from your first day at work
Sick leave — 8 hours per month
Incentive pay for education, community service, DPSST Certification and firearms qualification
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Bereavement leave
Survivors' benefits
Applying is easy.
Jail
Deputy
(Experienced)
Step 1: Complete an application.
Find your job and apply here.
Step 2: Interview with Jail captain and team.
You may be called for an interview anytime after you submit your application.
Step 3: Complete the Statement of Personal History (SPH) and Jail tour.
We’ll send you a link for the SPH.
Step 4: Background investigation.
Step 5: A post-offer medical and psychological evaluation.
Step 6: Put on your CCSO uniform.
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Your path to becoming
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Jail
Deputy
(Entry-Level)
Step 1: Complete an application.
Find your job and apply here.
You'll also need to pass the National Testing Network (NTN) REACT Exam (passing score is 65 or above for each section) PRIOR to the recruitment close date.
Step 2: Complete the Statement of Personal History (SPH) and Jail tour.
We’ll send you a link for the SPH.
Step 3: Interview with Jail captain and team.
Step 4: Background investigation.
Step 5: A post-offer medical and psychological evaluation.
Step 6: Put on your CCSO uniform.
See our Jail deputies in action.
‘It’s not just a job — this is a career for me.’
“I spent four years with a smaller agency before joining CCSO as a lateral hire. Being a part of CCSO was always my goal due to their impeccable reputation in the law-enforcement community. CCSO has numerous opportunities for advancement or special assignments, and provides staff with excellent training. Transitioning here was the best decision for my family and my career.”
Deputy R. Jones
“When I was applying for law enforcement positions, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office stood out to me because of their reputation for supporting military members. I have a chain of command here that backs my military obligations and encourages my service to the nation when called upon.”
Deputy J. Woodward
“Estoy muy orgulloso de ser latino trabajando por Clackamas County Sherriff Office. Yo vengo de una familia de inmigrantes que vino a los Estados Unidos en los años 90 de Guatemala. Como este es mi primer trabajo como oficial de ley mi experiencia trabajando aquí esto todo positivo. Mis compañeros de trabajo son muy amables y en verdad ayudan mucho cuando lo necesito. El trabajo aveces es difícil pero a mí me gusta el reto. No solamente es un trabajo — esta es una carrera para mí.”
(TRANSLATION: “I’m very proud to be a Latino working for the Clackamas County Sherriff Office. I come from a family of immigrants who came to the United States in the 1990s from Guatemala. This is my first job in law enforcement, and my experience working here is all positive. My co-workers are very nice and they really help a lot when I need it. The work is sometimes difficult, but I like the challenge. It's not just a job — this is a career for me.”)
Deputy A. Nicolas
“I spent the first half of my life working in retail management, where I loved the personal interactions. When I became a Corrections Deputy, it offered a meaningful way for me to help people, serve my community and be a part of an incredible work family. I’m now honored to serve my community as a member of the Crisis Negotiation Team and to aid those I work with as a member of Peer Support.”
Deputy A. Hatfield
“I was a lateral hire in 2017, coming from a larger agency. Clackamas County provided me the opportunity to be more hands-on in my career. I immediately felt welcome and supported after I joined CCSO. Anyone looking to lateral over to another county should check out what Clackamas County Jail has to offer. “
Deputy A. Ford
"I feel like my military career with the Oregon Army National Guard as an Infantryman helped prepare me for a career in law enforcement. I applied in 2021 — right after I got back from deployment — so I could help my community in any way possible. I was surprised how many veterans that served — and are currently serving — work at the Sheriff’s Office. I’m happy to be here, and I’m excited to see what this career field will bring for me."
Deputy F. Ventura