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Patrol Deputy Openings

Patrol Deputy, Lateral

(Experienced)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

 

We're actively recruiting highly motivated, self-directed candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills to create a pool of candidates eligible for current and future vacancies for Patrol Deputy (Lateral, Experienced).

This recruitment is for experienced law-enforcement professionals only. It’s open to applicants who are currently or have been certified as a basic police officer within the last five (5) years and have completed at least eighteen (18) months of law-enforcement experience as a uniformed civilian peace officer. Oregon Department of Standards and Training (DPSST) maintains authority to determine acceptable lateral transfer of out of state certification to Oregon.

You must pass the Frontline exam (unless you’re DPSST-certified or possess a bachelor’s degree or higher) as well as a background investigation, post-offer pre-employment drug test, and physical and psychological exams.



Patrol Deputy, Recruit

(Entry-Level)

CLOSES: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026

Before you apply: Take a look at the Patrol Deputy hiring process checklist.

 

We're actively recruiting highly motivated, self-directed candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills to create a pool of candidates eligible for current and future vacancies for Patrol Deputy, Recruit.



Future Patrol Deputy (Recruit, Entry-Level) openings:
TBA

Jail Deputy Openings

Jail Deputy, Lateral

(Experienced)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

 

We're actively recruiting highly motivated, self-directed candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills to create a pool of candidates eligible for current and future vacancies for Jail Deputy (Experienced, Lateral).

Our Jail Deputies enjoy opportunities to work on a wide range of special teams and assignments including; Search and Rescue, Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Team, Courthouse Security, Electronic Home Detention and more.


COMING SOON:

Jail Deputy, Recruit

(Entry-Level)

OPENS: TBA

Before you apply: Take a look at the Jail Deputy hiring process checklist.

 

We're actively recruiting highly motivated, self-directed candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills to create a pool of candidates eligible for current and future vacancies for Jail Deputy (Recruit, Entry-Level).

Our Jail Deputies enjoy opportunities to work on a wide range of special teams and assignments including; Search and Rescue, Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Team, Courthouse Security, Electronic Home Detention and more.

Jail Deputies work three 12-hour shifts, plus one 8-hour shift every other week.


Future Jail Deputy (Recruit, Entry-Level) openings:
TBA

Professional Staff Openings

Jail Food Services Cook

CLOSES: Monday, October 26, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. (Pacific)

 

We’re looking to fill a Cook position at the Clackamas County Jail.  This position provides large-quantity meal service to adults in custody.

The Cook is responsible for:

  • Maintaining clean cooking equipment and work areas

  • Providing a variety of meals — including hot and cold dishes, sack lunches, snacks and special dietary meals.

Incumbents may provide limited training and direction to adults in custody acting as kitchen assistants.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.



Parole & Probation Openings

New Parole & Probation career opportunities coming soon.