Recruiting
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The Sheriff’s Message
I began my career with the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office in 1982. Since then, I’ve watched it become the third-largest Sheriff’s Office in the state. I’ve also watched it evolve into a progressive law-enforcement agency that embraces change and values diversity.
The Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing the best training and resources to its employees. You can develop a career in a variety of assignments — from Patrol to Detectives to Search & Rescue — with many opportunities for promotion.
We’re adopting new technology to make our work more efficient. We’ve also gone from serving a primarily rural county to serving a county that’s a blend of urban and rural.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workforce. If you’re looking for an exciting and challenging career with opportunities for personal growth, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office may be perfect for you.
Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts
Live, Work and Play in Clackamas County
Clackamas County is one of Oregon’s most scenic and diverse regions — ranging from urban Portland to rural farmland to the gorgeous Mt. Hood National Forest. It’s an hour-and-a-half from the Pacific Ocean.
Sixteen cities can be found in the county’s 1,879 square miles, but over 87 percent of county land is rural. It’s Oregon’s 18th-largest county, its third most populous, and first among counties for population served.
Mt. Hood’s 11,239-foot summit — less than an hour from the county’s suburban north end — offers year-round skiing and snowboarding. (Over 10,000 people climb its peak every year.) The county’s many waterways (patrolled by the Sheriff’s Marine Unit) provide excellent opportunities for fishing and other water sports. The climate is temperate year-round.
Clackamas County’s communities are perfect for families of any size. The Portland metropolitan area offers cultural and shopping opportunities. Hiking and swimming can be found in the county’s lush parks system, and its school districts are world-class.
Find Your Perfect Law-Enforcement Career
We’re hiring qualified men and women to serve alongside our 380 employees in the Patrol, Detective, Investigations & Civil, Support Services and Corrections Divisions.
• Deputy Sheriffs patrol the county’s roads, waterways and skies. Special units include:
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• Corrections Deputies ensure safe, secure handling of prisoners at the Clackamas County Jail.
There are a number of special Corrections assignments — including Medical Deputy, Classification/Matrix Deputy and Electronic Home Detention Deputy. You can also serve on the Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT) — which responds to large-scale disturbances in and out of the jail system.
Other non-sworn Sheriff’s Office positions include Community Health Nurse, Community Service Officer and a host of technical, maintenance and support positions.
We also offer a competitive benefit package including medical, life, dental and disability.
Committed to Equality
We’re committed to a diverse workforce — through active recruitment in the minority community, equal employment opportunity, and positive human-resource management. We adhere to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action as a basic element of human resource management. For our full statement, click here.
We recognize the full potential of all employees, and treat all persons with respect, fairness and impartiality.
Apply Today!
If you’re motivated, inquisitive, honest, articulate, responsible, have common sense and can work alone and with others, you’re the type of person the Sheriff’s Office needs.
We hire from eligibility lists created through a competitive examination process. Candidates must have a high-school diploma or GED certificate of high-school equivalency.
For a full list of available positions, visit www.co.clackamas.or.us/des. For more information, you can also call the Department of Employee Services at 503-655-8459.
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Other Ways to Serve
Volunteer with the Sheriff’s Reserve
Interested in police work, but not as a career? The trained volunteers in the Sheriff’s Reserve help us protect the community.
Reserve Deputies enhance our presence at public events — including the Hillsboro Air Show, Sandy Mountain Daze and the Clackamas County Fair. They also help with road and marine patrols, traffic control, public relations, school functions and much more. For more information, call 503-557-5800 ext. 1130.
Become a Cadet!
Are you between 15 and 21 years old and interested in a law-enforcement career? Our Sheriff’s Cadet program gives you a close-up look at the day-to-day functions of the Sheriff’s Office.
For more information, visit our Web page or call 503-655-8218 and ask to speak to a Cadet advisor.
Join the Citizen’s Academy!
Want to learn first-hand how the Sheriff’s Office works? Each year, the Citizens Informational Sheriff’s Academy (CISA) gives 20 Clackamas County residents (ages 18 or older) an up-close look at the workings of the Sheriff’s Office — including classes, lectures and hands-on experience that includes driving, shooting and ride-alongs.
