Frequently Asked Questions
Regarding Human Resources

1. What jobs are you currently accepting applications for?
A current list of recruitments for Multnomah County can be viewed at any time at www.multcojobs.org. We only accept applications and resumes for current recruitments, but you can register to be notified of future recruitments by following the instructions below.
Job Opportunities Registration
1. Go to www.multcojobs.org
2. Click on Job Classifications on the sidebar to the left.
3. Select the desired job title (Corrections Officer, for example)
4. You will see a description of the position, the salary range and a benefits tab. Click on "Email me when this position opens".
5. Complete and submit a job interest card

2. What types of jobs are available in the Sheriff’s Office?
The job titles (also called CLASSIFICATIONS) listed below, are examples of positions available at MCSO.

You can read more about each classification at www.multcojobs.org

ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST	EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT	MCSO VOLUNTEER PROGRAM COORDINATOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST/SENIOR	FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER	OFFICE ASSISTANT 1, 2, SENIOR
ALARM UNIT ORDINANCE ADMIN	FINANCE SPECIALIST 1, 2, SENIOR	OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR	FINANCE TECHNICIAN	PROCUREMENT ANALYST/SR
CAPTAIN	FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN	PROGRAM MANAGER, 2, SENIOR
CHAPLAIN	HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 1, 2, MANAGER	PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
CHIEF DEPUTY	INVESTIGATIVE TECHNICIAN	RESEARCH/EVALUATION ANALYST/SENIOR
CIVIL DEPUTY, SENIOR	IT MANAGER 1, SUPERVISOR	SERGEANT
CORRECTIONS COUNSELOR	LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR	SEWING SPECIALIST
CORRECTIONS HEARINGS OFFICER	LIEUTENANT	SHERIFF
CORRECTIONS OFFICER	LIEUTENANT/CORRECTIONS	SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
CORRECTIONS SERGEANT	LOGISTICS/EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN	SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR
CORRECTIONS TECHNICIAN	MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
DEPUTY SHERIFF	MCSO CORRECTIONS PROGRAM ADMIN
DESK TOP SUPPORT SPECIALIST SENIOR	MCSO RECORDS SUPERVISOR
EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY TECHNICIAN	MCSO RECORDS TECHNICIAN

3. I don't currently meet the Minimum Qualifications for Corrections Officer. What can I do to become Qualified?
All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and a US citizen. A current and valid drivers license is also required prior to appointment.
Corrections Officers are required to have the equivalent of an associates degree from an accredited college or university or 2 years work experience as a corrections deputy or related social work. Schooling and work experience can be combined to equal 2 years, but the hours must be full time. Volunteer experience can also be used to meet the minimum qualifications, as long as it is directly related, such as police explorer or Reserve Deputy/Officer.
Deputy Sheriff's are required to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

4. If I have enough credits to get my bachelors degree but I have not received my degree yet, can I apply?
In order to receive a conditional offer of hire for a Law Enforcement Deputy position, you must have a Bachelor's degree. Applicants who expect to receive their degree within 90 days may apply because the process typically takes 90 days. A hire offer will not be made or confirmed until the degree is received.

5. My 21st birthday is still 3 months away. Can I still apply for Corrections Officer or Deputy Sheriff?
The process takes approximately three to six months from start to possible offer of job hire. A hire offer may only be made to a candidate that is 21 years of age according to the rules of the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). We recommend entering the application process if you are under 21 but will reach the minimum age of 21 by the end of the hiring process.

6. What is a conditional offer of hire?
Candidates in a process that require a physical, psychological exam and or a drug screen may receive a conditional offer of hire that is contingent upon the successful completion of one or more of those components. If you are given a conditional offer, the appropriate appointments will be scheduled for you. If a physical appointment is scheduled, you must meet the physical standards required by the State of Oregon, Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPPST). Psychological results will be based on suitability for the position. If test results are acceptable, the offer will be confirmed.

7. I just completed a Statement of Personal History (SPH) form for MCSO last year. Can I make a photocopy of it and resubmit it?
We appreciate that you took the time and effort to complete an SPH with us in a previous hiring process. The Sheriff’s Office does require a new and original SPH for each hiring process. If there is a joint hiring process, for example Corrections Deputy and Deputy Sheriff, and you have meet the minimum qualifications for both, you will only need one SPH for that process.
The HR department does not provide copies of SPH’s submitted in previous applications to current applicants. We recommend that you make a copy of your SPH before you submit the form, and use that copy for any future hiring processes that you may enter.

8. I have a felony in my past. Will this automatically disqualify me for work inside the Sheriff’s Office?
The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) will not train or certify people who have a felony on their record [ORS 259-008-0010 (4) (a)]. MCSO is required by law to hire people who are able to attend and pass academy training provided by DPSST. Therefore, MCSO cannot hire people who have felonies into sworn positions (Corrections Deputy and Deputy Sheriff)

9. Do I have to enter the number of credit hours that I have earned at college(s)?
It is to your direct benefit to enter the number of college credit hours that you have earned. Some jobs allow the substitution of credit hours for direct experience. The job announcement specifies when education may substitute for experience. Listing education hours can make the difference of moving forward as a candidate OR being screened out of the process. If you do list college hours please specify either quarter hours or semester hours of credit