Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$41.77 - $52.88 Hourly

Department:

Sheriff

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

Who We Are:

Join the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and become part of a dynamic team where your commitment to justice and community safety can make a real difference. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to serving the community, passionate about helping others and inspired by a strong sense of purpose. MCSO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and investing in professional development opportunities throughout your career.

To learn more about our agency, please watch our video: Join Our Team

Meet our Corrections staff and learn more about the position by attending a virtual information session: Corrections Deputy virtual information sessions

As a Multnomah County Corrections Deputy, you will play a vital role in maintaining safety, security, and order within our facilities. This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to serve with integrity, develop exceptional leadership skills, and be part of a dedicated team committed to public safety. We offer comprehensive paid training, generous benefits and time off plans, and a clear path for career advancement for motivated individuals ready to take on this important responsibility.
 

Corrections Deputies are required to be proficient with a side-arm, taser, and Oleoresin Capsicum, the use of emergency communication systems, the practical application of self-defense tactics, and unarmed physical control of adults in custody.

Once you have mastered the basic duties of a Corrections Deputy, there are many special assignments you may choose to join through a competitive process. They include assignments in Classification, Close Street Supervision, Court Services, Transport Unit, Work Crew, Intelligence, and Life Safety. You may also choose to join a specialty team, such as the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT), Dive Team, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard or Peer Support .

The average annual first year income for Entry-Level MCSO Corrections Deputies for Fiscal Year 2026:
 

$ 119,906

The average annual income includes Premium Pay.
 

Premium Pay:

• Overtime: 1.5 times the employee's regular hourly rate.

• Double time: All authorized work performed on the second day following the normal work week shall be paid for at the rate of 2 times the employee's regular hourly rate.

• Shift Differential: 

  • 3% premium to employees for all hours worked on shifts beginning between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

  • 4% premium to employees for hours worked on shifts beginning between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.

  • 5% premium for all employees who are assigned to work a relief shift. 

• Uncontrolled Environment Training (UNET) Qualification Pay: 1.5% premium.

• Translator Pay: 3% premium.

• Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)/Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT) pay: 6% premium. 

• Dive Team Pay: 6% premium. 

• Trainer Pay: 8% premium.

• Education Premium: This premium pay is not cumulative, and employees are eligible for one level only:

  • 1% premium for as associate degree (or equivalent hours: 90 quarter or 60 semester hours).

  • 3% premium for a bachelor’s degree.

Relocation Reimbursement:

• Candidates may be eligible for moving expenses reimbursed up to $2,500 with submission of expense receipts.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Book, interview, classify and process adults in custody (AIC) into jail; conduct searches of AIC; release from custody and return property