Posted Date 8/03/2026

Description

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

Position Overview

Our Facility Security Unit (FSU) is currently hiring multiple Facility Security Officers (FSOs). As an FSO you will be one of the first staff members to welcome people into the various facilities we serve, and will be responsible for keeping our facilities, staff, and community members safe. The FSU is a team of uniformed staff who operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Telework arrangements are not available for FSOs.

What It Means To Be An FSO

You will be responsible for an assigned post where your duties will include but are not limited to; regulation of access to County facilities and facilitating a safe and secure space for County business to be conducted.
Monitor alarm systems and respond to fire, duress, and other alarms inside the facility while demonstrating proficiency in essential, modern security equipment and techniques.
Participate in coordinated public safety activities with law enforcement and corrections personnel.
Accept bail funds, take clothing exchanges, issue property releases, maintain visitor files, keep daily logs, write incident reports, and testify in court hearings as required.
Use excellent communication and customer service skills to provide information about access to the justice system, jail operations, and community resources (emergency housing, food, clothing, medical care).
As a uniformed member of the MCSO team, you may be asked to respond to a variety of emergencies, intervene with members of the community who are in mental health crisis and/or address those who are being disruptive. MCSO provides new Officers with a comprehensive training program in conflict management with a focus on communication and de-escalation techniques. Additional training will be provided in the utilization of defensive tools and techniques (including exposure to oleoresin capsicum, OC spray).

The Successful Candidate Will

Be able to multi-task and be flexible with interruptions to workflow.
Be able to pass mandatory participation in OC (pepper) spray training and exposure and defensive tactics training. These are essential components of the role, equipping you with the necessary skills for the job.
Work well under pressure, manage a high volume of foot traffic, and handle confrontive individuals.
Be a great team member and be flexible to changes in work locations and shifts when necessary to ensure safety needs, access to facilities, and County services are met.

During the six (6) month trial service period, applicants will participate in the FSU field training program where they will learn to work all posts and facilities the FSU serves. Because the work of MCSO is 24/7, you will be scheduled to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays. In addition to regularly scheduled shifts, overtime may be required to ensure adequate staffing is available to maintain public safety in our facilities. After completing the trial service period, regular shift and day off assignments are determined by an annual seniority bid process.

Apply as soon as possible! We anticipate keeping this recruitment open for two (2) weeks but may close early if 150 applications are received. We will start reviewing applications and inviting qualified applicants to start the testing process right away, so apply early!

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Minimum of two (2) years combination of work/volunteer experience, military service and/or post high school education.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license by first day of employment.
Must pass a criminal records and employment references check.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

Familiarity with personal computers.
Customer service experience in high volume environments where communication skills, empathy and patience are required to achieve the goals of customers within the mission of the organization.
Additional training or experience in public safety, law enforcement, building security or a social service related field (i.e. experience as a police reserve and/or college level course work in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or communications).
Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening And Evaluation

The Application Packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. You must submit all requested items below by the closing date of the job posting. Failure to do so will be deemed an incomplete application.

A completed online application using Workday showing how you meet the qualifications.
Oregon Public Employment Preference: if you are interested in requesting hiring and promotional preference for Veterans and State Servicemembers (previously known as veterans’ preference), please be prepared to submit your DD214/NGB form 22 and veteran disability verification forms electronically when specifically requested during the online application process.
Responses to any and all electronic questionnaires/tasks sent to you after submitting your online application. Applications with unfinished questionnaires will be considered incomplete and will be inactivated from the process.

Note: Please contact the recruiter as soon as possible if you experience any complications when applying. The application should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

After You Apply

Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.
Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the “My Applications” section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes in order for us to accept your application.
Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
Internal Candidates: After you have hit “submit” on your application, check your Workday inbox, and complete all questionnaires, including the Veterans’ Preference Questionnaire prior to application deadline. The Veterans’ Preference questionnaire is required for ALL internal candidates, regardless of Veteran status. Certain questionnaires/acknowledgements must be completed before applications are even received by HR.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

Initial review of minimum qualifications.
Virtual Personal History Questionnaire.
Virtual Written Proficiency exam (we anticipate having this part of the recruitment process concluded by September; in order to stay active in the process candidates are expected to complete assessments in a timely manner).
Virtual Suitability exam, including initial records check.
In Person Hiring Interviews.
Background and reference checks (Personal History Statement completed online).
All hire offers are contingent upon successful completion of a physical exam.

Additional Information

This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited-duration, and on-call positions.

Type of Position: Hourly, overtime eligible, represented by the AFSCME Local 88 union.

Schedule: Positions are full-time (40 hours per week), staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Shifts (day, swing and graveyard) are assigned through a seniority-based system after completing a trial service period. Newly hired employees are likely to work Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and will be trained on all shifts. In addition to regularly scheduled shifts, overtime may be required to ensure adequate staffing is available to maintain public safety in our facilities. FSOs are considered essential employees during inclement weather, emergencies, pandemics and disasters. This is an in-person position and teleworking is not an option.

The County Offers a Competitive Total Compensation Package Including

Holiday Leave: You are eligible to receive 13 paid holidays per fiscal year. This includes 10 county observed holidays and 3 floating holidays.
Paid Sick Leave: You will accrue paid sick leave at the rate of .05 hours for each County-paid hour (for a full-time/40 hours per week employee, it is approximately 104 hours per year).
Vacation Leave: You will start accruing paid vacation leave at 4.67 hours per pay period as long as you remain in paid status and a full-time employee (approximately 112 hours per year for full-time employee).
Paid Increases: Local 88 employees are considered for an annual step increase each year on their progression date until they reach the top of the range. They are also eligible for annual COLA increases when approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
Deferred Compensation: All new employees in regular and limited duration Local 88 positions will be automatically enrolled in the County’s Deferred Compensation program, at the rate of one percent (1%) of their pre-tax wages, unless they choose to opt out.
Comprehensive health and dental packages with most full-time employees paying only 5-10% of the monthly cost of the coverage, depending on plan selection and bargaining unit.
Retirement contributions of 12% to the State's retirement system (PERS/OPSRP) and no financial contributions from the employee.
Free TriMet pass.
For the full list of benefits, please visit our new employee benefits page.

Equal Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Every day, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Salary31.03 - 38.17 Hour

Location

In-Person

Position Type

Full Time

Experience

Entry Level | 2-5 years

Job Category

Government & Public Administration | Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security | Nonprofit

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