Clackamas County · Oregon · County sheriff

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Hiring process, pay research and preparation guide.

Information last reviewed . Hiring status: not verified.

What we have researched

Published patrol recruit annual base
$79,142.50/year

Recruiting page does not state the pay schedule's effective date · Reviewed 2026-10-20. Base pay is not total compensation.

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Researched hiring process & preparation

Partial profile reviewed 2026-10-20. Not proof of an opening.

Minimum requirements

Not yet researched separately. Confirm eligibility and disqualifiers in the current employer announcement.

Lateral entry

Separate lateral requirements and training arrangements need confirmation.

Recruiting contact

CCSO recruiting

joinccso@clackamas.us

Hiring outline

  1. Entry applicants submit an application and required NTN/ORPAT results before the closing date.
  2. Personal-history materials, patrol interview, background review and post-offer medical/psychological evaluations follow; lateral ordering differs.

Physical testing

Entry applicants must complete ORPAT by the recruitment deadline.

Benefits

The source lists medical/dental coverage, Oregon retirement, deferred compensation and leave. Confirm eligibility and employee costs.

Hiring incentives

Availability and terms need confirmation.

Recruit and lateral pay are different. Average income including overtime is not base pay and is not used in comparisons.

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Frequently asked questions

What salary information is available for Clackamas County Sheriff's Office?

Published patrol recruit annual base: $79,142.50/year. Confirm current rates and your eligible step with the employer.

What hiring process does Clackamas County Sheriff's Office describe?

Entry applicants submit an application and required NTN/ORPAT results before the closing date. Personal-history materials, patrol interview, background review and post-offer medical/psychological evaluations follow; lateral ordering differs.

What physical testing information is available for Clackamas County Sheriff's Office?

Entry applicants must complete ORPAT by the recruitment deadline.

What benefits information is available for Clackamas County Sheriff's Office?

The source lists medical/dental coverage, Oregon retirement, deferred compensation and leave. Confirm eligibility and employee costs.

Is Clackamas County Sheriff's Office hiring now?

Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.

When was this Clackamas County Sheriff's Office research reviewed?

This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-20. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.

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