General Services Aide

Washington County's Sheriff's Office is seeking a General Services Aide (GSA) to assist Sheriff's Deputies and other Law Enforcement staff at the Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). Duties of the General Services Aide at the PSTC include:

• Prepares classrooms, live fire range, mat room, vehicle operations course, and Confrontational Simulation (Com Sim) training area. (The position does not participle in the trainings).
• Conducts shooting range cleaning, following strict lead disposal requirements while utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Transports vehicles designated for repair or maintenance to and from the Fleet Services center or other contracted service providers and the various designated locations.
• Transports equipment for scheduled servicing and maintenance. Assists with returning serviced equipment back to designated locations.
• Performs various inventory and supply activities such as counting, moving, organizing, and storage of equipment and supplies; performs basic and routine administrative tasks such as filing and answering phones.
• Provides general labor or administrative assistance on a variety of projects, activities, and events.
• Performs daily custodial cleaning duties in facilities, buildings, structures, and grounds; sweeps and mops floors, cleans restrooms, offices, and other facilities; cleans windows; empties trash receptacles; sweeps parking lots.
• Provides traffic control and directs parking for events held at the Law Enforcement Training Center; provides general customer service to attendees of events.
• Sets up and breaks down equipment, tables, chairs, and other supplies. Moves and stacks tables, chairs, and other supplies in preparation for events and as part of cleanup during and after events.
• Operates lawn mower, trimmer, edger, blower, and other lawn and power equipment to perform basic mowing, trimming, and general maintenance of grounds.

About Washington County's Sheriff's Office

The Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is a full-service law enforcement agency located in Hillsboro, Oregon, serving the residents of the county's urban and rural areas. WCSO enhances public safety by fostering professionalism, compassion, and trust within its team and the communities it serves. WCSO is the primary first responder for unincorporated residents, offering services from routine patrol and crime investigation to specialized teams. The WCSO also operates the county's only jail and provides services to cities within the county on a contract basis.

To learn more about us, please visit this link: Sheriff's Office

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described in the minimum qualifications.

This position is classified as General Services Aide. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review the full information of this classification, please use the following link here.

Education and Experience:

• Equivalent of a high school diploma AND
• One (1) year of experience that includes driving a vehicle and performing related general labor duties in an office, retail, or warehouse setting.

Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities and Specialty Requirements:

• Must successfully pass a background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office and a post-offer drug screen.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

1. Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
2. MQ and preferred qualification screening: HR will screen applications for MQs and preferred qualifications after the posting closes.
3. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews as soon as possible.
4. Background Investigation: The selected finalist(s) for this position must be able to pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office. The background Investigation for this position typically take 6-8 weeks to complete so you will want to plan accordingly. The information that will be required when you complete the Personal History Statement includes, but is not limited to:
   • Employment Information (past 10 years or back to age 17; 3 co-workers will be requested from each past employer)
   • Residential Information (past 10 years or back to age 17)
   • Financial Information
   • References (6 without using the same people as coworker or supervisor references)
   • Family Member Information
   • Driving History
   • Past/Present Drug Use and/or Controlled Substances
   • Criminal History
5. Conditional Offer: The Sheriff's Office will extend a conditional offer of employment, conditional on passing a drug screen.
6. Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
7. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act - Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.govat least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
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Questions (??'s) Regarding This Recruitment: Laura Aranda, Talent Acquisition Business Partner Email:Laura_Aranda@washingtoncountyor.gov