General Services Aide

Washington County, Oregon; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County's Sheriff's Office is hiring a General Services Aide (GSA) to support deputies at the Law Enforcement Training Center (LEC). Responsibilities include preparing training spaces, transporting vehicles and equipment, basic admin tasks, and facility maintenance.

The role involves physical activity, PPE use, and movement of supplies, with a focus on safety and teamwork within a law enforcement environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares classrooms and training areas including the live fire range, mat room, vehicle operations course and Confrontational Simulation (Com Sim) area.
• Cleans shooting range and handles disposal of lead using PPE.
• Transports vehicles to and from Fleet Services and other providers; moves equipment for servicing.
• Counts, moves, organizes, and stores inventory; handles basic administrative tasks like filing and answering phones.
• Provides general labor and administrative support on various projects and events.
• Cleans facilities; empties trash; maintains restrooms and windows; sweeps floors and parking areas.

Skills

Tool selection

Tool use

GPS mapping

Education

High school diploma equivalent

Tools

Basic tools

Hand carts

Dollies

Job description

Job Type

Regular

Pay Range

$18.33 - $22.32 Hourly

Department

Sheriff's Office

FLSA Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

About the Opportunity

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 Law Enforcement Training Center (LEC). Duties of the General Services Aide at the LEC 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 disposal requirements for lead 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.
• Performs general and minor repair and maintenance of tables, chairs, and other event inventory; performs minor repair and preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.

To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: General Services Aide

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

• Standard office record keeping used to account for equipment and supplies;
• Principles and practices for meeting quality standards for customer service.

Skills to:

• Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job;
• Safely and effectively use basic tools, hand carts, and dollies;
• Locate streets and addresses using GPS or standard mapping.

Ability to:

• Follow written and verbal instructions from assigned supervisory staff in a structured environment;
• Be thorough in completing assigned tasks;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors;
• Safely operate a motor vehicle;
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs such as climbing, lifting, walking, stooping and handling of materials; and
• Routinely and safely lift and carry items of various sizes and weights.

Minimum Qualifications

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 Requirements:

• Selected candidate must be able to pass a Post-offer Drug Screen.

Background Investigation:

• 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 takes 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 coworkers 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 coworkers or supervisor references)
• Family Member Information
• Driving History
• Past/Present Drug Use and/or Controlled Substances
• Criminal History

About the Department/Division:

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 f