General Services Aide

Washington County, Oregon; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Sheriff's Office is seeking a General Services Aide to support Sheriff's Deputies and Law Enforcement staff at the Law Enforcement Training Center (LEC) in Hillsboro, Oregon.

The role involves preparing training spaces, transporting vehicles and equipment, performing basic administrative tasks, and handling custodial duties. This non-exempt, regular position offers an hourly pay range and requires a high school diploma with one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Standard office record keeping used to account for equipment and supplies.
• Principles and practices for meeting quality standards for customer service.
• 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.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from supervisory staff in a structured environment.
• Be thorough in completing assigned tasks.
• Establish cooperative relationships with diverse people.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare training areas and equipment for Sheriff Deputies and staff.
• Clean shooting range and dispose of lead safely with PPE.
• Transport vehicles to service locations and equipment for maintenance.
• Assist with inventory and general administrative tasks.
• Perform custodial cleaning and facility maintenance.
• Set up and break down event equipment and seating.
• Provide customer service to event attendees.

Skills

Tools handling

Manual dexterity

GPS mapping

Education

High school diploma + 1 year general labor/driving

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

• 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.

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
• Routinely and safely lift and carry items of various sizes and weights

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

• 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 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 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.

Selection Process

You can review our standard selection process here.

Our Commitment to You

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.

We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans' Preference

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the 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 email: [e-mail] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application

You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition.

Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

Notice

Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.

Benefits & Wellness Program

• Benefits & Wellness Program
• Veteran’s Preference Information
• Access & Opportunity Resolution Labor Agreements