Job and Volunteer Center

Thank you for your interest in employment with Deschutes County. With more than 1,200 employees throughout Central Oregon, Deschutes County is an employer of choice. If you'd like to be notified by email when we post jobs that meet your needs, please sign up for Job Alerts.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply through our online application program, governmentjobs.com. In order to use the program, you will need to create an account. This guide is a helpful resource for first-time users. For technical assistance please call NeoGov customer support at 855-524-5627.

It is the policy of Deschutes County to recruit and select the most qualified individuals for employment. When you submit an application, your information will be compared with the requirements of the position and screened for minimum qualifications. All candidates will be evaluated and notified of their status by email. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to inquiries regarding candidate selection or perform additional reviews or updates to applications.

Are you a Veteran?

If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans' Preference, please click HERE to visit our Veterans Preference' page.

E-Verify

Deschutes County participates in E-Verify. For additional information, please see E-Verify.

El Condado de Deschutes participa adentro E-Verifica. Para mas información, vea por favor E-Verifica.

Employee and Applicant Rights (Required Postings)

Equal Employment Opportunity: English / Spanish

Family Medical Leave Act: English / Spanish

Oregon Family Leave Act: English / Spanish

Oregon-OSHA, Job Safety and Health Poster: English / Spanish

Polygraph Protection Act Notice: English / Spanish

Paid Leave Oregon Notice: English / Spanish

Workplace Accommodations Notice: English / Spanish

Pre-employment Screening

Per Deschutes County Policies HR-3 – Background Checks and HR-8 – Drug-Free Workplace, all candidates must pass a pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Need Assistance?

Questions about a specific recruitment may be directed to Deschutes County Human Resources at employment@deschutes.org. Please include your correct contact information and the title of each position you are inquiring about.

Deschutes County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Deschutes County Human Resources or call (541) 388-6553 if you wish to request an accommodation.

If you have questions related to the online application system, such as a forgotten password, difficulties submitting your application, or you need technical assistance please call NeoGov customer service at 855-524-5627 or visit the FAQ page for answers to commonly asked questions.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.

The County does not offer visa sponsorship.

Deschutes County Volunteer Opportunities

Deschutes County would like to thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer. Becoming a volunteer is an incredibly rewarding opportunity and requires a big heart. There will always be people in Deschutes County that need help and being a volunteer is a wonderful way to give back. We are looking for people who are:

Compassionate
Responsible
Dependable
Self-motivated
Trustworthy

Deschutes County relies on our volunteers to provide many important services that benefit Deschutes County residents. We actively recruit a large and diverse group of volunteer workers for multiple and tri-county programs. Our program opportunities include:

Health Services - Behavioral Health, Public Health, Shots for Tots, Public Health Reserve Corp
Sheriff's Office - Search & Rescue, Citizens Academy, Central Oregon Code Enforcement, Central Oregon Partnership for Youth, Emergency Services, Jail, Amateur Radio Emergency Services, COLD Case, Fraud Investigation, Posse
Parole and Probation
Juvenile Detention
District Attorney Victim's Impact Program
Veteran's Work Study

Each volunteer must complete an application packet and pass a background screening as determined by the activities and duties of the position. Volunteers will adhere to the same policies and procedures as Deschutes County employees, and must agree to abide by the same rules as an employee before they will be selected for appointment.

If you are interested in applying for or reviewing volunteer opportunities, please click on Volunteer Openings. For full information about Deschutes County Volunteers and Volunteer Service, please review Policy HR-11 below, under Supporting Documents. Questions may directed to employment@deschutes.org.