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What are the odds of landing a job with Multnomah County’s sheriff? Low, and for good reason
What are the odds of landing a job with Multnomah County’s sheriff? Low, and for good reason
What are the odds of landing a job with Multnomah County’s sheriff? Low, and for good reason

Published on: 03/17/2026

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Intense background checks mean just a fraction of people applying to be a corrections deputy landed a job at the Sheriff’s Office last year.

Multnomah County’s sheriff has long battled with staffing shortages, causing an intense use of overtime and straining the employees who pick up the slack, officials have said.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/03/what-are-the-odds-of-landing-a-job-with-multnomah-countys-sheriff-low-and-for-good-reason.html

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