Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

A Safe and Thriving Community for Everyone

We are committed to creating safe and thriving communities for everyone. We provide corrections, civil and public safety services to the most populous county in the state of Oregon. We serve four contract cities: Fairview, Maywood Park, Troutdale and Wood Village, and unincorporated areas, such as Sauvie Island and the Columbia River Gorge, and are responsible for keeping more than 100 miles of waterways safe. MCSO operates two corrections facilities, is a northwest hub for secure transportation and ensures safe operations at many county buildings.

Careers

Are you ready for a new career? Join our team at the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. We are currently hiring Corrections Deputies and Deputy Sheriffs.

Licenses & Permits

The Concealed Handgun Unit administers and manages all aspects of applying for and the issuance of concealed carry licenses. The Unit is responsible for investigating applicants and issuing concealed handgun licenses to those who meet the legal standards set by the ORS.

Corrections

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office operates two corrections facilities, the Multnomah County Detention Center, located inside the Justice Center in Downtown Portland, and Inverness Jail, located in Northeast Portland. The Detention Center also serves as the county’s booking and release location.

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Throughout the spring and summer, patrol deputies have performed speed enforcement missions in e....

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Throughout the spring and summer, patrol deputies have performed speed enforcement missions in east Multnomah County. Our goal is to make roads safer by impacting driving behavior, and remind motorist... 12 Likes

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Stay alert around railroad tracks. Remember to cross train tracks ONLY at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings and obey warning signs and signals posted there. https://t.co/S9l3gZfhvH 10 Likes 1 Retweets

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In Case You Missed It: Phone scam impersonating deputies gets $4,000 from one victim

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Phone scam impersonating deputies gets $4,000 from one victimSheriff’s Office will never ask for payment over the phone 4 Likes 2 Retweets

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.@MCSOSAR is looking for dedicated, highly motivated volunteers that are at least 14 years old to join the team. Attend an orientation meeting Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. to learn more about the team, their pr... 4 Likes 1 Retweets

Natural disasters don’t wait for a convenient time. Preparing for them shouldn’t wait either....

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Natural disasters don’t wait for a convenient time. Preparing for them shouldn’t wait either. Start today by signing up for alerts from local public safety agencies, safe-guarding important documents,... 4 Likes 1 Retweets

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Sheriff's office warns of phone scam impersonating members - https://t.co/ktEOG2BvFr https://t.co/JTYOMznI91 6 Likes 1 Retweets

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Multnomah County Sheriff's Office seeks feedback on proposed policy -

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Multnomah County Sheriff's Office seeks feedback on proposed policy (Photo)The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) takes seriously its responsibility to engage community stakeholders about the services the agency provides. Policy and procedure serve as the foundation for all MCSO law enforcement operations, correctional operations, and business services. Policy 1 Likes 1 Retweets

It’s National Preparedness Month! Take time to for an emergency. Create or update your emerge....

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It’s National Preparedness Month! Take time to #BeReady for an emergency. Create or update your emergency supplies with this list. https://t.co/2uc7PXuvx7 https://t.co/kjSx5cDkrD 6 Likes 1 Retweets

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Update: Fairview man sentenced to 25 years in prison -

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Update: Fairview man sentenced to 25 years in prisonUpdate: On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Brendan Tyler Johnson of Fairview was sentenced in Multnomah County Circuit Court to 25 years in prison following a conviction for two counts of using a child in display of sexually explicit conduct, one count of encouraging child sexual abuse in the second d 6 Likes

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.@MCSOSAR is looking for dedicated, highly motivated volunteers that are at least 14 years old to join the team. Attend an orientation meeting on 9/13 or 9/20 at 7 p.m. to learn more about the team, t... 14 Likes 2 Retweets

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It’s not often a student returns to thank their school resource officer. Tyler Martichuski credits Multnomah County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Thompson for helping him overcome obstacles in high school.
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Car seats save lives. It’s a fact: In passenger cars, car seats reduce the risk of fatal injur....

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Car seats save lives. It’s a fact: In passenger cars, car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers. NHTSA provides helpful resources online to make child passen... 9 Likes 1 Retweets

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Senate Bill 111 This video was created as a result of the SB111 Planning Authority. It was presented to a recent citizen outreach group in Gresham, Oregon and has been used to train local law enforcement.

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From Drugs To Mugs© This is a preview of Multnomah County Sheriff's Office From Drugs to Mugs© educational program. For more information on how to purchase the full length dvd program for your educational purposes, pleas Read More

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