Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
A Safe and Thriving Community for Everyone
Welcome, it is my honor to serve as your Multnomah County Sheriff! Our agency is dedicated to providing exemplary public safety services to everyone in Multnomah County.
It’s our privilege to provide a wide range of services including policing, jail operations, search and rescue, river patrol and civil processes.
We understand that community trust is the foundation of our agency and we value the positive relationship we have with the diverse communities we serve. By treating everyone with dignity and respect we enhance the safety and wellbeing of all community members.
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.
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.
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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Press Release: Columbia Park shooting suspect arrested - 
Columbia Park shooting suspect arrested (Photo)A 16-year-old boy is in custody in connection with a shooting that occurred Monday, October 10th, at Columbia Park in Troutdale. Columbia Park is adjacent to Reynolds High School.Multnomah County sheriff’s deputies took the teenager, who is a student at Reynolds High School, into custody on We
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