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.
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.
As National Preparedness Month comes to a close, we are reminding you to build your emergency kit. Don’t forget to include: 🥫Non-perishable food and water that can last several days. 🔦Flashlights, r... 4 Likes
Our patrol deputies were out for traffic enforcement on Interstate 84 in east Multnomah County. Our goal was to make the roads safer by impacting driving behavior and reminding motorists that they nee... 21 Likes 3 Retweets
Truck stolen with two dogs inside in Fairview. This morning around 7:30 a pickup truck was stolen from outside a residence in the 2100 block of N.E. Sandy. The owners two dogs were inside the truc... 40 Likes 12 Retweets
Recently, our HOPE (Homeless Outreach & Programs Engagement) team celebrated a success. They met Rich, who was living in the Sandy River Delta near Troutdale. After building a rapport with Rich, t... 20 Likes
It’s National Seat Check Saturday! If you have a child under 12, take some time today to evaluate if they are in the correct car seat. Learn more here by following the link: https://t.co/hxtTY7MIrQ ht... 4 Likes
TRAFFIC ALERT IN WOOD VILLAGE Single vehicle accident; dump truck turned over on it’s side on NE 238th Dr. Traffic is blocked in both directions between NE Halsey and NE Glisan. https://t.co/ldwm8... 13 Likes 4 Retweets
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... 13 Likes
Senate Bill 111This 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.