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 we wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we want to share ways to keep your information safe online with the use of a strong password. Some tips: • Use different passwords on different accounts.... 9 Likes 1 Retweets
Today, is #DrugTakeBackDay. You can drop off unwanted pain pills at multiple safe disposal site’s around the region. The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug... 7 Likes 2 Retweets
NE Halsey is closed in both directions between NE 223rd Ave and NE 7th St. in Fairview due to a single car crash into a power pole. PGE is en route. The closure is expected to last at least two hours.... 16 Likes 3 Retweets
A friendly reminder during Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Be careful what you share online and check the privacy settings on your social media accounts. Quiz answers can be used to steal an identity... 18 Likes 8 Retweets
There are good times to use your phone…and times when you definitely should not: Watching 📺? ✔️ Listening to music 🎧? ✔️ Ordering food 🍕? ✔️ Driving your car 🚗? ❌ https://t.co/erzPgWmK7d 12 Likes 1 Retweets
Great night for a ride! Our Transit Police Division deputies were out on patrol by pedal on a beautiful evening last week. TPD is using bike patrols to address public safety and livability issues at M... 53 Likes 4 Retweets
Parenting teens can be tough. While there are some battles that just aren’t worth it, protecting them behind the wheel is worth the fight. Verify that they know and understand the rules before handing... 5 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.