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The Sheriff's Office maintains a full-response Water Rescue Team. All divers are permanently assigned to other full-time duties; they're also subject to 24-hour call-out for all Clackamas County water-related incidents.

This highly trained team responds to rescues, body recoveries, underwater evidence searches, vehicle recoveries and submerged hazardous materials.

The team consists of a lieutenant, two sergeants, a detective and 11 deputies.

Partners in rescue

The team participates in the Clackamas County Interagency Water Consortium -- which also includes personnel from CCSO's Marine Unit, Clackamas County Fire District # 1, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, the Lake Oswego Fire Department, the Sandy Fire Department and American Medical Response.

In-depth training

Water Rescue Team members are trained in SCUBA, underwater investigations, white-water rescue and high-angle and technical water rescue.

All divers must complete Dive Rescue I certification to the Master Diver level through Dive Rescue International.

Team members are also required to certify as swift-water rescue technicians and train in rope rescue. Most team members are also certified First Responders, and one is an Emergency Medical Technician.

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A Partnership for Public Safety

Three Clackamas County cities -- Happy Valley, Wilsonville and Estacada -- contract with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office to provide municipal police services. 

Click below to learn more about each contract city.

The Corrections Training Coordinator (CTC) is a special assignment for deputies working in the Corrections Division. It is a four-year rotation for one deputy, and has a number of responsibilities:

• Corrections Training Coordinators handle orientation and initial training for all new-hires in the division, including scheduling new security staff for the DPSST basic academy.
• They also assign new employees to their trainers in our field training evaluation program (FTEP), monitors their progress and is actively involved with their development throughout their career.
• In addition, Corrections Training Coordinators are actively involved with training new recruits throughout the state by participating in the DPSST Academy. CTCs act as scenario evaluators, role-players and instructors, and helped design the scenario-based training program used to provide quality, realistic, hands-on training for new employees.
• The Training Coordinator also continually looks for new, high-quality training to provide to the Corrections Division as a whole -- and ensures that all Jail staff meet their minimum annual training hours to maintain certification.
• When training occurs, the Training Coordinator tracks all training hours through DPSST, and is responsible for coordinating the training -- including conference registrations, hotel reservations and anything else needed to attend that training.
• The Corrections Training Coordinator also works with the Training Coordinators in other Sheriff's Office divisions to help with department-wide training.
• The Training Coordinator works in concert with the Defensive Tactics Unit, Firearms Training Unit and other specialty teams to bring the best possible training to the Corrections staff to ensure we have the most highly trained and qualified staff possible.
• The Training Coordinator is also responsible for jail tours -- allowing community members, prospective applicants and others to see the inside workings of a correctional facility. If you're interested in a tour, speak with our training coordinator and see if you're eligible.

NOTICE: We're moving May 19!

On May 19, 2025, all Civil Division offices will move from their current location (807 Main St. RM 100., Oregon City, OR 97045) to the new Clackamas County Courthouse (1000 Courthouse Rd., Oregon City OR 97045).

About the Civil Division

The Civil Division is responsible for processing, serving and enforcing court orders and a variety of other documents issued by the courts.

Examples of civil papers include: small claims, notices, evictions, civil subpoenas, writs of garnishment, restraining orders and foreclosures of real or personal property as ordered by the courts.

The Civil Section also processes and serves criminal subpoenas for the District Attorney and the Juvenile Department.

Civil Division staff are trained in civil process to ensure that all court orders are processed in accordance with Oregon law and the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure. After ensuring the papers are complete, a civil deputy delivers the documents to the person named on the paper, or if the law allows, to a responsible party.

Contact the Civil Division

807 Main St., Room 100
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8351, option 3

Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 12 noon and 1 - 4 p.m.
(Closed Holidays and 12 noon to 1 p.m.)

If you would like the Sheriff's Office to assist with processing and serving your legal documents, we need the following:

1. The appropriate fee. See below for our fee schedule. If you are sending the documents in the mail, please include a check, money order, or cashier's check payable to Clackamas County Sheriff's Office or CCSO.
2. A Letter of Instructions form.
3. If there is more than one defendant you would like us to serve, fill out an Additional Persons to be Served form. If there is any doubt as to what you want the Sheriff's Office to do, papers will be returned to you.
4. Certified true copies of the documents for each party to be served, and in some instances, a court seal.

Service Fees

Generally, there is a fee charged to process and serve civil papers. State law or county ordinance sets the fee that is charged for our services. Service fees are non-refundable. Checks or Money Orders for fees should be made payable to Clackamas County Sheriff. 

Civil Division Overview

Our Civil Division handles the following:

Civil Process

The Civil Process Unit serves and enforces all civil process received by the Sheriff's Office. ORS 206.010 (3) tells us the Sheriff must "execute the process and orders of the courts of justice or judicial officers, when delivered to the sheriff for that purpose, according to the law."

This includes "Notice" process -- including Small Claim, Subpoena, and Summons and Complaint -- and "Enforcement" process, which includes Writ of Execution, Claim and Delivery, or Writ of Assistance.

Court Security/Transports/Extraditions

This Civil unit provides transportation for jail inmates to and from the courts. It also provides security for the Clackamas County Courthouse complex (including the courthouse, law library, and annexes), its employees and its occupants.

Risk Management

Clackamas County has a self-insurance program -- and the Sheriff's Office is a full participant. Our Civil Division Commander represents the Sheriff's concerns and coordinates with the County Risk Management Program.

We have staff who can assist you once you begin employment. Feel free to call Joan Oakley at 503-785-5025 if you have any questions that can't be answered by the information on the County Onboarding site and on this page.

1. Your first step is to connect with the Clackamas County Onboarding web site.
   You will also receive a confirmation email from Sheriff’s Office Personnel staff with further details. On your first day, you will complete your I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, W4, and direct deposit forms. The email will contain a list of the documents you are required to bring with you.
2. Please review the following forms and policies. 
   You will NOT complete these forms online. You will be given copies on your first day of work and will be required to sign an acknowledgement that you have read, understood and will conform your conduct to the policies below.
   1. Oath of Office
   2. Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy (addendum 1 of Clackamas County Peace Officers’ Association Contract)
3. The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST)
   This is a state agency given the authority by state law to provide criminal-justice certification and training for police, corrections, parole and probation, regulatory specialists, telecommunicators, and EMD. You will hear DPSST's name many times during your career.
4. Your Photo
   We will take your photo your first day of work for your ID and for our records.
   A reminder: At that time, you must be in compliance with CCSO grooming standards. Rules for facial hair: Neatly trimmed, short sideburns are permitted, and must not extend below the earlobe. Neatly trimmed mustaches are permitted, and must not grow over the lips or extend below the lower lip line. Neatly trimmed goatees and beards are authorized, as long as they are not ragged or unkempt and do not exceed 1/2-inch from the face.
5. Hepatitis B Shots
   For employees who will come in contact with the public and need a vaccination, you will receive Hepatitis B shots at our Jail clinic unless you have already received these vaccinations. You will be asked to supply the dates and location where you received these shots. Click below to review the forms to use for either scheduling the Hepatitis B shots or to let us know you already received them:
   • Hepatitis B Vaccination Request
   • Hepatitis B Vaccine Decline Or Previous Vaccination
6. ONLY for Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff (Recruit), Jail Deputy, and Jail Deputy (Recruit), Parole & Probation Officers and other sworn positions that have the ability to arrest: In addition to the two forms listed above, you may want to review the forms/information listed below. You will NOT complete these forms online. You will be given the opportunity on your first day of work to review and complete these forms if applicable:
   1. DPSST Alternate Designation of Beneficiary
   2. US DOJ PSOB Designation of Beneficiary
7. Union information for CCSO employees:
   1. Clackamas County Peace Officers' Association (CCPOA)
      A copy of the most recent agreement with Clackamas County can be found here, or on the County's Human Resources Union Contracts page.
   2. Clackamas County Employees' Association (EA) union contract (for employees represented by the EA)
   3. Federation of Oregon Parole & Probation Officers (FOPPO) union contract (for employees represented by FOPPO)

About the Jail's Visiting Policy

The Clackamas County Jail allows unrestricted adults in custody (AICs) to maintain personal communications and ties with friends and family. This helps their transition from jail back to community life. We ensure jail safety, security, order, and efficient operation while using the least restrictive means possible to regulate public visiting.

Our visitation policies are below. The deputy on duty and all visitors must adhere to these policies. Unless there's a justifiable emergency, do not ask the deputy to make exceptions.

We appreciate your cooperation.

Visiting Adults in Custody

Sign up: Residents wishing to visit an adult in custody must first register online at www.gettingout.com. To sign up, you'll need access to the internet and a valid e-mail address and phone number. You can also register at the kiosk in the Jail's public lobby. 

Visits are conducted using a video relay service. These video visits can be completed in two ways:

1. Online, using any mobile internet device that can download the visitation app. Links to the mobile visitation app can be found here.
2. In the Jail lobby: Video visitation equipment is also available in the Jail Public Lobby, after an account has been created.

Each adult in custody receives up to 2 free 15-minute video visits per week. 

Additional video visits are available for a fee established by the vendor.

How to Register and Schedule a Visit by Internet

1. Register or schedule your visit at www.gettingout.com
2. Sign on to your account or create a new one by clicking the “Create Account” button and following the online instructions.
3. You will be able to schedule visits online by following the instructions on the website.

Video visits can be scheduled up to 14 days in advance.  However, advance scheduling does not guarantee that a video visit will occur at that time.

You can also visit with an adult in custody without scheduling in advance.  Choose the “Video Visit on Demand” option to connect with an adult in custody without an appointment. 

Sending a Message to an Adult in Custody

We are unable to pass any messages to adults in custody.  

You can send a message to an adult in custody using the tablets available in each block, after registering at www.gettingout.com and following the online instructions.  

You can also leave a voicemail for an adult in custody by contacting GTL/viaPath at 1-866-516-0115.

Visiting Days and Times

Visiting hours each day are as follows:

• 8 to 11 a.m.
• 1 to 4:45 p.m.
• 7 to 9:30 p.m.

All 15-minute visits must be completed within these visiting hours. 

The adult in custody is responsible for telling visitors their assigned visiting times, as well as changes to those visiting times.

Who can have visitors?

• All adults in custody who are not on Disciplinary Status may have visitors within the scheduled times.  
• Adults in custody on Disciplinary Status will not be allowed to visit.  
• Visiting times for adults in custody on Administrative Detention rotate daily.  

Questions? Problems? Please call the Jail at 503-722-6777 if you are having difficulty connecting for visitation.  

Any disturbances caused by visitors or adults in custody will result in the termination of their visit.

Visitor Requirements

If visiting in the Jail public lobby:

• All visitors using the video visiting equipment in the Jail's public lobby must check in at the lobby window and show a government-issued photo ID. 
• Failure to provide proper ID, dressing inappropriately, or violating any facility rules will result in visitation being denied.
• All visitors must show photo identification except for minor children of adults in custody.
• Minor children who are 12 years of age or older may visit without a parent or guardian present.
• Minor children younger than 12 years of age must be accompanied during their visit by a parent or guardian over 18  years of age.
• The parent or guardian and minor child(ren) will count as a visitor. 
• There is a limit of 2 children and one adult at a visiting kiosk.
• The parent or guardian will be responsible for maintaining the control of the minor child(ren). Children who are disruptive or otherwise out of control will be told to leave the Clackamas County Jail and visiting will be terminated for that day.
• Children must never be left unattended for any reason.

If visiting online using a personal device:

All visitors using a personal internet device for their visit must complete their visiting profile on www.gettingout.com , online or using the kiosk located in the Jail's public lobby. This includes uploading a copy of identification, picture verification, a valid e-mail address, and a valid phone number.   
 

Visiting Rules

Order and efficient operation in the jail must be preserved at all times. All persons visiting in the jail or over the internet will maintain a calm, quiet, and orderly demeanor for the entire length of the visit. The on-duty supervisor will closely monitor this when visitors are in the facility.

• Smoking is prohibited inside the Jail visitation lobby.
• Use of cell phones is not permitted in the visiting area.
• Visitors visiting at home through the internet service must follow the same rules as if they were in the facility visiting.

Any violations listed below may result in expulsion from the facility and internet visitation for visitors or criminal action depending on the severity of the violation(s) for involved adults in custody.

Visitor violations include but are not limited to:

1. Visitors not appropriately dressed. The on-duty supervisor, at his/her discretion, is the final authority for all issues of appropriate attire. "Inappropriate attire" includes:
   • Any attire worn in an overly sexually provocative manner.
   • Any attire associated with gang apparel.
   • Any attire that is sensational, dangerous, or could be viewed as offensive in nature.
2. Visitors appearing to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the Jail's public lobby.
3. Visitors using illicit drugs or consume alcoholic beverages while conducting a video visit. 
4. Visitors attempting to pass messages to other adults in custody who are housed at Clackamas County Jail or other corrections facilities. 
5. Visiting with the victim(s) of the alleged crime(s) committed by the adult in custody (pretrial or sentenced) — unless the adult in custody has prior authorization from the courts. 
6. Visiting that contains threats of physical harm to any person or threats of criminal activity.
7. Discussing the sending of contraband into or out of the jail; discussing plans to escape, or showing or describing blueprints or operational details of an institution's security for purposes of overcoming internal security protocols.
8. Visiting done in code.
9. Visiting conducted in an inflammatory manner.
10. Visiting that contains sexually explicit material or actions.
11. Any use of electronic devices — including cell phones, cameras, computers or electronic products that are not being used to facilitate the visit.

Results of Visitation Violations

• The supervisor may warn visitors who are being loud, disruptive, or disorderly to restore the needed demeanor immediately within the facility. 
• If order is not immediately restored, the supervisor will require the visitor(s) to leave the facility and the visit will be cancelled. 
• Any inappropriate behavior, dress, policy violations, or actions deemed inappropriate by supervisor during an at-home, internet visit will result in the visit being canceled, and no refund will be issued.
• At their discretion, supervisors can issue restrictions on visitation for up to a 30 days, or a Notice of Expulsion for violations of the visitation policy for a set period of time. 
• The visitation restriction or expulsion can be appealed to the facility commander within 10 days. The facility commander's decision is final.
• Visitors may be asked to submit to a non-invasive "pat search" if the supervisor has reasonable suspicion the visitor may have contraband, and/or items used to defeat the jail safety and security. Criteria for pat search would be (but not limited to) bulging clothing in odd places, large containers such as paper bags, suitcases, etc.

Visitor Protection

Every effort will be made, by all staff members, to protect visitors while they are on the grounds or inside the facility of the Clackamas County Jail. 

Visitors include, but are not limited to: 

• Visitors of adults in custody
• Visitors of staff
• Outside repair workers
• Construction workers
• Visitors from other departments and divisions

Protection includes protection from:

• Adults in custody
• Dangerous areas
• Dangerous situations,
• Circumstances that may result in physical, mental or emotional injury.

This protection may be accomplished by requiring that all P&P, department rules and regulations, medical department protocols, and OSHA rules are strictly followed.

All staff should remain on high alert while any visitors are on the grounds or inside the facility of the Clackamas County Jail.

NOTICE: We're moving May 19!

On May 19, 2025, all Civil Division offices will move from their current location (807 Main St. RM 100., Oregon City, OR 97045) to the new Clackamas County Courthouse (1000 Courthouse Rd., Oregon City OR 97045).

Disclaimer:

Official public noticing of Sheriff’s sales is made on the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association website and through local papers as required by ORS 18.924 and 18.926.

CLICK BELOW TO ACCEPT: The information provided to the public at the link below is as a convenience only, and is not the official record. Information regarding sales conducted by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office may change up to the time of sale and may not be reflected at the link below. Any reliance you place on information from the below link is made at your own risk. 

Sales venue and pre-registration requirement: 

The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office will conduct Real Property Judicial Foreclosure Sales at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Brooks Building (9101 SE Sunnybrook Blvd., Clackamas, OR 97015; map). 

Pre-sale registration is required. Registration must be made by emailing ccsocivilsales@clackamas.us

If you have any questions, please call the Civil Division at 503-655-8351 option 3, or by email.

Requesting a Sheriff’s Deed

To request the Sheriff’s Deed, please download and fill out the Sheriff’s Deed Form and provide your Original Certificate of Sale with $56 payment to:

Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
Civil Division
807 Main Street
Room 100
Oregon City, OR 97045

Checks or money orders for fees should be made payable to Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office or CCSO.

Form and payment may be mailed in or dropped off at the above address.

If you have any questions, please call the Civil Division at 503-655-8351, option 3.

An adult in custody may use money in his or her account to pay for fees or to purchase products available through the Jail's commissary -- including toiletries, writing paper, envelopes, pencils, postage, and snack items.

How do I make a deposit in an adult in custody's account?

Please note: Cash, money orders, or bank cashier's checks are not accepted through the mail.  Money received will be returned to sender.

To place money in an adult in custody's trust account:

When money is placed into an adult in custody's trust account, money owed for services -- such as medical co-pays while in custody -- will be automatically deducted from the account. The remaining money is available to buy commissary items or phone time.

Funds may take up to 72 hours to transfer to an adult in custody's commissary account. As a result, funds may not made available for commissary purchases immediately. All transactions handled by the money transfer agents will require you to pay a service/convenience fee. Clackamas County Sheriff's Office does not receive any of these fees. Upon release from the jail, an adult in custody will receive the balance of any remaining funds in the account in the form of a check.

The Clackamas County Jail is located at 2206 Kaen Road, Oregon City, OR 97045. map

Patrol serves several vital functions -- including crisis intervention, intake functions for crime and social problems, and a vast array of other statutory functions.

Crisis Intervention

Patrol deputies intervene directly in crisis situations. These include crimes in progress -- in which a patrol response is necessary to prevent injury or damage to property -- as well as crises of a non-criminal nature, such as injuries, suicide attempts, lost persons, etc.

Intake

The patrol deputy also serves as intake person for most reported crimes. Patrol responds to most crime victims personally or by telephone. They generate written reports and conduct initial investigations into major crimes and often complete investigations of less serious crimes.

Patrol serves as an intake point for social problems of a non-criminal nature. These include placement of runaway juveniles and assistance to stranded motorists. In many way, a Patrol deputy serves as a 24-hour-per-day intake point for local government services.

Deputies also provide direct assistance to city residents and their police. They provide both routine and emergency back-up for city police officers and special units -- including K9, SWAT, and CRAFT, among others.

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