Help with Marion County Jail Pre-employment Questionnaire

Tiffany50 · Jan 29, 2014

Did you ever find out anything about the position with Marion county? I just submitted my application yesterday. When you applied how long did it take for you to hear something? Any info you could give me would be greatly appreciated!

amarie14 · Jan 29, 2014

Yes I actually had an interview last week. I think I applied back in October 201201r then got an email in mid December to take the pre employment questionnaires in January. They gave me an appointment date. Then 2 weeks later I had an interview. Still waiting to hear back.

Tiffany50 · Feb 7, 2014

I hope it works out for you! Let me know how things go. :)

amarie14 · Feb 13, 2014

Thank you and will do! Darn autocorrect... meant to say October 2013.. I just got a probationary employment offer from them along with a big background check packet that I have to complete before they can officially offer me a position. I actually have accepted an offer with Oregon State Hospital (mental hospital) about a week ago, so I'm not sure if I will accept the offer at the jail if it is given to me. I guess I'll have to compare and contrast each one to figure it out. I was never expecting this. Have you heard back from them yet? If you are still looking for a job in Oregon, try Oregon State Hospital. They are hiring a lot!

Mixnmatch · Feb 18, 2014

Hey amarie14, I saw that you recently mentioned that you accepted an offer from Oregon State Hospital. I recently applied and when I went back to check on my application, it had a section to "set up an exam". Since you have recently gone through the application process, can you tell me what this refers to? I wasn't sure if it meant an interview or if I am really going in to take an exam.

Thanks a bunch!!

amarie14 · Feb 18, 2014

Hi there it means to schedule your interview. Sign in to your accounta and pick your date and time. Best wishes and good luck :)

amarie14 · Feb 18, 2014

Make sure you check your email to see if they sent you an instructions to schedule your interview and other info about it.

amarie14 · Feb 20, 2014

The jail offered me one of the 2 full Tim positions they had. I didnt accept but asked to do per diem/temp instead. I start at OSH on Mar 3. It would take another month for them to finish the background check and I just cant wait another month to work. I asked if I could do per diem and temp work instead in between my work days at my other job and they were totally fine with that.

Mixnmatch · Feb 21, 2014

Thank you amarie14! Awesome, that is what I was hoping. I have been out of school for a little over a year and put my search for a nursing job on hold, so this is my first interview since I recently started applying. Do you have any interview advice? One of my previous classmates who worked there said to know common drugs/side effects for mental health pts, and that they will ask about experience I have delegating, since sometimes you function as charge nurse on the floor. Did you need to bring anything with you? Because I haven't received an email from them.

Thank you again for your help!

amarie14 · Feb 21, 2014

Hi that's wonderful. Email me at [email protected] and I'll help you with everything you need to know :)

Catalinas12 · May 9, 2014

Hey guys :) I'm a student at University of Washington. I'll be heading back to Oregon for the summer before I head to India for a nursing study abroad program. I was wondering if it would be possible for me to shadow you? Or if you know of any opportunities where I can gain experience? Thanks so much! :)