How do I sign up?

Applications are available at the end of June of each year. To apply, complete the Citizens’ Academy Application and submit it to the Sheriff’s Office using one of the options below.

Option 1 — Email: Send your signed application to the email address listed on the application form.

Option 2 — Mail or Drop Off:

Benton County Sheriff’s Office
ATTN: Citizens’ Academy
180 NW 5th Street Corvallis, OR 97330

After you submit your application, the BCSO runs a background check beginning the first week of August. You will then receive confirmation that your application has been accepted. Applications submitted in August may take up to one week to confirm.