Search and Rescue is a vital component of the Sheriff's responsibility to conserve the peace in Columbia County. Sheriff's Office commanders oversee a completely volunteer force of Search and Rescue (SAR) team members. SAR volunteers lead the day-to-day preparations in a professional manner for when, not "if", the team's services will be required.

SAR team members train yearly and must keep a minimum level of training current in order to be certified. Scores of citizens from across Columbia County are training to be prepared for search and rescue missions to wherever duty may call them.

** We are currently accepting applications for Search and Rescue. You can obtain an application here. You can mail the application to the Columbia County Sheriff: 901 Port Ave., St. Helens, OR 97051 or by dropping it by the Sheriff's Office in person.  If you want further information, you can call the Sheriff's Office (503-366-4611) and ask to speak to the Search And Rescue Coordinator, or email at: sar.ccso@gmail.com