Entry Level or Lateral Police Officer

Nyssa, OR
Nyssa Police Department

Salary: $3,976.00 to $5,200.00

Position Summary:

Work is performed during an assigned shift and involves an element of personal danger. Appropriate uniforms will be required, and duties may be required under various working conditions; including, but not limited to, in an automobile, on foot, and during inclement weather.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide a full range of law enforcement services to the community. Make sound decisions and accurate judgments in all work situations.
  • Investigates all aspects of major crimes and traffic accidents, perform patrol duties in a radio equipped unit, answers calls for the protection of life and property, enforce City and State laws and Ordinances.
  • Pursue, apprehend, and make arrests as necessary.
  • Assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as required.
  • Perform searches and transport prisoners, interview victims, complainants, and witnesses, interrogate suspects, gather, and preserve evidence, appear and testify credibly in court.
  • Direct traffic in emergency or congested situations and events, restore order and maintain peace at public gatherings or in conflict situations.
  • Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; including the general public.
  • Conduct safety education and provide crime prevention duties as required.
  • Administer emergency first aid to injured or incapacitated persons until medical personnel are present.

Requirements:

  • At least 21 years of age.
  • Valid Oregon Driver’s License.
  • Successful candidates need to be certifiable by the Department of Public Safety Standard and Training (DPSST), have the ability to obtain a basic certification within one year, score at an acceptable level on all testing, and pass a full background and medical check.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.