Entry Level Police Officer

Salary: $85,739.16 – $106,825.94 Annually

Essential Functions:

• Responds to a variety of radio calls including theft, domestic disturbances, welfare checks and CPR calls. Investigates crashes, deaths, and criminal complaints. Makes arrests and issues citations when required.
• Patrols roads, highways, businesses and residential areas of the City. Enforces applicable criminal and traffic laws. Prepares case records and reports. Participates in the prosecution of cases in court.
• Serves criminal warrants, applicable court orders, and subpoenas.
• Accomplishes the Police Department Mission to “To protect and serve all who live, play and work in Tigard.”

Requirements:

• Completion of high school or GED
• One (1) year of experience working with the public
• Some college-level coursework and/or volunteer law enforcement experience desirable
• Must be a US citizen
• Must be 21 years or older at time of hire
• Possess a valid Oregon/Washington driver’s license
• Must be legally authorized and physically able to carry a firearm
• Ability to work all shifts, including swing, nights, weekends, holidays on a rotating basis
• Must be able to read and write the English language
• Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred