Police Officer

Salary: $82,441.00 – $102,717.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Tigard Police Officers perform a wide range of law enforcement and crime prevention work, including patrol and investigation.

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:

• A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and one (1) year of experience working with the public.
• Some college-level coursework in and/or volunteer law enforcement experience are desirable.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be 21 years or older at the time of hire
• Must pass ORPAT (see below)
• Must be able to read and write the English language
• Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred