Police Officer

Corvallis, OR
Corvallis Police Department

Salary: $37.32 – $47.63 Hourly

Position Summary:

Corvallis Police Officers work both independently and cooperatively to provide pro-active police protection and crime prevention consistent with community policing objectives. They ensure the safety of the community in an orderly, efficient, and professional manner. Conduct investigations of crimes which lead to identification, apprehension, and prosecution of criminals.

Essential Functions:

  • Interviewing victims and witnesses to gather detailed information. Interviewing and interrogating suspects in accordance with legal requirements.
  • Gathering and processing physical evidence and intelligence by a variety of methods, including; surveillance and contact with the public, drug testing, photography, video and audio recording, fingerprinting and bank, medical, computer, and utility record research.
  • Preparing affidavits for, and executing, search and arrest warrants.
  • Apprehending and arresting suspects.
  • Preparing required reports and documentation. Coordinating prosecution with attorneys. Preparing cases for trial, participating and testifying in court proceedings.
  • Directing and/or assisting other personnel at the scene of a crime, in the course of an investigation, or in performing other police services.
  • Acting as a resource for other personnel and departments in areas of specialized knowledge, training, or experience. May be called on to testify as an expert witness in those areas.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required. An Associate’s degree or equivalent of 90 quarter or 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university highly preferred.
  • Basic DPSST Certificate following completion of training, within 18 months of employment.
  • Intoxilyzer certification within 12 months of employment.
  • CPR Certification.
  • Valid Oregon driver’s license and driving record that meets the standards set by the City of Corvallis.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen within 18 months of hire;
  • At least 21 years of age;
  • No felony convictions or convictions of domestic assault misdemeanor;
  • Resident within 25 miles of Corvallis city limits. (may be waived by the Police Chief).
  • Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen. Must successfully pass the Department of Public Safety and Training (DPSST) medical examination that includes vision and hearing tests and a psychological examination.
  • Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal history check and obtain an Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance.
  • Ability to meet/maintain Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation standards applicable to the position.
  • Must be able to testify in a court of law.