Police Officer

Boardman, OR
Boardman Police Department

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of public safety work providing emergency aid, security and protection to the citizens and visitors of the City of Boardman.

Works under the direction of the Police Sergeants.

Essential Functions:

  1. On rotating shifts, patrols assigned beat to aid in preventing crime and to enforce Federal, State and City laws.
  2. Observes, reports and acts upon conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking buildings, assisting other officers, enforcing traffic, making arrests, transporting prisoners and investigating crime(s).
  3. Using own judgment, determines the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances and takes the necessary or prudent action.
  4. Provides assistance to the public in emergency and non-emergency situations; administers first aid and requests appropriate medical response; performs crisis intervention in sensitive situations and domestic disputes; educates the public on laws and ordinances; assists citizens with complaints and inquiries and directs them to the appropriate authority.
  5. Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing persons, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc; takes appropriate law enforcement action.
  6. Prepares a variety of written and oral reports.
  7. Investigates crimes, interviews witnesses, victims and suspects and provides feedback to the appropriate people concerning case status; collects and documents evidence.
  8. Appears in court, and is available to testify in matters which the officer has knowledge of whether it be criminal or civil.
  9. Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment.
  10. Prepares and maintains legible, concise and understandable record of activities.
  11. Performs special assignments related to investigations, crime prevention and traffic enforcement.
  12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school or GED program (supplemented by two years of accredited college course work is desirable);
  • Must be 21 years of age;
  • Must be a U.S. citizen;
  • Have a valid Oregon driver’s license;
  • Pass an extensive background investigation;
  • Must successfully complete the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) basic police academy and one-year probationary period (per OAR 259-008-0010 or 259-008-0011).
  • Must pass Oregon Physical Agilities Test (ORPAT), written test, oral interview psychological evaluation and medical physical).
  • Ability to meet Department’s physical standards;
  • No felony convictions.