Police Officer – Entry Level

Salem, OR
Salem Police Department

Salary: $37.61 – $49.44 Hourly

Closing Date: 6/2/2025

Requirements:

  • Be at least 21 years old at date of hire.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or have the ability to become one within 18 months of hire.
  • Participate in competitive testing including physical fitness testing, reading comprehension, writing skills, written, physical/vision, hearing and psychological examinations, and be able to pass strict Police Department background investigation.
  • Must pass the pre-employment drug test (including marijuana).
  • Must pass the pre-employment background check.
  • Oregon’s minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer and background disqualifiers can be found in OAR 259-008-0010-0070.
  • Must be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of 24-hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.
  • High School graduate or have completed a G.E.D.
  • Ability to complete departmental recruit training course and to gain eligibility for Basic Certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
  • A valid Oregon driver’s license, or out of state equivalent, or ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355).