Police Officer – Entry Level

Salem, OR
Salem Police Department

Salary: $37.61 – $49.44 Hourly

Closing Date: 1/6/2025

Position Summary:

The Salem Police Department (SPD) is the recognized leader in our region for technology and training to better serve our community and neighboring agencies. We have a fleet of state-of-the-art patrol cars with the latest computer technology, cameras, and weapons platforms. As a Salem Police Officer, you will be issued your needed equipment to include uniforms, weapons (handgun and taser), boots, duty gear, iPhone, and more.

Essential Functions:

  • As a City of Salem Police Officer you will be patrolling assigned areas to enforce laws and ordinances.
  • You will also answer and investigate citizen complaints and reports, write reports, examine crime/accident scenes, and/or preserve evidence as needed.
  • Some other assignments will include meeting with the public, community meetings and/or presenting the public with information to keep their household, property or themselves, safe.

Requirements:

  • Must pass the NTN Frontline National Test (NTN) and submit valid test results to the City through NTN’s website by selecting SPD (valid test results are results that are current and no more than one year old from time of application). If you are unable to select Salem PD as your preferred agency, please take a screenshot from a desktop computer (candidate’s name must be represented in the screenshot or scores will not be accepted). After applicable screenshot is taken, attach your scores to your application. To see what we accept as “passing” scores, please see the “Selection Process” details below.
  • Successfully complete the Oregon Physical Agility Test (ORPAT) and submit valid test results to the Salem Police Department through the NTN website by selecting SPD. Please take a screenshot and attach your score to your application (candidate’s name must be represented on the document). The City of Salem’s requires an ORPAT time of 6:30 minutes or less to be considered “passing”. Please note to graduate from Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) you are required to complete the ORPAT in 5:30 minutes or less. (valid test results are results that are current and no more than one year old from time of application).
  • If you have a valid and current Physical Agility Test (PAT) from another State or the Military showing that you are “passing”. You may submit your score by attaching it to your online City application. (valid test results are results that are current and no more than one year old from time of application).
  • Be at least 21 years of age at the date of hire. If you are 20 years and 6 months of age, or greater, we encourage you to apply.
  • Be a US citizen, or the ability to attain citizenship within 18 months of hire
  • High school graduation diploma, or GED certificate.
  • Possess and maintain a valid Oregon class C driver’s license or other state equivalent and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem’s standards.
  • Must pass the pre-employment drug test (including marijuana).
  • Must pass the pre-employment background check and be able to pass strict Police Department background investigation.
  • Must be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of 24-hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.