Police Officer – Entry Level

Salary: $37.59

Closing Date: 3/2/2026

Position Summary:

This position performs a variety of law enforcement duties; first responder to incidents; serves as direct link between the department and the public; responds to, and investigates, incident scenes; assesses appropriate actions to incidents; patrols assigned areas; enforces laws and ordinances; makes arrests; preserves crime scene evidence; summarizes events in report format; and performs preventative community policing for diverse neighborhoods.

Requirements:

• At least 21 years of age by July 15, 2026
• No felony convictions. No Class A Misdemeanor convictions within 24 months of application
• Must be able to work various shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays. Officers assigned to a patrol team are currently working a 4/10 work schedule
• Must meet State requirements including vision, hearing, and standards for basic certification as a law enforcement officer by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). To view the standards set by DPSST for certification view Oregon Administrative Rule 259-008-0010.
• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of work experience, college coursework, or military experience.
• A valid Oregon driver’s license, 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).
• CPR certification within twelve months of appointment.
• MUST PASS A POLICE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
• Emergency response time for a Police Officer requires reporting to work and being ready for duty within 45 minutes of notification.
• Fluency in a language in addition to English is desirable. Preference for Spanish or Sign Language ability may be given.