Police Officer – Entry Level and/or Lateral

Gladstone, OR
Gladstone Police Department

Salary: $70,608.00 – $94,632.00 Annually

Closing Date: 11/19/2024

Position Summary:

Performs law enforcement and crime prevention by patrol and investigations, controls traffic, enforces state and local traffic regulations and other ordinances and laws, protects the life and property of the citizens of Gladstone, does related law enforcement activities.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by a two-year community college degree or vocational school training in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.
  • Must be a citizen of the United States within 18 months of employment or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association
  • Must be able to speak, read and write the English language; bilingual ability in Spanish preferred.
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Oregon Driver’s License with a good driving record.
  • Must successfully pass a criminal history background check and be able to pass the City’s security clearance standards for unescorted access to certain City facilities.