Police Officer – Lateral

Black Butte Ranch, OR
Black Butte Ranch Police Department

Salary: $60,000.00 – $71,000.00 Annually.

Closing Date: 12/27/2024

Position Summary:

As a certified police officer, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation and patrol to enforce federal, state and local laws. Enforcement of Black Butte Ranch Rules also a requirement. Oversee Police program areas that may require additional specialized training. Applicants applying for a position with the Black Butte Ranch Police Department must be free of any acts that would adversely reflect on his or her fitness to perform their duties as a police officer. As a member of the Black Butte Police Department, the expectation needs to be clear you will have to work during weekends and shift work when the ranch has the highest population.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrol streets, businesses and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Issue warnings or citations for violations. Perform security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles. Make arrests; conduct searches; transport and release prisoners.
  • Respond to calls, including traffic accidents, major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, burglaries, assaults, family disputes, etc. Investigate and take appropriate actions. Direct traffic at accident/crime scenes and perform CPR/First Aid as necessary.
  • Maintain written records and prepare reports regarding investigations, which are reviewed by a supervisor and used for crime prevention, prosecution and office activities. Testify in court as necessary.
  • Conduct preliminary case/incident investigations and related follow-up activities; gather and preserve evidence; interview and take statements from victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; and prepare related reports and logs.
  • Maintain effective working relationships between adjacent law enforcement agencies. Provide assistance and back-up as requested. Provide appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, the media and citizens regarding ongoing investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, gang documentation, etc.
  • Perform crime prevention activities that include surveillance patrols and dissemination of information to the public. Participate in public relations programs that may include speaking to citizen and school groups, and public service efforts.
  • Participate in various community building activities as sponsored by the police department.
  • Aid stranded motorists, conduct vacation house checks and welfare checks. Check road/street signs and report defects or problems. Assist the public as needed.
  • Perform other projects, functions, and tasks, as assigned. Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas. Maintain cooperative working relationships with Police Department staff, Black Butte Ranch Corporation staff, other organizations and the general public.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must not have been convicted of any crime punishable as a felony in any jurisdiction or a crime involving domestic violence (applicants with lesser criminal records will be evaluated on an individual basis)
  • Must not have any discharge less than honorable from any branch of the military
  • Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license within 2 months of hire, with acceptable driving record
  • Academy Certification: be able to obtain reciprocity or already have, law enforcement certification by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
  • Must attend and successfully complete the Police Academy and have possession of DPSST Basic certificate required within one year of appointment
  • Must pass all phases of the examination process, including an oral and written exam, background investigation, psychological test, physical and agility testing
  • Must be able to obtain an Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance upon hiring.