Police Officer – Lateral

Silverton, OR
Silverton Police Department

Salary: $28.56 to $36.45.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols assigned areas, traffic enforcement, complaint and accident investigation, criminal investigations, apprehension and arrest of criminals, using own judgment in deciding a course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance; works rotating shifts.
  • Meets with concerned citizens, interrogates suspects, witnesses and drivers; Collects and preserves evidence; Arrests violators; investigates and renders assistance at scenes and documents vehicular accidents; Testifies in Municipal, State and Federal Courts,
  • Prepares a variety of reports and records, including but not limited to; criminal investigations, crash investigations and CAD reports.
  • Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent; Uses desk-top computers in the police facility and mobile data terminals in patrol vehicles.
  • Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities; provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Department activities.

Requirements:

  • Certified as a law enforcement officer OR;
  • Graduated from DPSST Basic Police Academy.
  • United States Citizenship.
  • Visual acuity corrected to 20/20 (uncorrected no worse than 20/200, possess normal color discrimination and peripheral vision, have the ability to chase, apprehend and handcuff suspects, ability to use firearms and defensive tactics, ability to drive vehicles in emergency situation, and have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, and must have basic computer literacy and keyboard skills.
  • Possess or be able to obtain valid Oregon Driver’s license.
  • Must be able to pass a thorough criminal background investigation, police physical, and psychological.