Police Officer

A certified Police Officer performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation and patrol to enforce federal, state and local laws.  This position oversees police program areas that may require additional specialized training.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS: Thorough knowledge of police practices and procedures, investigative methods and techniques, federal, state and local laws, report writing, firearm use and safety precautions. Equivalent to high school graduation and completion DPSST Basic law enforcement training and state certification or if certified by another state and in good standing, the ability to attain an Oregon Basic police officer certification.

• 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.
• At the time off application, must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (fewer than three moving violations in the past two years.  No active or pending suspensions).
• Must pass all phases of the examination process, including:
  • Oral and written exam
  • Criminal background investigation
  • Psychological test
  • Physical and agility testing

Application Materials must be completed and received by the Human Resources Department on or before the closing date.  A City application and cover letter will be used to select the top candidates. For additional information, see the job announcement document below. You can find the Police Officer job description on the Job Descriptions page.

For information on how to apply for a position, please visit the Application Process and Application Materials pages.

This position closes September 12, 2014 at 5:00pm PST