Lateral Applicants Only

The Oregon City Police Department is accepting applications for Lateral Police Officer.

Salary: $23.59 - $28.44/hr. plus benefits (additional 5% for Intermediate and 10% for Advanced DPSST Certification). Qualified candidates may be eligible to receive up to 80 hours of banked vacation time and 80 hours of banked sick time. New hires will accrue vacation time at a rate commensurate with their time as a sworn police officer.

To Apply: Position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. City Application and Resume must be turned in to be considered for employment. City application is available on our website www.orcity.org or the City of Oregon City Human Resources, 320 Warner Milne Road, (P.O. Box 3040) Oregon City, OR 97045. Completed application packets are to be turned into City of Oregon City Human Resources.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Be a United States citizen, and at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be currently employed as a Police Officer, and have successfully completed an accredited police officer state training academy.
• Possess or be able to obtain valid Oregon Driver’s License and have a good driving record. • Pass an extensive background investigation.
• Have basic computer literacy and keyboard skills.
• Be able to perform the physical requirements associated with the position.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Be able to resolve situations by making appropriate decisions in highly stressful, rapidly deteriorating and violent situations; and respect diversity.

Duties include but are not limited to: (job description attached)

• Follow written and oral instructions, write clear reports, establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, perform duties in emergency situations; and endure a moderate degree of physical exertion and exposure to diverse weather conditions.
• Patrol City streets, business and residential areas; issue warnings or citations for violations; make security checks and check for suspicious persons or vehicles; respond to calls regarding crimes, violations and incidents; collect information and prepare documentation of activities and take appropriate action.
• Arrest persons and/or situations as necessary in the performance of various duties; transport suspects and prisoners; follow established procedures in all dealings with suspects and prisoners.

The Process: will consist of screening applicants based on experience and training as described in the job description. The most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview. Employment is contingent upon passing an extensive background investigation, medical examination, drug screen and psychological evaluation.

Special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided, when requested, for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments.