Police Officer - Entry Level

About the role

The Salem Police Department is a full-service agency offering various specialized teams. The department operates from a 104,000 square foot facility with numerous amenities for its employees. The City of Salem, located in the Willamette Valley, is the second-largest city in Oregon, with a population exceeding 180,000.

Responsibilities

• Participate in competitive testing including physical fitness, reading comprehension, writing skills, and psychological examinations.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Work periodic overtime and a variety of 24-hour rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• Complete the Oregon Physical Agility Test (ORPAT) or equivalent.
• Pass the pre-employment background check and meet Oregon's minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old at the date of hire.
• Be a U.S. citizen or have the ability to become one within 18 months of hire.
• Pass a police department background investigation.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana).
• Pass the pre-employment background check.
• Meet Oregon's minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer and background disqualifiers as outlined in OAR 259-008.
• Have a valid Oregon driver's license or equivalent, and pass a driving records check.
• Be able to work overtime and a variety of 24-hour rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to complete departmental recruit training course and gain eligibility for Basic Certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
• A valid Oregon driver's license or equivalent, or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Pass the pre-employment drug test (including marijuana).
• Pass the pre-employment background check.
• Meet Oregon's minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer and background disqualifiers as outlined in OAR 259-008.
• Pass the ORPAT in 6:30 or less to pass, though DPSST requires a time of 5:30 or less for graduation.

Skills

• Ability to complete departmental recruit training course and gain eligibility for Basic Certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Pass the pre-employment drug test (including marijuana).
• Pass the pre-employment background check.
• Meet Oregon's minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer and background disqualifiers as outlined in OAR 259-008.
• Pass the ORPAT in 6:30 or less to pass, though DPSST requires a time of 5:30 or less for graduation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Free, secure parking.
• Department gym available for employee use.

Pay

Salary steps range from Step 1 to Step 6, with monthly rates starting at $6,779.07 and increasing to $8,912.80. Certifications, training, and college incentives are also available.

Schedule

Rotating shifts including holidays and weekends are common.

Contact Information

To apply, click on the green "Apply" button to complete your application. For more information about employment at the City of Salem, visit our website at www.cityofsalem.net/jobs. For questions regarding the application process, contact Sgt. Robert Dowd at 503-932-4517 or email policejobs@cityofsalem.net.