Police Officer - Oregon In-State Lateral
City of Salem · Salem, OR · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$39.11/hrFull-time
We need to produce HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we need to use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections when posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate.
We need to extract substantive info: job summary, salary steps, incentives, benefits, duties, qualifications, about us maybe? But headings limited to those listed. We can map content to appropriate sections.
We have:
- Job Summary: description of role, eligibility, etc. Could be "About the role" or maybe "Job Summary". But headings allowed: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can put summary under About the role.
- Responsibilities: "What You Will Do" bullet list.
- Requirements/Qualifications: Minimum qualifications list.
- Skills: maybe not explicit; could omit.
- Benefits: list of benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, sick time, PERS contribution, 457b, flexible spending, long-term care, wellness program, EAP, health clinic, free parking, department gym, etc). Also mention up to 80 hours vacation, 40 sick leave from date of hire.
- Pay: salary steps table with hourly and monthly rates, plus incentives percentages.
- Schedule: mention must be able to work periodic overtime and variety of 24-hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.
- Also maybe "About Us" not a allowed heading; could incorporate into About the role or omit. But we could put under About the role some agency description.
We must not create sections with filler like "not specified". So only include sections where we have content.
We need to use for section headings. Use
for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include details like salary steps numbers, incentives percentages, etc.
We need to format salary steps maybe as a table? Not required but we can use
for list? Better to use with details. But we can use
for list of steps.
We must not include navigation/legal/EEO etc. Remove boilerplate like EEO statement, application instructions, etc. Also remove "Only complete applications will be considered." etc. Also remove "Where can I find out more about the position?" etc. Also remove "How can I apply?" etc. Also remove EEO/Women... etc. Also remove "THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT AN IMPLIED CONTRACT..." etc.
We need to keep contact information? Probably not needed as it's not part of sections; but could be considered metadata; maybe drop.
We need to keep "About Us" description? Could be part of About the role.
Let's craft.
Structure:
About the role
... (job summary plus agency description)
Responsibilities
- ... each duty
Requirements
- ... each minimum qualification
Benefits
- ... each benefit
Pay
Salary steps (hourly and monthly) plus incentives.
Maybe use for steps.
Schedule
Must be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of 24‑hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.
We must not include Skills if no content.
Now extract details.
Job Summary: "The City of Salem's Police Department is hiring for a Police Officer - Oregon In-State Lateral. If you are currently or have been a Police Officer in the State of Oregon in the past 12 months; and were employed for more than 3 years, please keep reading." Also mention "Make An Impact As a law enforcement leader..." etc. Also mention special teams list. Also mention fleet, equipment issued. Also mention "As a Salem Police Officer, you will be issued your needed equipment to include uniforms, weapons (handgun and rifle), boots, duty gear, iPhone, and more." Also mention "Our agency has a full complement of special teams and units to include: SWAT, Bomb Squad, Mobile Response Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, Strategic Investigations Unit, DEA Task Force, Detectives, Motorcycle Unit, Mountain Bike Unit, Crash Reconstructionist, Computer Forensics, Behavioral Health Unit, Training Division, Peer Support Team, Civil Investigations Team, and Patrol." Also mention "The Salem Police Department (SPD) is the recognized leader in our region for technology and training..." etc. Also mention "We have a fleet of state-of-the-art patrol cars with the latest computer technology, cameras, automated license plate reader systems, and weapons platforms." Also mention "The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package." Also mention "As part of total compensation package, the City may consider providing qualified candidates with up to 80 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick leave time from date of hire." Also mention "Starting salary step will be based on years of qualified experience using and utilizing the equity pay act."
We can incorporate that into About the role.
Responsibilities: "As a City of Salem Police Officer you will be patrolling assigned areas to enforce laws and ordinances. You will also answer and investigate citizen complaints, reports, examine crime/accident scenes and/or preserve evidence as needed. Some other assignments will include meeting with the public, community meetings and/or presenting the public with information to keep their household, property, or themselves, safe."
Requirements/Qualifications: Minimum qualifications list:
- High School graduate or have completed a G.E.D.
- Must already possess a minimum of a Basic Police Certification by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
- Is currently, or has been within the past 12 months, employed as an Oregon police officer with a minimum of three years of full-time employment as a sworn police officer in Oregon.
- DPSST certification(s) must not be expired.
- Corrections only certification does not qualify.
- Currently employed and certified applicants from the state of Oregon do not need to take the NTN Frontline National Test or retake the ORPAT.
- Possess and maintain a valid Oregon class C driver's license or other state equivalent and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's standards.
- Must be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of 24-hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.
- Be at least 21 years old at date of hire.
- Be a U.S. Citizen or have the ability to become one within 18 months of hire.
- Participate in competitive testing including physical fitness testing, reading comprehension, writing skills, written, physical/vision, hearing and psychological examinations, and be able to pass strict Police Department background investigation.
- Must pass the pre-employment drug test (including marijuana).
- Must pass the pre-employment background check.
- Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement. (This is more application instruction; maybe drop as it's boilerplate? It's about application; but we are told to remove application instructions. So we should drop that line.)
- Additional Information: Submit resume with application. (Drop)
- Oregon's minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer and background disqualifiers can be found in OAR 259-008. (Maybe keep as reference? It's not a qualification per se but could be considered; but it's a reference; maybe drop as it's not substantive content? Might be considered boilerplate. Safer to drop.)
We'll keep the substantive qualifications.
Benefits list: from "What can we offer you for all your hard work?" list:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
- Competitive pay.
- Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
- Opportunity for 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.
- The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package which can be found by clicking here (drop as link).
- Also earlier: "As part of total compensation package, the City may consider providing qualified candidates with up to 80 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick leave time from date of hire." This is a benefit.
Pay: Salary steps table:
Step 1: Hourly $39.11, Monthly $6,779.07
Step 2: Hourly $41.07, Monthly $7,118.80
Step 3: Hourly $43.12, Monthly $7,474.13
Step 4: Hourly $45.28, Monthly $7,848.53
Step 5: Hourly $47.54, Monthly $8,240.27
Step 6: Hourly $49.92, Monthly $8,652.80
Longevity Rate Step? Actually there is Step 6 Longevity Rate? The table shows Step 1-6 with Hourly Rate and Monthly Rate, plus a Longevity Rate column? Actually the table shows:
Salary Step Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Longevity Rate
Hourly Rate $39.11 $41.07 $43.12 $45.28 $47.54 $49.92 $51.42
Monthly Rate $6,779.07 $7,118.80 $7,474.13 $7,848.53 $8,240.27 $8,652.80 $8,912.80
So there is also a Longevity Rate (maybe step 7?). Actually there are 7 columns: Step1-6 plus Longevity Rate. So we have hourly rates for steps 1-6 and longevity rate (maybe after 6 years?). Similarly monthly rates.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So we should include the longevity rate values as well.
Thus Pay section should include:
- Hourly rates: Step 1 $39.11, Step 2 $41.07, Step 3 $43.12, Step 4 $45.28, Step 5 $47.54, Step 6 $49.92, Longevity Rate $51.42
- Monthly rates: Step 1 $6,779.07, Step 2 $7,118.80, Step 3 $7,474.13, Step 4 $7,848.53, Step 5 $8,240.27, Step 6 $8,652.80, Longevity Rate $8,912.80
Also incentives:
- Certifications, Training, & College Incentives 2% - 10%
- Extra Duty/Specialized Assignment Incentive 2.5% - 5%
- Bi-Lingual Incentive 5%
- Full List of Incentives Collective Bargaining Agreement (maybe just note that there is a full list per CBA)
We'll include those.
Schedule: Must be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of 24-hour rotating shifts including holidays and
for prose. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include details like salary steps numbers, incentives percentages, etc. We need to format salary steps maybe as a table? Not required but we can use
- for list? Better to use
- ... each duty
- ... each minimum qualification
- ... each benefit
with details. But we can use
- for list of steps.
We must not include navigation/legal/EEO etc. Remove boilerplate like EEO statement, application instructions, etc. Also remove "Only complete applications will be considered." etc. Also remove "Where can I find out more about the position?" etc. Also remove "How can I apply?" etc. Also remove EEO/Women... etc. Also remove "THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT AN IMPLIED CONTRACT..." etc.
We need to keep contact information? Probably not needed as it's not part of sections; but could be considered metadata; maybe drop.
We need to keep "About Us" description? Could be part of About the role.
Let's craft.
Structure:
About the role
... (job summary plus agency description)
Responsibilities
Requirements
Benefits
Pay
Salary steps (hourly and monthly) plus incentives.
Maybe use- for steps.
Schedule
Must be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of 24‑hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.
We must not include Skills if no content. Now extract details. Job Summary: "The City of Salem's Police Department is hiring for a Police Officer - Oregon In-State Lateral. If you are currently or have been a Police Officer in the State of Oregon in the past 12 months; and were employed for more than 3 years, please keep reading." Also mention "Make An Impact As a law enforcement leader..." etc. Also mention special teams list. Also mention fleet, equipment issued. Also mention "As a Salem Police Officer, you will be issued your needed equipment to include uniforms, weapons (handgun and rifle), boots, duty gear, iPhone, and more." Also mention "Our agency has a full complement of special teams and units to include: SWAT, Bomb Squad, Mobile Response Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, Strategic Investigations Unit, DEA Task Force, Detectives, Motorcycle Unit, Mountain Bike Unit, Crash Reconstructionist, Computer Forensics, Behavioral Health Unit, Training Division, Peer Support Team, Civil Investigations Team, and Patrol." Also mention "The Salem Police Department (SPD) is the recognized leader in our region for technology and training..." etc. Also mention "We have a fleet of state-of-the-art patrol cars with the latest computer technology, cameras, automated license plate reader systems, and weapons platforms." Also mention "The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package." Also mention "As part of total compensation package, the City may consider providing qualified candidates with up to 80 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick leave time from date of hire." Also mention "Starting salary step will be based on years of qualified experience using and utilizing the equity pay act." We can incorporate that into About the role. Responsibilities: "As a City of Salem Police Officer you will be patrolling assigned areas to enforce laws and ordinances. You will also answer and investigate citizen complaints, reports, examine crime/accident scenes and/or preserve evidence as needed. Some other assignments will include meeting with the public, community meetings and/or presenting the public with information to keep their household, property, or themselves, safe." Requirements/Qualifications: Minimum qualifications list: - High School graduate or have completed a G.E.D. - Must already possess a minimum of a Basic Police Certification by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). - Is currently, or has been within the past 12 months, employed as an Oregon police officer with a minimum of three years of full-time employment as a sworn police officer in Oregon. - DPSST certification(s) must not be expired. - Corrections only certification does not qualify. - Currently employed and certified applicants from the state of Oregon do not need to take the NTN Frontline National Test or retake the ORPAT. - Possess and maintain a valid Oregon class C driver's license or other state equivalent and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's standards. - Must be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of 24-hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends. - Be at least 21 years old at date of hire. - Be a U.S. Citizen or have the ability to become one within 18 months of hire. - Participate in competitive testing including physical fitness testing, reading comprehension, writing skills, written, physical/vision, hearing and psychological examinations, and be able to pass strict Police Department background investigation. - Must pass the pre-employment drug test (including marijuana). - Must pass the pre-employment background check. - Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement. (This is more application instruction; maybe drop as it's boilerplate? It's about application; but we are told to remove application instructions. So we should drop that line.) - Additional Information: Submit resume with application. (Drop) - Oregon's minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer and background disqualifiers can be found in OAR 259-008. (Maybe keep as reference? It's not a qualification per se but could be considered; but it's a reference; maybe drop as it's not substantive content? Might be considered boilerplate. Safer to drop.) We'll keep the substantive qualifications. Benefits list: from "What can we offer you for all your hard work?" list: - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. - Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies. - Competitive pay. - Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%. - Opportunity for 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. - The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package which can be found by clicking here (drop as link). - Also earlier: "As part of total compensation package, the City may consider providing qualified candidates with up to 80 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick leave time from date of hire." This is a benefit. Pay: Salary steps table: Step 1: Hourly $39.11, Monthly $6,779.07 Step 2: Hourly $41.07, Monthly $7,118.80 Step 3: Hourly $43.12, Monthly $7,474.13 Step 4: Hourly $45.28, Monthly $7,848.53 Step 5: Hourly $47.54, Monthly $8,240.27 Step 6: Hourly $49.92, Monthly $8,652.80 Longevity Rate Step? Actually there is Step 6 Longevity Rate? The table shows Step 1-6 with Hourly Rate and Monthly Rate, plus a Longevity Rate column? Actually the table shows: Salary Step Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Longevity Rate Hourly Rate $39.11 $41.07 $43.12 $45.28 $47.54 $49.92 $51.42 Monthly Rate $6,779.07 $7,118.80 $7,474.13 $7,848.53 $8,240.27 $8,652.80 $8,912.80 So there is also a Longevity Rate (maybe step 7?). Actually there are 7 columns: Step1-6 plus Longevity Rate. So we have hourly rates for steps 1-6 and longevity rate (maybe after 6 years?). Similarly monthly rates. We need to preserve all substantive information. So we should include the longevity rate values as well. Thus Pay section should include: - Hourly rates: Step 1 $39.11, Step 2 $41.07, Step 3 $43.12, Step 4 $45.28, Step 5 $47.54, Step 6 $49.92, Longevity Rate $51.42 - Monthly rates: Step 1 $6,779.07, Step 2 $7,118.80, Step 3 $7,474.13, Step 4 $7,848.53, Step 5 $8,240.27, Step 6 $8,652.80, Longevity Rate $8,912.80 Also incentives: - Certifications, Training, & College Incentives 2% - 10% - Extra Duty/Specialized Assignment Incentive 2.5% - 5% - Bi-Lingual Incentive 5% - Full List of Incentives Collective Bargaining Agreement (maybe just note that there is a full list per CBA) We'll include those. Schedule: Must be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of 24-hour rotating shifts including holidays and