Police Officer - Entry Level
Police Officer - Entry Level
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Job Description
Job Summary
Salem Police Department Core Values:
Collaboration Honor Integrity CompassionSalary Step
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Longevity Rate
Hourly Rate
$37.61
$39.49
$41.46
$43.53
$45.71
$48.00
$49.44
Monthly Rate
$6519.07
$6844.93
$7186.40
$7545.20
$7923.07
$8320.00
$8569.60
Yearly Rate
$78228.84
$82139.16
$86236.80
$90542.40
$95076.84
$99840
$102835.20
Certifications Training & College Incentives
2 10
Extra Duty/Specialized Assignment Incentive
2.5 5
BiLingual Incentive
5
Full List of Incentives
Other Benefits
Medical dental and vision coverage for you and your family Employerpaid PERS contribution of 6. Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies. Opportunity for voluntary pretax contributions to a 457b account. Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Voluntary longterm 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
What are the minimum qualifications- 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 preemployment drug test (including .
- Must pass the preemployment background check.
- Oregons minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer and background disqualifiers can be found in OAR.
- Must be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of 24hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.
- High School graduate or have completed a G.E.D.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Ability to complete departmental recruit training course and to gain eligibility for Basic Certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
- A valid Oregon drivers license or out of state equivalent or ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving recordscheckand if hired maintain a driving record that meets the Citys standard. Oregon law requires that an ofstate license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355.
What are the disqualifiers and eliminating factors
- OAR.
- No felony convictions.
- No convictions for crimes involving domestic violence.
- No dishonorable discharge from any branch of military service.
- No more than three 3 traffic (moving) convictions in the last three 3 years.
For more information please click here
Hiring Process:
Applicants must submit a completed application and attach valid tests results forNTN Frontline National Test (NTN) and Oregon Physical Agility Test (ORPAT)or outofstate PAT equivalent at the time of application to be considered in the hiring process.For more informationabout the hiringprocess please clickhere
NTN & ORPAT/PAT Requirements:
- 70 in Writing
- 70 in Reading
- 65 in Video/Media
Applicants must complete the ORPAT in 6:30 or less to pass. However the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) requires a time of 5:30 or less for graduation.
Click here for practice tests. For exam scheduling assistance visit NTNs job listing.
Click here for ORPAT preparation tips. For test scheduling visit ORPAT scheduling.
OutofState Applicants:If you have a valid PAT test from another state or the military you may submit your score with your application provided it is less than 12 months old from the job announcement closing date.
Hired applicants are eligible for a $100 reimbursement for NTN and ORPAT testing costs.
About us:
The Salem Police Department is the 4th largest agency in the State of Oregon. We are a fullservice department to include many special teams. Our new facility is a 104000 square foot building with many amenities for employees to include an indoor/outdoor breakroom and a workout room/locker room.
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley Salem is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 180000. Centrally located Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable wellestablished neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A fullservice City Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Services Finance Fire Enterprise Services Legal Police Public Works and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Community Planning and Development department.
Where can I find out more about the position
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Police Officer or view byclicking here.
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For more information about employment at the City of Salem please visit our website atwww.cityofsalem/jobs.
How can I apply
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity equity and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences encouraging new ideas and views listening to and learning from each other we are better able to serve the community.
To apply click on the green Apply button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.
EEO/Women veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information:
Sgt. Robert Dowd
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT AN IMPLIED CONTRACT AND MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
