Police Officer - Oregon In-State Lateral
Police Officer - Oregon In-State Lateral
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The City of Salems Police Department is hiring for a Police Officer Oregon InState 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.Salary StepStep 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 Incentives2 10Extra Duty/Specialized Assignment Incentive2.5 5BiLingual Incentive5Full List of IncentivesEntry Level(02 years experience)Less than 1 year experience. 1 1.99years 2 2.99years 10years in a row with City of Salem Police Department Lateral Experience (minimum of 3 years experience)3 3.99years 4 4.99years 5years 10 years in a row with City of Salem Police Department - The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. 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. Starting salary step will be based on years of qualified experience using and utilizing the equity pay act.
As a law enforcement leader in the Pacific Northwest the Salem Police Department is searching for outstanding candidates for the position of Police Officer Oregon InState Lateral. Our agency has a full complement of special teams and units to include: SWAT 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.
The Salem Police Department (SPD) is the recognized leader in our region for technology and training to better serve our community and neighboring agencies. We have a fleet of stateoftheart patrol cars with the latest computer technology cameras automated license plate reader systems and weapons platforms. 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.
Only complete applications will be considered. Interviews will be offered to those who have met the minimum qualifications below.
What you will do:
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.
What can we offer you for all your hard work- Medical dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
- Competitive pay.
- Employerpaid PERS contribution of 6.
- 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
- High School graduate or have completed a G.E.D. and 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 fulltime 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.
- Possessand maintain a valid Oregonclass C drivers license or other stateequivalentand have a driving record thatmeetsthe CityofSalemsstandards.
- Mustbe able towork periodicovertime and a variety of24hour rotating shiftsincluding holidaysand weekends.
- Beatleast 21 years old atdate ofhire.
- Bea or have the ability tobecome one within 18 monthsofhire.
- Participatein competitivetestingincludingphysicalfitness testingreading comprehensionwriting skillswrittenphysical/vision hearing and psychological examinationsand be able topass strictPolice Departmentbackgroundinvestigation.
- Mustpass thepreemployment drug test(including .
- Must pass the preemployment background check.
- Submit resume with application.
- Oregons minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer and background disqualifiers can be found in OAR.
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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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.
This recruitment is open until filled. A review of submitted applications are scheduled every week until the close of this recruitment.
Selection Process:
Finalists who successfully meet the minimum qualifications listed above and successfully complete a city application will after a conditional job offer go through an extensive background investigation medical and psychological assessment and drug testing. City of Salem is a drug free workplace including .
Contact Information:
Sgt. Robert DowdTHIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT AN IMPLIED CONTRACT AND MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE
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