Police Officer

SUMMARY

The Astoria Police Department is looking for motivated individuals wishing to make a difference in our community as a Police Officer by responding to calls for service assisting community members conducting routine patrols and investigations and enforcing laws and ordinances.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Located in Oregons northwestern corner Astoria is a historic and vibrant riverfront community overlooking the Columbia Rivers entrance into the Pacific Ocean. Founded in 1811 Astoria celebrates a rich history tracing back to Lewis & Clark. This historic logging and fishing town is now home to a variety of successful businesses and industries contributing to a diverse economic landscape. Astorias 10000 residents enjoy eclectic shops museums galleries coffeehouses restaurants and a growing industry of worldclass craft breweries. The citys lively and walkable downtown encompasses 40 blocks and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

PAY
We value your experience and will consider compensation based on years of service with another agency.

Police Officer: $30.80 37.44 per hour plus incentive pay

Senior Police Officer 5 years experience): $34.81 42.31 per hour plus incentive pay

PAY PREMIUMS

• Voluntary semiannual bonus for qualified physical fitness tests
• Intermediate Police Officer Certification Department of Public Safety Standards and Training 3.5 added to base pay)
• Advanced Police Officer Certification Department of Public Safety Standards and Training 3.5 added to base pay)
• Bilingual Premium Pay 5 added to base pay after testing)
• Advancement to Senior Police Officer range with 5 years of experience
• Stability Pay 2 beginning at 10 years)
• Assignment Pay (Detective rotation 10 added to base pay)

MOVING EXPENSES

In order to assist with relocation the City will provide some compensation for moving expenses. Eligible expenses such as boxes movers rented trucks would be covered as a part of this offer and would be reimbursed after providing receipts. In accordance with IRS regulations reimbursement for moving expenses is a taxable fringe benefit.

SCHEDULE

This is fulltime shift work supporting operations 24 hours per day 365 days per year. Everyone can expect to rotate through a variety of shifts including days nights holidays and weekends with proper notice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Proactively patrols assigned areas in a business district and/or residential streets for the prevention and detection of crime the enforcement of laws with a regular officer or alone as determined by the Chief of Police. Patrol may be on foot bicycle or in a motorized vehicle.
• Responds to radio dispatches and citizen reports of major and minor crimes family disputes and civil complaints and evaluates the incident and takes the appropriate action to mitigate the situation.
• Provides excellence in internal and external customer service. Create a positive experience for customers through professional and courteous behavior and creative problem resolution.
• Conducts investigations of criminal activity and traffic crashes; interviews victims suspects witnesses and others to determine relevant facts and validity of statements and alibis.
• Generates and maintains records and reports of work activity including the description of incidents and their processing or disposition.
• Attends judicial proceedings presents evidence and provides credible testimony.
• Makes arrests serves criminal warrants court orders and subpoenas transports books and searches prisoners.
• Assists motorists with disabled vehicles calls tow trucks and supplies information and directions to the public.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal state and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills.
• Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
• Makes building security checks and provides advice/literature on crime prevention measures to business owners and residents.
• Advises dispatch center of traffic hazards and damaged or abandoned vehicles.
• Provides traffic control and security as assigned.
• May orient and train new Police Officers and Reserves; may act in lead capacity during field operations.
• Conducts special investigations and projects as assigned.
• Produces an acceptable quantity and quality of work that is completed within established timelines
• In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services facilities and infrastructure.
• Works closely with community partners to provide resources follow up and enforcement to address community livability issues.
• Maintains punctual regular and predictable attendance.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation persuasion and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers/public and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Respectfully takes direction from a police supervisor.
• Ensures operation of equipment by practicing use; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying supervisor of needed repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures and recommending changes
• Follows policies procedures and guidelines as described in the Astoria Police Department and City of Astoria Policy Manuals and other documentation related to this position.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse customers employees contractors other agencies public officials and the general public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees other law enforcement personnel and the general public;
• Ability to learn remember and apply relevant laws ordinances and court interpretations.
• Ability to write clear accurate and complete reports; identify and remember names faces places and other details;
• Perform calmly and effectively in emergency and high stress situations.
• Ability to engage in rigorous physical activity when needed.
• Strong ability to perform departmentally authorized use of force techniques to affect the physical arrest of criminal suspects.
• Advanced ability to operate firearms and equipment safely skillfully and in conformance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Ability to use stationary portable and mobile radio telephone computer video and radar equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Completion of an Associate Degree preferred or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the above described duties (such as 2 years of US Military active duty service or 4 years reserve service under honorable conditions).
2. Possession of or ability to obtain an Oregon drivers license and safe driving record.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Completion of a Bachelors degree
2. Proficiency in a second language.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must meet the residency requirement of living within 30 miles of the city limits within 12 months of hire.
2. Must be 21 years or older at time of appointment.
3. Must attend 16 week DPSST officer class to obtain Basic Police Certification within thirteen months of acquiring position.
4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Corrected vision shall be at least 20/30 (Snellen) in each eye. The field of vision shall be at least 140 degrees and depth perception shall be sufficient to demonstrate stereopsis adequate to perform the essential tasks of the job. Employee must be able to distinguish colors.
5. May be called out at any time or directed to work overtime.
6. Must maintain physical fitness standards according to Department policies to be able to fulfill the duties of the position
7. Police Department employees are prohibited from using tobacco products while on duty.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work in a 24 hour environment with varied shifts including weekends and holidays. Daily standing for 30 minutes at a time. Daily focusing on a computer screen. Precise control of fingers and hand movements. Daily sitting in a police vehicle for prolonged periods. Daily dealing with distraught or difficult individuals. Daily wearing protective gear or clothing. Frequent working outdoors in inclement weather. Daily operating of a motor vehicle on public roads. Weekly lifting moving or carrying of objects over 50 pounds. Frequent running jumping crouching crawling bending kneeling climbing or balancing. Occasional handling of hazardous chemicals or materials. Frequent exposure to disease injury and high noise levels.

This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

HIRING AND SELECTION PROCESS

APPLICATION PERIOD

Submit your application cover letter resume and any supporting documents

WRITTEN TESTING Due April 30 2025

Written testing is being conducted by the National Testing Network. Please visit to schedule your virtual exam.

Written testing may be waived if you are currently employed with a law enforcement agency or have been currently employed within the last 24 months.

OREGON PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST (ORPAT)

ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS

CONTINGENT OFFER LETTER BACKGROUND CHECK

Includes: Records Check (Criminal Civil Sex Offender Motor Vehicle Credit & Education Verification) Investigation Psychological Medical & Hearing Exams Drug Screen

Duration: Typically 6 to 12 weeks

CHIEFS INTERVIEW AND FINAL OFFER

Following background check completion

Please feel free to contact Human Resources at with any questions.