Lateral Police Officer
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Job Number: 2025-18
Closes: Sunday June 15 2025 at 11:59pm
Springfield Police Department
Job Hours: Shift Work
Represented: SPA
Grade: 220
Non-Exempt Full-time Full Benefits
*Please See Compensation Below
Relocation reimbursement for actual costs up to $5000 may be available if incumbent is relocating greater than 100 miles.
Want to learn more about joining Springfield PD Check this out: Overview:
The City of Springfield has exciting opportunities in our Police Department for experienced Lateral Police Officers. SPD is dedicated to providing the best available law enforcement and accountability services to our community. This includes our 100 bed Municipal Jail located in our Justice Center- the largest municipal jail in the State of Oregon. Because of this tremendous resource Springfield does not have a capacity-based release program for misdemeanor cases.
For more great information about the City of Springfield Police Department check this out:
Police Officer Requirements:
We are interested in finding Police Officers who are in good standing with their current/ most recent employer as a sworn Police Officer for a recognized state county city or municipal entity. Those who arecurrently certified as Police Officers in Oregon or able to obtain Oregon DPSST certification if a police officer in another state through a DPSST Career Officer Development Course are eligible to apply for the lateral police officer position. Police certification must be VALID and CURRENT. Military Police federal officer reserve officer security officer and corrections experience do not meet the requirement for relevant experience.
For specific questions on lateral qualifications please contact Sergeant Kyle Potter at
For the complete Police Officer job description please see the Citys classifications page:Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 Step 5 10-Year Longevity Step 5 15-Year Longevity Police Officer 220 $36.07 $37.87 $39.76 $41.75 $43.84 $46.03 $46.95 $47.41 Assignment/Scheduling Pay $0.80 $36.87 $38.67 $40.56 $42.55 $44.64 $46.83 $47.75 $48.21 Assignment/Scheduling Pay 5% incentive Pay 5% $38.67 $40.56 $42.54 $44.63 $46.83 $49.13 $50.05 $50.51 Assignment/Scheduling Pay 10% incentive Pay(s) 10% $40.47 $42.45 $44.53 $46.72 $49.02 $51.43 $52.35 $52.81 Assignment/Scheduling Pay 15% incentive Pay(s) 15% $42.28 $44.35 $46.52 $48.81 $51.21 $53.73 $54.65 $55.11 Assignment/Scheduling Pay 20% incentive Pay(s) 20% $44.08 $46.24 $48.51 $50.90 $53.40 $56.03 $56.95 $57.41
Successful laterals will be offered a pay step commensurate with their related years of experience as a certified Police Officer and in accordance of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
Additional Pays:
-Assignment or Scheduling Pay
-DPSST Certification: 5% (intermediate) or 10% (advanced)
-Bilingual/Second Language Pay: 5% added
-Education Pay: 5%
-Other Incentives: Additional wellness incentives available for ORPAT and Mental Health
Vacation:
Laterals will be placed on the vacation tier accrual based on the employees months of public safety service within the same classification consistent with the definition of lateral sworn employee.Years of Service
Monthly Hours
Annual Hours
0 4 (0-59 months)
8
96
5 9 (60-119 months)
10
120
10 14 (120-179 months
12
144
15 19 (180-239 months)
14
165
20 24 (240-287 months)
16
192
25 (288 months & beyond)
18
216
Testing & Selection Process:
Candidates considered for the Lateral Police Officer position will be identified through a series of screening tools and tests including an Employment Application Qualifying Questionnaire (part of the application) Physical Ability Test Psychological Exam Comprehensive Background Medical Examination to include drug screening for controlled substances and Oral Interviews. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veterans Preference in Public Employment Law. Aptitude personality profile mental and physical fitness and communication skills will all be evaluated.
Physical Ability Testing:
Candidates advancing in the process will be contacted directly about physical ability testing.
***Please note: Lateral Police Officers will NOT be required to complete the entry-level written exam.
Oral Boards:
Candidates advancing in the process will be contacted directly to schedule Oral Boards (Interviews).
Please do not indicate See Resume in the Work Experience part of the application. The information you provide in the application Work Experience and Job Duties will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.
NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
