Entry Level Police Officer

• Paid vacation: 21.33 hours per month to start.
• Education reimbursement up to $5000.
• Sick leave for longer-term illnesses.
• Medical vision dental and life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• City participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health reimbursement account.
• Flexible spending account.
• Deferred compensation.
• Uniforms uniform cleaning weapon and other equipment provided.

• Skiing or snowboarding at Mt. Hood less than an hour away.
• BoatingorwindsurfingattheColumbiaRiverGorgelessthananhouraway.
• 20-minute drive (and an easy commute) to downtown Portland Oregons largest city-catch a Trail Blazers game visit the theater or explore the food scene.
• Camping and recreational activities with easy access whether in the mountains or by rivers.
• Scenictwo-hourridetoPacificOceancoast.
• In town enjoy Greshams historic downtown with more than 150 shops restaurants and service businesses or explore the 1100 acres of parks natural areas and trails within the city.

Gresham Police Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property to community members and visitors within the City of Gresham. Officers provide emergency aid security education and enforcement of State Law and City Ordinances.We respond to requests for information and assistance participate in various community initiatives work with community members to solve neighborhood and crime associated problems ensure proper and equitable enforcement of laws and regulations investigate criminal activity and make arrests. Police officers report to an assigned sergeant and we use a chain of command system.

What you will get to do:
The list of duties is a representative sample of the work appropriate to this class and does not include all the essential or marginal duties that may be assigned to a position. The incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:

• Patrols assigned areas by car foot bicycle or other means of transportation; observes reports and responds to crime and danger; observes and checks buildings residences schools banks vacant areas vehicles suspicious persons and others; performs onsite testing and interrogation of individuals suspected of intoxication; escorts suspects to various buildings; performs breathalyzer analysis videotaping and other testing; performs stakeouts or undercover operations to obtain crime evidence; as required physically detains and subdues law violators or those resisting arrest; maneuvers a variety of situations such as moving through heavy underbrush and trees jumping fences climbing onto or into buildings using deadly force and others in order to protect self and others; issues citations makes arrests or takes other appropriate action; ensures enforcement of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Responds to emergency calls including determining the nature of the call investigating circumstances and taking action; takes command at scene of accident or crime; administers first aid and requests medical service as necessary; interviews victims witnesses and suspects and takes statements; records information regarding causes and circumstances; conducts welfare checks completes mental health evaluations and coordinates with hospitals and clinicians; requests assistance from other departmental staff.
• Reports traffic issues and hazards; directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow; enforces vehicle operations and parking regulations; issues warnings or notices of traffic infractions; disburses unruly crowds at public gatherings.
• Conducts investigations of suspected illegal activity; performs follow-up investigations of criminal cases; ensures security of persons and evidence at the crime scene; collects and documents evidence; requests lab analysis as appropriate.
• Serves and enforces court-ordered civil process orders including restraining protection no contact anti-harassment subpoenas and others; serves arrest and search warrants; prepares criminal cases for prosecution; interacts with attorneys and court officials; testifies in court as required.
• Provides information on laws ordinances police patrols filing a formal complaint crime prevention education and other law-enforcement related topics; directs community members to appropriate authorities as necessary; works with community members to solve ongoing traffic-related problems; collaborates and maintains relationships with other law enforcement agencies school officials and community service agencies; acts as a representative on committees interagency task forces special projects and other community outreach activities as assigned.
• Serves as Field Training Officer for new officers; works on specialty assignments which may include public education schools and training; attends meetings seminars and other training classes; prepares a variety of records and reports such as felony and/or misdemeanor charges arrests accidents offenses property impounded property damage investigations affidavits in support of search warrants and others; ensures equipment used is maintained and operating properly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Laws rules regulations and ordinances affecting City and Police Department policies and operations
• City government administration organization functions and services
• Practices principles procedures regulations and techniques used in police work including rules of evidence methods of investigation and apprehension and others
• Criminal behavior and causes underlying criminality; social psychological and physical needs of criminals
• Safe and appropriate use of police vehicles and equipment including firearms and other specialized tools
• Safety practices procedures and precautions; basic first aid and CPR procedures
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff
• Communication principles practices and techniques
• Modern office practices and methods computer equipment and software applications

• Exercise discretion in confidential and sensitive matters
• Interpret apply and ensure compliance with applicable policies procedures laws and regulations
• Apply techniques policies procedures laws regulations and methods of crime prevention investigation apprehension rules of evidence and other aspects of law enforcement; read understand and explain complex laws ordinances plans and orders
• Analyze problems quickly; deal effectively with people under hostile and emergency situations; physically handle persons resisting arrest; perform effectively in emergency and stressful situations
• Observe and accurately recall places names descriptive characteristics and facts of incidents
• Skillfully and safely use firearms and other police-related tools
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external contacts
• Operate police-related equipment and technology tools including personal computers laptop computers and printers and body worn cameras
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; present information proposals recommendations and evidence clearly and persuasively
• Physically perform the essential job functions

• Be a United States Citizen within 18 months of employment.
• Be at least 21 years of age at the date of hire.
• Possess at a minimuma high school diploma or equivalent.
• Declared by a physician as able to perform the physical duties as required by the occupation.(Following a job offer Gresham PD will send candidates for a department paid Medical/Physical exam.)
• Of good moral fitness without legal conduct involving moral turpitude dishonesty fraud deceit misrepresentation and a conviction of a sex crime domestic violence and/ or any felony crime.
• Information regarding the minimum qualifications for Oregon law enforcement officers is available in section of the Oregon Administrative Rules.

Required application materials:

• A complete online application (do not leave fields blank or type see resume)
• Answers to supplemental questions
  

• Submit an online application & complete the Law Enforcement Frontline Exam conducted by National Testing Network (be sure to select Gresham as an agency to receive your scores). .
• Applicants submitting transcripts verifying that they possess at least a four-year academic degree from an institution recognized by DPSST (OAR ) are exempt from the Law Enforcement Frontline Exam.The City of Gresham do not accept written/reading/video test results (law enforcement frontline exam) from agencies other than NTN. Required passing NTN exam scores are:
  • Written 70%
  • Reading 70%
  • Video 65%
• Please note Gresham Police departmentdo not require the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) as a screening tool in our selection process. However Gresham Police Officers once hired are required to pass the ORPAT (in 5 minutes and 30 seconds or less) which is a pass/fail testing process during the Police academy. Please visit the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training(DPSST) website to find more information about the ORPAT. Below are some helpful links:
  • DPSST ORPAT Course Video
  • DPSST ORPAT webpage

• Candidates will be invited to participate in an (in-person or virtual) interview. If you are not available for the dates offered upon receiving an invitation please notify us via email to arrange for an interview at the next scheduled interview timeframe (if applicable).
• Candidates will be placed on a ranked eligibility list based on their Interview timeframe and scores based on the panel interview score. Candidates will remain on the ranked eligibility list for one year from the job opening date. Candidates will be contacted based on their ranked position on the eligibility list and the Police Officer vacancies available for hire. Depending on the candidates ranking it may take several more weeks before an update can be provided.

• Candidates who successfully complete Phase I and II and next to be considered from the ranked eligible list will be invited to complete pre-suitability exam and personal history questionnaire (PHQ). This exam must be proctored virtually and generally takes 2 hours to complete and PHQ takes additional 1-3 hours to complete. Complete details technology needs and equipment requirements will be sent by email message(s).
• Once the pre-suitability exam is complete candidates (with suitable results) will be invited to an executive interview.