Training and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) and a minimum of five (5) years experience as a Certified Police Officer. Certified Police Officer experience must be within 5 years of appointment to position.
Licensing Requirements:
The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process for our Police Department includes: experience education responses to supplemental questionnaire and meeting minimum qualifications of the position.
The initial selection process includes the following steps:
1. Application review
2. Drivers License and criminal history inquiry
3. Oral Board Interview
4. Chiefs Interview
The final selection process following interview includes the following steps:
1. Tentative offer
2. Extensive background investigation
3. Psychological evaluation
4. Physical examination and drug testing
5. Final offer of employment
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.
All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.
Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230 the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans preference points please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.
Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.
It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles religion color sex marital status family status national origin age mental or physical disability protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.