2026 Police Officer - Entry Level - Oregon City

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Work involves element personal danger incumbents responsible enforcing statutes laws minimal supervision Work occasionally reviewed being performed primarily reviewed supervisor reads reports evaluates results completed work During probationary period officers receive classroom on-the-job training related police applying situations Officers perform full range duties immediate supervision experienced officer high graded person Officers required obey all orders superior officers rules regulations department Examples Duties Patrols designated area city police patrol vehicle foot deter discover crime enforce traffic ordinances On-scene investigations incidents aids persons trouble renders public services needed Issues citations violators city ordinances state statutes Serves warrants arrest Arrests persons misdemeanor felony charges Handcuffs searches arrested persons secures custody Completes necessary reports concerning alleged crime circumstances arrest evidence obtained names witnesses victims complainants Responds reports possible crime takes initial action situations require secure scene Administers emergency first aid Interviews available victims witnesses Gathers evidence arrests suspects Completes incident arrest reports Investigates suspected engaged in crime Secures evidence pertaining alleged crime Arrests suspects probable cause Requests specialized assistance needed Responds automobile accidents Administers emergency first aid summons necessary assistance Interviews principals witnesses Makes general drawings accident scenes noting details completes standard accident report Issues citations makes arrests situation warrants Investigates assists drivers stalled vehicles pedestrians hurt trouble Interviews persons complaints inquiries gives information laws ordinances attempts resolve problem direct proper authorities Investigates family disputes maltreatment children Takes principals custody needed refers appropriate agencies juvenile medical authorities Performs guard duty court serves bodyguard public officials threatened individuals Transfers prisoners jails testifies court Performs specialized duties depending individual officer background abilities needs department Maintains assigned equipment Physical requirements associated position Ability walk run jump stand lift sit restrain combative drive periods time Develops contacts obtain information about devotes contact paroled criminals suspects large Broadcast receives messages Maintains contact notes status field units Processes secures services information field units Relays requests proper departmental division Not all work specifically described Typical Qualifications Skill analyzing situations quickly objectively recognize actual potential dangers determine proper course action Skill reading understanding laws ordinances rules regulations Skill coping stress situations firmly tactfully respect individual rights Skill communicating clearly verbally writing Skill computers skill establishing maintaining effective working relationships fellow citizens varied racial ethnic economic backgrounds skill developing care variety firearms learning investigative techniques procedures observing remembering detail learning drive light duty passenger vehicles skillfully physical strength agility sufficient perform class Use care firearms Supplemental Information Graduation high school equivalent GED certificate Preference given previous experience law enforcement basic DPSST certificate College level law enforcement coursework desirable but not required Any satisfactory equivalent combination experience training ensures ability perform substituted above The City Oregon City Equal Opportunity employer Will continue recruit hire train promote into levels regard race religion gender marital status familial status national origin age mental physical disability sexual orientation gender identity source income protected veteran status It policy prohibit workplace harassment discrimination retaliation basis protected status Create respectful professional environment free harassment discrimination retaliation promotes opportunities OCPD partnership National Testing Network Applicants take written video test ORPAT NTN location apply with OCPD Law Enforcement positions Fee associated service However want prevent interested person testing become Officer If interested taking testing career opportunity discouraged fee please complete Scholarship Request Form OCPD scholarships available questions call Kelly Dilbeck Police Business Manager Receiving scholarship bearing scoring outcomes Upon acceptance voucher number Must applied with City Oregon City before receiving scholarship Please sign up testing until received voucher number Oregon City Police Department forward scholarship test results other agencies Following overview types benefits offered Full-time employees Part-time employees some benefits pro-rated hours worked bargaining unit contract( s) Note all employees enroll benefits through City Required enrollment able continue offer progressive affordable those who need them Kaiser Medical MODA Medical Employees option PPO plan Moda HMO plan Kaiser Coverage employee dependents pick premium dependent upon bargaining unit management agreement Kaiser Dental Delta Dental Employees dependents two plans available dental insurance Both preventive routine major dental care orthodontic benefits Life Insurance Full-time employees provided $50$000 life insurance $2000 dependent coverage Long Term Disability Insurance Full-time employees long term disability insurance provides for $2/3 salary maximum earnings salary $6$000 month after waiting period Retirement The City member Oregon Public Employees Retirement System PERS Currently contributes both employer employee portion amount dependent upon employee Status PERS HRA VEBA Health Reimbursement Account funded monthly payroll base wages used qualifying medical dental vision expenses HRAs invested stay employee lifetime Flexible Spending Account Employees option contribute pre-tax dollars out-pocket medical expenses child-care expenses Employee Assistance Program Canopy Provides access countless resources families Countless Help Line Support Hotline Unlimited Counseling Sessions Legal Advice Financial Guidance Child Care Referral Service Workplace Conflict Resolution Workshops Wellness Resources Education Seminars”,};

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