Community-Driven Police Officer — Full Benefits

Springfield Police Department; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health center access

Full benefits

PERS retirement

Job summary

The Springfield Police Department is hiring Police Officers for full-time, non-exempt positions with shift work and a comprehensive benefits package. Starting pay is $38.26 per hour, with 5% added for a bachelor's degree and 5% for Spanish or another language incentive, plus other incentives available.

Represented by SPA, the City offers generous medical, a health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and enrollment in PERS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited school.
• U.S. citizenship or obtain citizenship within 18 months of appointment.
• 21 years of age by time of appointment.
• Valid Oregon Driver's License by time of appointment.
• No felony convictions.
• Refrain from tobacco products while on duty.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to meet physical, medical and psychological requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement duties to enforce state, local, and municipal laws.
• Respond to emergencies to protect life and property.
• Support preventative community policing in culturally diverse neighborhoods.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

The Springfield Police Department is hiring Police Officers for full-time, non-exempt positions with shift work and a comprehensive benefits package. Starting pay is $38.26 per hour, with 5% added for a bachelor's degree and 5% for Spanish or another language incentive, plus other incentives available.

Represented by SPA, the City offers generous medical, a health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and enrollment in PERS.