Community Police Officer - 4/10 Shifts + Bilingual Pay

Eugene Police Department; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual pay up to 5%

Benefits package

Job summary

The Eugene Police Department in Eugene, Oregon is recruiting for police officers with a commitment to public safety and community partnership. Applicants must complete a timely application and may be invited to testing; the process emphasizes a quick, first-come, first-served approach with ~90 days from testing to start date.

Entry-level officers start with a structured pay scale, with bilingual pay up to 5% of base salary.

Qualifications

• Age 21 by April 26, 2027.
• No felony convictions; No Class A Misdemeanor within 24 months of application.
• Must be able to work various shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays. Officers on patrol are on a 4/10 schedule.
• Must meet DPSST certification standards (OAR 259-008-0010).
• Vision and hearing standards per DPSST.
• CPR certification within twelve months of appointment.
• Background must pass a police background investigation.
• Must pass a physical assessment and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents as first responder and investigate scenes.
• Serve as direct link between the department and the public.
• Patrol assigned areas and enforce laws and ordinances; make arrests.
• Preserve crime scene evidence and summarize events in reports.
• Perform preventative community policing for diverse neighborhoods.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Eugene Police Department in Eugene, Oregon is recruiting for police officers with a commitment to public safety and community partnership. Applicants must complete a timely application and may be invited to testing; the process emphasizes a quick, first-come, first-served approach with ~90 days from testing to start date.

Entry-level officers start with a structured pay scale, with bilingual pay up to 5% of base salary.