Community Police Officer (Open Continuous)

Portland Police Department; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

On-site fitness centers

Fitness club discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Portland invites candidates to participate in Hiring Workshops hosted by the Portland Police Bureau, with recruiters and background investigators available to discuss the hiring process and career paths. ORPAT testing is also featured for interested applicants.

Salary ranges from $84,000 to $120,000 annually, with overtime potential and pay incentives up to 30% more. Language pay differential is available for qualifying employees, and there are forged incentives at swearing-in, end

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20.5 years old at the time of application.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen within eighteen (18) months of date of hire, or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association.
• Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Lateral Police Officer qualifications include at least three years of continuous service.

Job description

Why Join Portland Police?

The Portland Police Bureau Hiring Workshops are back! You will have the opportunity to talk with PPB recruiters and background investigators and learn more about the hiring process and the career paths we offer. Interested candidates can also participate in the Oregon Physical Agilities Test (ORPAT).

City of Portland Core Values:

• Anti-racism
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Equity
• Transparency
• Fiscal Responsibility

Wellness Benefit

• Paid time (1 hour) to participate in wellness activities each shift
• On-site fitness center locations and classes
• Discounts to local fitness clubs
• Chronic care coaching programs
• Worksite wellness screenings
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Leave

• One hundred twelve (112) hours of vacation each year initially. This accrual will increase yearly.
• Sick leave typically accrues up to a maximum rate of one hundred four (104) hours per calendar year.
• Ten (10) paid holidays each year.
• Forty (40) personal hours accrue each year.

Union Representation:

The Portland Police Association (PPA) represents this classification. To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements and click on the appropriate link.

Salary Information:

$84,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually plus overtime (time and a half) & pay incentive (up to 30% more).

Language Pay:

This position is eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Hiring Incentives

Amount at Swear-In Amount at End of Probation Amount Upon Completion of 3 Years of Service Total New Officer $1,000 $1,000 $3,000 $5,000 *65.1.4.1 The hiring incentives for new officers as set forth in the above table are payable separately upon the new officer’s completion of each of the following events: swear-in, end of probation, and three years of service with the City. This provision does not apply to lateral hires.

ALL APPLICANTS must meet each of the following conditions:

• Must be at least 20.5 years old at the time of application.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen within eighteen (18) months of date of hire, or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association https://www.doi.gov/oia/COFAinUS. Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Application for U.S. citizenship requires five (5) years of residency.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license (in the current state of residence) at the time of application.

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have three (3) years of continuous