Community-Police Officer: Protect, Engage, Serve

West Linn Police Department; West Linn (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives up to 22%

Veterans preference

Job summary

West Linn Police Department in Oregon seeks dedicated Police Officers to serve a diverse community with integrity, protecting life and property and collaborating with neighborhoods and businesses. Requirements: 21+, U.S. citizen, high school diploma or GED (associates preferred), DPSST certification within one year.

Strong communication and public outreach skills are essential; incentives up to 22% apply. Responsibilities include patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and community

Qualifications

• Excellent and effective communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patrols of City roads and residential/business areas and enforce traffic laws and ordinances.
• Take and prepare full and comprehensive reports on activities within the officer's jurisdiction.
• Respond to radio calls, investigations, arrests, citations, and transport of prisoners as required by law.
• Assist the public with directions, safety concerns, and reports of incidents.
• Engage with community groups and partners to support crime prevention and public safety activities.
• Appear in court as a witness when necessary.

Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

DPSST certification within 1 year

Associate degree preferred

Job description

West Linn Police Department in Oregon seeks dedicated Police Officers to serve a diverse community with integrity, protecting life and property and collaborating with neighborhoods and businesses. Requirements: 21+, U.S. citizen, high school diploma or GED (associates preferred), DPSST certification within one year.

Strong communication and public outreach skills are essential; incentives up to 22% apply. Responsibilities include patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and community