Entry Level Police Officer

Gresham Police Department; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Education reimbursement

PERS

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Deferred compensation

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The Gresham Police Department is seeking motivated individuals for Entry Level Police Officer positions. The role offers a fast-paced, dynamic environment with ongoing training, growth opportunities, and active community involvement.

Officers serve in a full-service department with diverse career paths, competitive living-wage salaries, comprehensive benefits, and advancement through specialty assignments and additional certifications.

Responsibilities

• <p>The Gresham Police Department is seeking motivated individuals for Entry Level Police Officer positions. Officers contribute to public safety, engage with the community, and perform duties across a fast-paced environment with shifting assignments.</p>
• <p>Employees participate in ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities to advance through specialty units and higher certifications.</p>

Job description

Do you want to make a lasting impact, inspire others, and positively influence the people you encounter every day? Are you seeking a fast-paced, dynamic environment that supports professional growth, continuous learning, and active community involvement? Look no further! Watch this video about Gresham Police

The City of Gresham Police Department is accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officer positions.

We are a full-service police department with a variety of opportunities for employees to build diverse skill sets and rewarding careers in law enforcement. The Gresham Police Department consists of 136 sworn positions. All employees are expected to strive for excellence while providing exceptional service to community members and customers in a positive and respectful manner. Employees are also expected to demonstrate creativity, vision, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving skills.

Police officers are assigned to one of three shifts (day, swing, or night), according to a semiannual seniority-based bidding process.

This is an open and continuous recruitment process. Qualified candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list, which will be used to fill current and future vacancies within the police department.

We are proud to offer competitive, living-wage salaries, comprehensive benefit and retirement packages, and extensive ongoing training opportunities designed to support employee growth and the evolving needs of a dynamic public safety organization. In addition to their base salary, officers may earn added compensation through overtime opportunities, specialty and instructor assignments, and advanced certification pay.

Benefits include:

• Paid vacation: 21.33 hours per month to start
• Education reimbursement up to $5,000
• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
• Sick leave for longer-term illnesses
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health reimbursement account
• Flexible spending account
• Deferred compensation
• Uniforms, uniform cleaning, service weapon and other equipment provided

For more information: Employee Benefits | City of Gresham (greshamoregon.gov)

Grow your Career

• SWAT
• Crisis Negotiation
• K-9
• sUAS Pilots and DFR (drone as first responder)
• Explosive Detection Unit (EDU)
• Rapid Response Team (RRT- crowd management)
• Traffic Unit (including motorcycles)
• Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT)
• Detectives
• FBI Safe Streets Task Force
• Ceasefire (gun violence reduction)
• School Resources Officers (SRO)
• Public Information Officer (PIO)
• Field Training Officers (FTO)
• Training Instructors (firearms, PVO, survival skills, etc.)
• Behavior Health Unit (BHU)
• Honor Guard
• Internal promotional opportunities (sergeant, lieutenant, captain, assistant chief)

Work-life balance

• Ski or snowboard on Mt. Hood, located less than an hour away
• Boat, windsurf or hike in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, also less than an hour away
• Explore downtown Portland, just 15 miles away, where you can attend a Trail Blazers game, enjoy live theater, or experience the city's diverse dining scene
• Enjoy easy access to camping, hunting, fishing, and a variety of other outdoor recreational activities
• Take a scenic two-hour drive to the Oregon Coast and Pacific Ocean
• In Gresham, discover the charm of the historic downtown district, featuring more than 150 shops, restaurants, and service businesses, or explore over 1,100 acres of parks, natural areas, and trails throughout the city

The City of Gresham Police Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, people of color communities, women, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community where hard-working people, rich traditions, and a strong sense of heritage come together with innovation and opportunity. As a dynamic and growing city, Gresham is home to families and businesses that share a commitment to success and a desire to thrive.

City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go “one step beyond” to deliver services in collaborative, innovative, practical, and responsible ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding, offering our employees opportunities to make a meaningful difference each day.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The city seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.

Gresham police officers are responsible for the protection of life and property of community members and visitors throughout the City of Gresham. Officers provide emergency aid, public safety services, education, and enforcement of state law and city ordinances. Our officers respond to requ