Entry Level Police Officer

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Gresham OR

Oregon

On-site

USD 52,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The City of Gresham Police Department is accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officer positions. This full-service department offers diverse opportunities to develop skills and advance careers in law enforcement within a community-focused city.

With 136 sworn positions, the department emphasizes excellence, integrity, and service as core values while supporting professional growth and continuous learning for its officers.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances affecting city and police department policies and operations.
  • City government administration, organization, functions, and services.
  • Practices, principles, procedures, regulations, and techniques used in police work, including rules of evidence and methods of investigation and apprehension.
  • Criminal behavior and underlying causes of criminality; social, psychological, and physical needs of criminals.
  • Safe and appropriate use of police vehicles and equipment, including firearms and other specialized tools.

Skills

Laws and regulations
City government operations
Police procedures and investigation
Criminal behavior understanding
Firearms and safety
First aid/CPR
Observation and interviewing

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 proble

Knowledge of
  • Laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances affecting city and police department policies and operations
  • City government administration, organization, functions, and services
  • Practices, principles, procedures, regulations, and techniques used in police work, including rules of evidence and methods of investigation and apprehension
  • Criminal behavior and underlying causes of criminality; social, psychological, and physical needs of criminals
  • Safe and appropriate use of police vehicles and equipment, including firearms and other specialized tools
  • Safety practices, procedures, and precautions; basic first aid and CPR procedures
  • Techniques for providing a hi
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