Entry Level Police Officer

Tigard Police Department; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tigard Police Department is seeking an Entry Level Police Officer to support community safety in Tigard, Oregon. The role involves responding to diverse calls, patrolling city areas, and enforcing laws while carrying out essential reports and court appearances.

Applicants must meet basic education requirements, be a US citizen, and pass the ORPAT screening; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with a rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be 21 years or older at time of hire.
• Must possess a valid Oregon/Washington driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized and physically able to carry a firearm.

Responsibilities

• Responds to a variety of radio calls including theft, domestic disturbances, welfare checks and CPR calls. Investigates crashes, deaths, and criminal complaints. Makes arrests and issues citations when required.
• Patrols roads, highways, businesses and residential areas. Enforces applicable criminal and traffic laws. Prepares case records and reports. Participates in the prosecution of cases in court.
• Serves criminal warrants, applicable court orders, and subpoenas.
• Accomplishes the Police Department Mission to “To protect and serve all who live, play and work in Tigard.”

Skills

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework/desirable

Volunteer law enforcement experience desirable

One year of public experience

Job description

This is an information post outlining the hiring process for an Entry Level Police Officer with the Tigard Police Department. Please read below for more information about our application and testing process, or visit Join Tigard Police.

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POLICE OFFICER DUTIES

• Responds to a variety of radio calls including theft, domestic disturbances, welfare checks and CPR calls. Investigates crashes, deaths, and criminal complaints. Makes arrests and issues citations when required.
• Patrols roads, highways, businesses and residential areas of the City. Enforces applicable criminal and traffic laws. Prepares case records and reports. Participates in the prosecution of cases in court.
• Serves criminal warrants, applicable court orders, and subpoenas.
• Accomplishes the Police Department Mission to “To protect and serve all who live, play and work in Tigard.”

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Completion of high school or GED
• One (1) year of experience working with the public
• Some college-level coursework and/or volunteer law enforcement experience desirable

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a US citizen
• Must be 21 years or older at time of hire
• Possess a valid Oregon/Washington driver’s license
• Must be legally authorized and physically able to carry a firearm
• Ability to work all shifts, including swing, nights, weekends, holidays on a rotating basis
• Must be able to read and write the English language
• Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred

Applicants must have the ability to learn and apply laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances and procedures; ability to give credible testimony in a court of law; ability to operate a motor vehicle and assigned equipment skillfully, safely and in conformance with applicable laws and department policies; ability to prepare accurate, concise, informative and grammatically correct reports; ability to understand and act upon complex oral and written instructions; ability to deal courteously and firmly with the public, other agencies and all levels of City staff.

OREGON PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST (ORPAT)

The Tigard Police Department will request proof of passing the ORPAT within the last 12 months prior to entering the background process. We use the ORPAT as a screening tool to help select the most qualified applicants to continue in our application process for police officer positions.

UNION REPRESENTATION

TPOA (Tigard Police Officers' Association)