Entry-Level Police Officer — Certification Pay

Oregon City Police Department; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oregon City Police Department is establishing a hiring list for entry level police officer. Police Officers that have DPSST Certification will receive additional pay: 5% for Intermediate Certification and 10% for Advanced Certification.

Testing is conducted through National Testing Network, Inc. For NTN, candidates must attain at least a 75% score on each section to be placed on the department's eligibility list.

Responsibilities

• Patrols a designated area of the city in a police patrol vehicle or on foot to deter and discover crime and enforce traffic ordinances.
• Issues citations to violators of city ordinances and state statutes; serves warrants of arrest; arrests persons on misdemeanor and felony charges.
• Responds to reports of possible crime; secures the scene; administers emergency first aid; interviews witnesses; gathers evidence.
• Investigates and assists drivers in stalled vehicles and pedestrians who appear hurt or in trouble; interviews persons with complaints or inquiries, gives information on laws and ordinances, and attempts to resolve the problem or direct them to proper authorities.

Skills

DPSST Certification

Job description

The City of Oregon City Police Department is establishing a hiring list for entry level police officer. Police Officers that have DPSST Certification will receive additional pay: 5% for Intermediate Certification and 10% for Advanced Certification.

Testing is conducted through National Testing Network, Inc. For NTN, candidates must attain at least a 75% score on each section to be placed on the department's eligibility list.