Entry-Level Police Officer: Protect & Serve with Impact

City of Tigard; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Oregon PERS including city-paid e m p

City-paid HRA-VEBA

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid floating holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The City of Tigard, through its Police Department, is seeking an entry-level Police Officer to join the team in Tigard, Oregon. This information post outlines the hiring steps, testing options (NTN), and the process for background and fitness requirements.

Applicants should be prepared for in-person and remote testing, oral board interviews, and a comprehensive background review, with preparatory steps and timelines provided by the department.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED.
• One year of experience working with the public.
• Some college coursework and/or volunteer law enforcement experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responds to a variety of radio calls, including theft, domestic disturbances, welfare checks and CPR calls.
• Patrols roads, highways, businesses and residential areas; enforces laws and prepares case records and reports.
• Serves criminal warrants, court orders, and subpoenas; participates in prosecutions in court.
• Supports the Police Department mission to protect and serve the community.

Skills

Public interaction

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework desirable

Job description

The City of Tigard, through its Police Department, is seeking an entry-level Police Officer to join the team in Tigard, Oregon. This information post outlines the hiring steps, testing options (NTN), and the process for background and fitness requirements.

Applicants should be prepared for in-person and remote testing, oral board interviews, and a comprehensive background review, with preparatory steps and timelines provided by the department.