Hiring Lateral and Entry Level Police Officers

City of Lake Oswego; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their law enforcement team as Police Officers. This role involves engaging with the community, enforcing laws, and conducting investigations, all while upholding values of respect, excellence, trust, and service. The department offers a supportive environment with various opportunities for career advancement, including specialized roles such as Detectives and K9 Officers. Candidates must be committed to community-oriented policing and ready to contribute to a high-satisfaction service environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen, 21 years old, and have no felony convictions.
• Vision correctable to 20/20 and a valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and conduct investigations into criminal matters.
• Enforce state and local traffic laws and issue warnings as needed.

Skills

Community-oriented policing

Investigation skills

Traffic law enforcement

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Hiring Lateral and Entry Level Police Officers

The City is seeking qualified individuals who are interested in becoming Police Officers to join our law enforcement team. Located in the northwestern corner of Clackamas County, on the banks of the scenic Willamette River, Lake Oswego is a community rich with art, culture, historic resources, quality schools, vibrant business districts, and an abundance of activities and events for all ages.

Working out of the newly constructed Police and City Hall facility in downtown Lake Oswego, the Department has a number of resources to provide exceptional levels of service while offering a number of opportunities to Police Officers such as Detectives, Motorcycle Officers, School Resource Officers, K9 Officers, Adult Resource Officer, and the Training Unit. Additionally, the Department has its own 911 dispatch center (LOCOM), on-site Behavioral Health Specialist, Peer Support Team, Chaplain, and fitness facility. Non-sworn Community Service Officers, Evidence, Records, and Administrative personnel round out the valuable support for the Department and community.

The Department has a philosophy of community-oriented policing and empowering officers to deal with problems proactively. Respect, Excellence, Trust, and Service guide our values-driven organization in our mission to cultivate an exceptional quality of life for everyone in our community. This dedication to service and collaborative City approach has garnered tremendous community and elected official support for our team and earned our department a 92% overall satisfaction rating (2023).

As part of their duties, Lake Oswego Police Officers can expect to get to know members of the business community and neighborhood residents; patrol assigned areas on foot or in the car; conduct routine and detailed investigations into criminal and civil matters; enforce state and local traffic laws; and demonstrate a service orientation with an understanding of community-oriented policing.

This is a uniformed, police position responsible for general police duties and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. An employee in this class is under the direct supervision of a shift sergeant and performs law enforcement activities which include, but are not limited to, the protection of life and property; conducting routine and detailed investigations into criminal and civil matters; locating and preserving physical evidence; enforcing city and state traffic laws; issuing verbal and written warnings; performing special investigative and undercover assignments when required; writing reports and other documents; making court appearances and giving testimony; and may be assigned to the detective, traffic, crime prevention, or other related units.

To qualify, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, have no felony conviction, be at least 21 years of age, have as a minimum a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, vision correctable to 20/20, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to successfully complete a thorough background investigation and post-offer psychological and medical examination, including pre-employment drug screen. This position is subject to mandatory participation in electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payment of net wages (i.e., Direct Deposit or PayCard).

Applications must be submitted to City of Lake Oswego Job Portal. Incomplete applications will not be accepted and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted by: 5:00 p.m., April 27, 2025.

If you have questions regarding this step of the process, please feel free to contact Human Resources at 503-534-4244 or [e-mail].