Lateral Police Officer

City of Springfield, Oregon; Springfield (OR); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 81.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Full benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Springfield Police Department invites experienced lateral officers to apply for a sworn position. Officers must be current in Oregon DPSST or able to obtain certification, with valid credentials and good standing from previous employers.

The agency offers a comprehensive compensation package, scheduling incentives, and a clear path for experienced officers to join the department’s municipal jail oversight and community safety efforts in Oregon.

Formación

• Sworn Police Officer in Oregon eligible to apply.
• Oregon DPSST certification required or able to obtain for officers from other states.
• Certification must be valid and current; military police, federal officer, reserve officer and corrections experience do not meet requirement.

Conocimientos

Lateral Police Officer

Oregon DPSST certified

Current Police Officer

Descripción del empleo

Job Number: 2026-39
Closes: Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 11:59pm
Springfield Police Department
Job Hours: Shift Work
Represented: SPA
Grade: 220
Non-Exempt, Full-time, Full Benefits
*Please See Compensation Below
Relocation reimbursement for actual costs up to $5,000 may be available if incumbent is relocating greater than 100 miles.

Position Overview

The City of Springfield has exciting opportunities in our Police Department for experienced Lateral Police Officers. SPD is dedicated to providing the best available law enforcement and accountability services to our community. This includes our 100 bed Municipal Jail located in our Justice Center- the largest municipal jail in the State of Oregon. Because of this tremendous resource, Springfield does not have a capacity-based release program for misdemeanor cases.

For more great information about the City of Springfield Police Department, check this out: Police Department - City of Springfield Oregon

Lateral Police Officer Requirements

We are interested in finding Police Officers who are in good standing with their current/ most recent employer as a sworn Police Officer for a recognized state, county, city or municipal entity. Those who are currently certified as Police Officers in Oregon, or able to obtain Oregon DPSST certification if a police officer in another state through a DPSST Career Officer Development Course, are eligible to apply for the lateral police officer position. Police certification must be VALID and CURRENT. Military Police, federal officer, reserve officer, security officer and corrections experience do not meet the requirement for relevant experience.

For specific questions on lateral qualifications, please contact Lt. Kyle Potter at [e-mail]

For the complete Police Officer job description, please see the City’s classifications page: Class Specifications | | Class Spec Details

Compensation

Police Officer, Grade 220, $38.26, $40.18, $42.19, $44.30, $46.51, $48.84

Scheduling Pay, $0.84, $39.10, $41.02, $43.03, $45.14, $47.35, $49.68

Scheduling Pay and 5% incentive pay, [5%], $41.02, $43.03, $45.14, $47.36, $49.68, $52.13

Scheduling Pay and 10% incentive pay, [10%], $42.93, $45.04, $47.25, $49.57, $52.00, $54.57

Scheduling Pay and 15% incentive pay, [15%], $44.84, $47.05, $49.36, $51.79, $54.33, $57.01

Scheduling Pay and 20% incentive pay, [20%], $46.76, $49.06, $51.47, $54.00, $56.66, $59.45

Successful laterals will be offered a pay step commensurate with their related years of experience as a certified Police Officer and in accordance of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Additional Pays

• Longevity Incentive: 10 years: 2%, 15 years: 3%, 20 years: 4%
• Scheduling Incentive Pay
• DPSST Certification: 5% (intermediate) or 10% (advanced)
• Bilingual/Second Language Pay: 5% added
• Education Pay: 5%
• Other Incentives: Additional wellness incentives available for ORPAT and Mental Health

Vacation

0 – 4 (0-59 months), 8, 96

5 – 9 (60-119 months), 10, 120

10 – 14 (120-179 months), 12, 144

15 – 19 (180-239 months), 14, 165

20 – 24 (240-287 months), 16, 192

25+ (288 months & beyond), 18, 216

Testing & Selection Process

Candidates considered for the Lateral Police Officer position will be identified through a series of screening tools and tests including an Employment Application, Qualifying Questionnaire (part of the application), Psychological Exam, Comprehensive Background, Medical Examination to include drug screening for controlled substances, and Oral Interviews. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment Law. Aptitude, personality profile, mental and physical fitness, and communication skills will all be evaluated.

***Please note: Lateral Police Officers will NOT be required to complete the entry-level written or physical ORPAT exam.

Oral Boards

Candidates advancing in the process will be contacted directly to schedule Oral Boards (Interviews).

Application Guidance

Please do not indicate ‘See Resume’ in the ‘Work Experience’ part of the application. The information you provide in the application ‘Work Experience’ and ‘Job Duties’ will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.

NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.