Lateral Police Officer

Springfield Police Department; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Job summary

Springfield Police Department seeks experienced lateral police officers to join a team serving the City of Springfield, Oregon. This role centers on certified Law Enforcement duties within a large municipal jail environment and the broader community safety mission.

Applicants must hold current certification or be eligible for Oregon DPSST; relocation reimbursement up to $5,000 may be available for moves over 100 miles. The department offers full benefits and a structured advancement path.

Qualifications

• Must be in good standing with current/most recent employer as a sworn Police Officer.
• Certification must be valid and current in Oregon or eligible via DPSST.
• Military, federal, reserve, security, and corrections roles do not meet the relevant experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Be a sworn Police Officer in Oregon or eligible via DPSST; undergo the required examinations and screening.
• Participate in the agency’s testing and selection process, including background, medical, and oral interviews.
• Complete all steps, including the Oregon Veterans' Preference process where applicable.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Good standing

DPSST certification eligibility

Job description

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.

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:

Job Title Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6

Police Officer 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:

Laterals will be placed on the vacation tier accrual based on the employee’s months of public safety service within the same classification consistent with the definition of lateral sworn employee.

Years of Service

Monthly Hours

Annual Hours

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.

Oral Boards:

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

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.