Lateral Police Officer - Excellent Benefits & Incentives

Albany Police Department; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms & gear

Onsite fitness facility

Range membership

Medical & dental

Job summary

The Albany Police Department in Albany, Oregon is seeking lateral police officers to join our team to protect the city’s residents and community. This posting targets experienced officers with at least 3 years of continuous service who are in good standing with a sworn agency.

Base salary ranges from $76,611.73 to $96,464.62, with a 2% raise effective July 1, 2026. Additional incentives cover degrees, certifications, language skills, assignments, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• A lateral police officer has completed at least 3 years of continuous service and is in good standing with his/her current or most recent police agency as a sworn police officer.
• Upon review of application and meeting the lateral police officer definition, successful applicants will take part in an initial virtual interview.
• Trip #1: Formal interview (oral board) and command interview. Each step must be successfully completed before moving to the next.
• Trip #2: If successful in each of the steps in the first trip, the applicant may receive a conditional offer of employment and may be scheduled for a psychological and medical evaluation including drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.
• Represent the City of Albany by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional manner.
• Works on rotating shifts responding to calls for police services.
• Uses independent judgment to decide course of action to handle difficult and emergency situations.
• Maintains availability by radio/ MDT/ telephone while on duty.

Job description

The Albany Police Department in Albany, Oregon is seeking lateral police officers to join our team to protect the city’s residents and community. This posting targets experienced officers with at least 3 years of continuous service who are in good standing with a sworn agency.

Base salary ranges from $76,611.73 to $96,464.62, with a 2% raise effective July 1, 2026. Additional incentives cover degrees, certifications, language skills, assignments, and retirement benefits.