Police Officer

National Police; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Corvallis, Oregon, seeks a sworn officer to work independently and with the team to provide pro-active protection and crime prevention in line with community policing objectives.

You will conduct investigations leading to identification, arrest, and prosecution; prepare affidavits and reports; testify in court; and coordinate with attorneys and other departments to ensure justice and public safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• DPSST Certificate within 18 months of employment.
• Intoxilyzer certification within 12 months of employment.
• CPR Certification.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and clean driving record.
• U.S. citizenship within 18 months; 21+ years old; no felony or domestic assault conviction; resident within 25 miles of Corvallis.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing victims and witnesses to gather information; interrogating suspects per legal requirements.
• Gathering and processing evidence and intelligence with surveillance, testing, photography, recording, fingerprinting, records research.
• Preparing affidavits, obtaining warrants, and executing searches and arrests.
• Preparing reports and coordinating prosecution; testifying in court.
• Directing personnel at crime scenes; assisting with investigations and law enforcement duties.
• Serving as a resource and expert witness in specialized areas as needed.

Skills

Interviewing

Evidence handling

Report writing

Court testimony

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or 90 quarter/60 semester hours

Job description

Salary: $39.78 - $50.77 Hourly

Position Summary:

Work both independently and cooperatively to provide pro-active police protection and crime prevention consistent with community policing objectives. Ensure the safety of the community in an orderly, efficient, and professional manner. Conduct investigations of crimes which lead to identification, apprehension, and prosecution of criminals. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

Essential Functions:

• Interviewing victims and witnesses to gather detailed information. Interviewing and interrogating suspects in accordance with legal requirements.
• Gathering and processing physical evidence and intelligence by a variety of methods, including; surveillance and contact with the public, drug testing, photography, video and audio recording, fingerprinting and bank, medical, computer, and utility record research.
• Preparing affidavits for, and executing, search and arrest warrants.
• Apprehending and arresting suspects.
• Preparing required reports and documentation. Coordinating prosecution with attorneys. Preparing cases for trial, participating and testifying in court proceedings.
• Directing and/or assisting other personnel at the scene of a crime, in the course of an investigation, or in performing other police services.
• Acting as a resource for other personnel and departments in areas of specialized knowledge, training, or experience. May be called on to testify as an expert witness in those areas.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. An Associate's degree or equivalent of 90 quarter or 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university highly preferred.
• Basic DPSST Certificate following completion of training, within 18 months of employment.
• Intoxilyzer certification within 12 months of employment.
• CPR Certification.
• Valid Oregon driver's license and driving record that meets the standards set by the City of Corvallis.
• Must be a U.S. citizen within 18 months of hire; at least 21 years of age; no felony convictions or convictions of domestic assault misdemeanor; resident within 25 miles of Corvallis city limits. (may be waived by the Police Chief).
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen. Must successfully pass the Department of Public Safety and Training (DPSST) medical examination that includes vision and hearing tests and a psychological examination.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal history check and obtain an Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance.
• Ability to meet/maintain Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation standards applicable to the position.
• Must be able to testify in a court of law.