Police Officer

Grants Pass Police Department; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grants Pass Police Department in Grants Pass, Oregon seeks qualified candidates for a Police Officer on a hiring list. The role involves rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends, with a high call volume and fast-paced environment.

Veterans’ benefits may apply to training, and opportunities exist for advancement through certificates and education. Requirements include being 21+, DPSST certificates within specified timelines, a valid Oregon driver’s license, and residency

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of work experience required or equivalent education/experience.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Meet DPSST physical requirements.
• DPSST Basic Police Certificate within 12 months of employment.
• Law Enforcement Data System Certificate within 60 days of assignment.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year work experience

Job description

This position works rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends. High call volume and a fast paced environment are part of being a City of Grants Pass Police Officer.

This recruitment will be for a hiring list.

Your military service (VA) education benefits may apply to on-the-job training (field training) through our agency as a police officer. Check out the GI BILL Opportunities for Veteran First Responders which details how these benefits can be used.

In addition to base salary, incentives available to Police Officers include:

• Associate Degree 2.5%
• Bachelor Degree 5%
• Second language 1.25%
• DPSST Intermediate Certificate 2.5%
• DPSST Advanced Certificate 4.0%

Note: Associate Degree is not cumulative.

• Graduation from High School or GED and 1 year of work experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job as listed. The Police Officer job description can be reviewed in full here.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Meet physical standards as set by the Department of Public Safety on Standards and Training (DPSST)
• Valid driver's license, with the ability to obtain an Oregon Class C Driver's License within 30 days of employment.
• DPSST Basic Police Certificate following completion of training, within 12 months of employment.
• Law Enforcement Data System Certificate within 60 days of assignment.

Residency requirement for this position: The residency requirement for the position is forty-five (45) minutes from City limits as it exists within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB).

Candidates hired for the position of Police Officer must pass the ORPAT (physical ability) and firearms requirements prior to graduation at the Oregon DPSST Police Academy.

Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Grants Pass. City of Grants Pass will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.

National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the City of Grants Pass responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the City of Grants Pass where the final decisions are made.

The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience and knowledge, education, responses to supplemental questionnaire, submission of required materials and meeting minimum qualifications and special qualifications of the position.

The initial process may include oral interviews and skills testing. Final selection will require a background investigation, including a criminal history review, and, depending on the position, a psychological screening, physical, functional and drug screening.

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.

All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as req