Police Officer

Newport Police Department; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Oregon PERS retirement system

Wellness program

Free Recreation Center membership for

Paid leave

Career development

Language/certification incentive pays

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Newport Police Department is seeking candidates as part of a continuous recruitment pool to build a future roster of police officers. The organization emphasizes service with integrity, professionalism, and respect, and offers ongoing development and advancement opportunities.

Minimum qualifications include U.S. citizenship, 21+ years old, high school diploma or GED, DPSST basic academy completion, and successful background checks. Numerous incentives and benefits are described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must pass drug test and thorough background investigation.
• Must obtain DPSST basic police academy certification and complete up to an 18‑month probation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing; meet physical standards and ORPAT.

Skills

Criminal statutes knowledge

Procedures knowledge

Oral & written communication

Investigation skills

Traffic knowledge

Patrol procedures

Report writing

Education

DPSST basic police academy

Job description

Serve with Purpose. Protect with Pride.

Continuous Recruitment - Building a Pipeline of Future Public Safety Leaders

The City of Newport is dedicated to consistently investing our resources toward maintaining our City’s reputation as a safe place to live, work, play, learn, and visit. Our Police Officers play a vital role in protecting that legacy - serving with integrity, professionalism, and respect.

As a member of our team, you’ll embody the values defined by the Oath of Office, Professional Code of Ethics, and our Department’s commitment to excellence. Every call, every interaction, and every moment in uniform represents our promise to promote the public’s trust, confidence, and sense of safety and security.

About the Opportunity

This is a continuously open position to build a qualified pool of candidates for future vacancies. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed regularly as openings become available.

Additional Compensation

• Bilingual Spanish or ASL 4% increase of pay
• DPPST Immediate Certification of 4%
• DPPST Advanced Certification of 7%
• Detective incentive pay 4%
• Longevity pay of 2% at 10 years, 3% at 15, and 4% at 20%
• Annual cost of living increases (subject to Collective Bargaining Contract)
• Field Training Officers earn 4% premium
• $5000 hiring bonus
• Free membership for self and family to the Newport Recreation Center

For non-local hires, depending on availability, we’ll help you settle in with short-term housing - a furnished apartment with a partial rent subsidy for your first three months. Just bring your clothes!

Why Apply?

• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family
• Access to the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) for a secure retirement
• Employee Wellness Program with resources to support physical and mental health
• Free Recreation Center and Aquatic Center membership for you and your family to stay active and connected to the community
• Plus, generous paid leave, training opportunities, and career development
• Opportunity for certification and language incentive pays (see Collective Bargaining Contract for details)

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or completed a GED program; must be 21 years of age; must be a U.S. citizen; must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Oregon Driver's License without record of suspension or revocation in any state; successfully pass a drug test and full background investigation verifying any prior criminal convictions; be of good moral and ethical character certifiable as a Police Officer in the state of Oregon based on standards established by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST); must successfully complete the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) basic police academy and up to an 18 month probationary period. (Must pass written test, oral interview and medical physical); must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to meet Department's physical standards and pass ORPAT (Oregon Physical Agility Test) to the minimum standards set by DPSST.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge of the criminal and traffic Oregon Revised Statutes. Knowledge of federal, state, county, and City of Newport laws and ordinances. Knowledge of the policies, goals, and procedures of the Newport Police Department. Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision and training. Knowledge of law enforcement principles, methods, techniques, and practices including investigation, intelligence, surveillance, court procedures, community relations, identification, patrol, special weapons and tactics, traffic control, report preparation, custody of persons and property, and crime prevention. Knowledge of equipment used in law enforcement, including weaponry, communications, personal computers, and automotive equipment. Knowledge of the street names and locations in the City of Newport and surrounding area. Skill in performing the day-to-day operations of a police officer. Skill in understanding and interpreting complex statutes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and guidelines. Skill in communicating in person, in writing, and on two-way radio. Skill in preparing reports documenting the facts and actions regarding criminal and civil law enforcement incidents. Skill in conducting investigations of criminal activities. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees, local government officials, other law enforcement