Police Officer

City of Springfield, Oregon; Springfield (OR); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & wellness center access

Medical package

Gym membership

PERS retirement

Descripción de la vacante

Springfield Police Department is seeking Police Officers to enforce laws, respond to emergencies, and provide community policing. Starting compensation is $38.26 per hour with an additional 5% for a bachelor’s degree and 5% for Spanish or another language incentive, plus other incentives.

The full-time, non-exempt position includes a comprehensive benefits package: health/wellness center access, a robust medical plan, paid leave, gym membership, and participation in Oregon PERS retirement.

Formación

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• US citizen or eligible for citizenship within 18 months.
• 21+ years old by appointment.
• Valid Oregon Driver's License by appointment.
• No felony convictions.
• Refrain from tobacco while on duty.
• Ability to pass background investigation.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to meet physical, medical and psychological requirements per ORS 259-008-0010.

Responsabilidades

• Enforce state and local laws and municipal codes.
• Respond to emergencies to protect life and property.
• Provide preventative community policing.
• Represent the department and community with professionalism.

Educación

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Descripción del empleo

Springfield Police Department

Job Hours: Shift Work

Represented: SPA

Grade: 220

Non-Exempt, Full-time, Full Benefits, Pay dependent on qualifications and in accordance with Oregon's Pay Equity Act.

Closes: Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 11:59pm

Starting at $38.26 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience, plus an additional 5% for a bachelor's degree, 5% for Spanish or second language incentive, and other incentives available.

Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a FREE, City of Springfield health and wellness center.

Position includes generous medical package to include $1,200 health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in Oregon Public Employee’s Retirement (PERS).

The Springfield Police Department is limiting the number of times an applicant can apply to the same job. Applicants cannot re-apply to the same position within 2 years if the applicant has participated in the Chief's interview and has not been advanced. Applicants who re-apply within the timeframe will not be considered.

Position Overview:

Springfield Police Officers are committed to professionalism while enforcing state laws, local laws, and municipal codes. When wearing a badge, Officers represent not only themselves but the department and the community in which they serve. Police Officers respond to emergencies in an effort to protect life and property and make an immediate and positive impact. The ideal Police Officer candidate will have a passion for service while performing preventative community policing for culturally diverse neighborhoods.

Springfield Police Officer Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate from an accredited school
• United States citizen, or obtain citizenship within 18 months of appointment
• 21 years of age by time of appointment
• Valid Oregon Driver's License by time of appointment
• No felony convictions
• Refrain from tobacco products while on duty
• Ability to pass a background investigation
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to meet physical, medical and psychological requirements for the position (see Oregon Administrative Rule 259-008-0010 Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer: https://www.oregon.gov/DPSST/Pages/default.aspx)

Testing:

Written testing and physical testing are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026.

You will be required to show picture identification at the time of the written test. All candidates must be present to complete written and physical testing. NO PREVIOUS ORPAT SCORES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The physical test will consist of the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT): https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/cj/pages/orpat.aspx

Oral Boards:

Oral Boards (Interviews) will be held for applicants who successfully pass written and physical testing. Tentatively, Oral boards will be scheduled for Sunday, December 13, 2026 (the next day after testing).

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.

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The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.