Police Officer

Springfield Police Department; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health center access

Full benefits

PERS retirement

Job summary

The Springfield Police Department is hiring Police Officers for full-time, non-exempt positions with shift work and a comprehensive benefits package. Starting pay is $38.26 per hour, with 5% added for a bachelor's degree and 5% for Spanish or another language incentive, plus other incentives available.

Represented by SPA, the City offers generous medical, a health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and enrollment in PERS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited school.
• U.S. citizenship 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement duties to enforce state, local, and municipal laws.
• Respond to emergencies to protect life and property.
• Support preventative community policing in culturally diverse neighborhoods.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Job Number: 2026-38

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

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.

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).

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 )

For the complete Police Officer job description, please see the City’s classifications page:

Class Specifications | Police Officer | Class Spec Details

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:

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.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.