Police Officer - Lateral

Eugene Police Department; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement up to $7,500

Bilingual pay up to 5%

Uniforms, weapons, and equipment

Job summary

The Eugene Police Department in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a Police Officer to join a patrol-focused team within the Police Department. Successful candidates will have relevant police experience, be able to respond to 9-1-1 calls, and commit to public safety under DPSST requirements.

Applicants should be prepared for a detailed background check, physical and psychological assessments, and ongoing training as part of a fast-paced, community-oriented agency.

Qualifications

• At least 2.5 years of continuous service exercising police powers at a city (municipal), county or state police agency responsible for responding to emergency 9-1-1 calls.
• Must pass a police background investigation.
• Must pass a psychological evaluation, physical assessment and drug test as required by DPSST.

Skills

Police experience

Emergency response

Communication skills

Bilingual awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Applications will be reviewed weekly.

Joining the Eugene Police Department will give you the opportunity to be part of a progressive, professional law enforcement agency that serves a city of more than 178,000 residents. In a typical day, the Eugene Police Department receives about 282 calls for service (103,000 calls each year). EPD staff members also engage in proactive community education and crime- prevention activities to help protect all of Eugene's residents.

The Eugene Police Department mission in fulfillment of the public trust, works in partnership with our community to promote safety and security, enforce laws, prevent crimes, and safeguard the constitutional rights of all people. Joining the Eugene Department will allow you to:

• Have a rewarding career with competitive pay and benefits
• Work in a fast-paced environment with varied work including promotional and special team opportunities
• Benefit from excellent training opportunities

If you have the qualities of integrity, professionalism, teamwork, strong communication skills, empathy, compassion, and the ability to problem solve in a dynamic situation, then we would encourage you to join our department. Classification: Police Officer

Salary

Salary: Lateral Police Officers will start at a higher pay step than entry-level applicants. Below is a wage scale matrix used by the Eugene Police Department as a guide- it does not guarantee a specific rate of pay. "Police Experience" refers to municipal, county and state police agencies. Corrections, reserve officer, security officer, and federal officer experience do not fulfill our requirement for certified police experience needed as a lateral applicant.

Successful lateral candidates will be offered a pay step commensurate with their related experience.

Salary Step Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6

Hourly Rate $38.87 $40.79 $42.77 $44.92 $47.19 $49.55

Lateral Experience (minimum 2.5 years)

2.5-3.49 years 3.5-4.49 years 4.5+ years

Lateral Police Officer positions are eligible for relocation reimbursements per IRS regulations. A 50-mile relocation minimum is required to qualify for a reimbursement up to $7,500. Itemized receipts must be submitted within 45 days from your start date.

Police Officers may also earn up to an additional 15% premium pay (depending on qualifications) after three years of employment. In addition, Police Officers can qualify for a 5% increase for demonstrated fluency in an eligible language (such as Spanish or American Sign Language). Pay listed is for regular hours worked; Police Officers may have opportunities to work overtime assignments which can further increase pay.

The City of Eugene participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System - a program providing comprehensive retirement and disability benefits for employees. The City of Eugene provides life insurance and family health, dental, and vision care benefits; offers competitive vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits; provides uniforms, weapons, and equipment. For more information, view benefits summaries as well as see information about all employee benefits.

Department, Division

Police Department, Patrol Division

Union Representation

Eugene Police Employees’ Association (EPEA)

Work Location

Eugene Police Department Headquarters; 300 Country Club Rd. Eugene, OR 97401; Must reside within 45 minutes of Eugene, OR.

Schedule

Must be able to work various shifts, nights, weekends and holidays. Officers assigned to a patrol team are currently working a 4/10 work schedule. Emergency response time for a Police Officer requires reporting to work and being ready for duty within 45 minutes of notification.

Benefits

The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more information, select the Benefits Tab, or view benefits summaries as well as see information about all employee benefits.

Bilingual Pay Benefit

This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see “Supplemental Information” at the end of the posting for more information.

Living & Working in Eugene

For more information on living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more, visit this page.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

At least 2.5 years of continuous service exercising police powers at a city (municipal), county or state police agency responsible for responding to emergency 9-1-1 calls. The service must be current, full-time, and continuous with no more than a 30-day break in service at the time of application, and the candidate must have been so employed within 90 days of the Eugene Police Department hire date.

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Background

Must pass a police background investigation.

Physical and Psych

Must pass a psychological evaluation, physical assessment and drug test as required by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). To view the standards set by DPSST for certification, please visit DPSST's website and view Oregon Administrative Rule 259-008-0011. Successful applicants will be required to sign a statement agreeing to refrain from using tobacco products while on duty.

License and Certificate

Valid Oregon driver’s license (or, the ability to obtain by date of hire); must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with approp