Police Officer Lateral

City of Milwaukie; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental

City paid life insurance

PERS retirement

On-site fitness center

Job summary

The City of Milwaukie is seeking experienced police officers to join their department south of Portland along the Willamette River.

Qualified lateral candidates will have at least two years of sworn experience and must have completed a state certified basic police training academy. The department offers extensive incentives, a full benefits package, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires at least two years’ sworn law enforcement experience.
• Must have worked as a full-time paid law enforcement officer within the past 12 months.
• Must have completed a state certified basic police training academy.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area and interacts with the public to detect and prevent crime and enhance community livability and public safety.
• Responds to and handles difficult and emergency situations.
• Responds to crime and traffic scenes; administers first-aid and requests medical services as necessary; takes statements and interviews victims and witnesses.
• Uses independent judgment to evaluate complex situations and determine the appropriate police response.
• Physically detains law violators or those who may be resisting arrest including physically subduing suspects, navigating obstacles, and using appropriate force to protect self or others.
• Enforces state and local laws and ordinances.
• Investigates crimes and public safety issues.
• Demonstrates a commitment to community-oriented police work and assists with solving community livability issues.
• Prepares forms and reports necessary to file felony and misdemeanor charges.

Skills

Two years sworn experience

Full-time law enforcement career in 12

Ability to pass DPSST basic academy

Education

State certified basic police training academy

Job description

Description

The Milwaukie Police Department is a dedicated team comprised of 35 sworn officers and eight non-sworn staff. We serve a community of approximately 21,000, just south of Portland, along the banks of the Willamette River. Specialty assignments within our agency include Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Public Information Officer, K9 Handler, SWAT Team Member, Hostage Negotiations Team Member, School Resource Officer, Transit Police Officer, Motorcycle Traffic Enforcement Officer and Criminal Reconstruction and Forensic Technician (CRAFT) Team Member. We have eight sergeants, four detectives, two captains, and a chief. We strive to provide excellent traditional police services, combined with great customer service and community engagement. We are accepting applications from motivated and enthusiastic certified Police Officers seeking a career with Milwaukie PD, one of the leading law enforcement agencies in the state. To qualify and apply as a lateral police officer you must have at least two years’ experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, have worked as a full-time paid law enforcement officer within the past 12 months, and have successfully completed a state certified basic police training academy. Final evaluation of eligibility will be at the discretion of the Chief of Police based on background and experience.

Hiring Process For Qualified Lateral Candidates

• Bypass written testing and ORPAT
• Initial screening interview
• Chief/Command Staff interview
• Background check
• Psychological and physical exams.
• Salary range placement based on an evaluation of past work experience
• Vacation frontloaded with 40 hours of leave
• Sick leave frontloaded with 48 hours of leave

Incentive pay

• 5% for an Associate’s degree and/or possessing a DPSST Intermediate Police Officer Certificate.
• 10% incentive pay for a Bachelor’s degree and/or possessing a DPSST Advanced Police Officer Certificate.

Additional Incentives

• Bilingual incentive pay, 5% of base pay
• FTO incentive pay, 7.5% of base pay
• Detective incentive, 7.5% of base pay
• K-9 handler, 5% of base pay
• School Resource Officer, 5% of base pay
• Acting Sergeant incentive, 10% of base pay
• Public Information Officer, 5% of base pay

Additional Benefits

• Medical, Vision & Dental, city pays 95% of the premium, employee pays 5%
• Accrue 10 hours of holiday leave each month, in lieu of holidays
• $100,000 city paid life insurance plan
• City paid PERS retirement
• City paid 3.5% deferred compensation contribution to a 457(b) plan with no match required
• On-site fitness center open 24/7

Essential Functions

• Patrols assigned area and interacts with the public to detect and prevent crime and enhance community livability and public safety. Observes, reports, and acts on conditions conducive to crime and danger. Issues citations, makes arrests, or takes other action as warranted by circumstances. Works on assigned shift on a rotating basis.
• Responds to and handles difficult and emergency situations.
• Responds to crime and traffic scenes; administers first-aid and requests medical services as necessary; takes statements and interviews victims and witnesses; examines situation; records vital information regarding causes and circumstances.
• Uses independent judgment to evaluate complex situations and determine the appropriate police response to support the mission of the police department and the city.
• Physically detains law violators or those who may be resisting arrest including physically subduing suspects, navigating obstacles, and using appropriate force to protect self or others.
• Enforces state and local laws and ordinances.
• Investigates crimes and public safety issues.
• Demonstrates a commitment to community-oriented police work and assists with solving community livability issues. Performs community liaison activities and educates the public about crime prevention through community-based presentations and discussions.
• Prepares forms and reports necessary to file felony and misdemeanor charges. Prepares criminal cases