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Job Number: 2021-27
Closes: Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 11:59pm
Springfield Police Department
Job Hours: Shift Work
Represented: SPA
Grade: 220
Non-Exempt, Full-time, Full Benefits
Please See Compensation Below, and Signing Incentives
Position Overview:
The City of Springfield has exciting opportunities in our Police Department for experienced Lateral Police Officers. SPD is dedicated to providing the best available law enforcement and accountability services to our community. This includes our 100 bed Municipal Jail located in our Justice Center- the largest municipal jail in the State of Oregon. Because of this tremendous resource, Springfield does not have a capacity-based release program for misdemeanor cases.
Lateral Police Officer Requirements:
We are interested in finding Police Officers who are in good standing with their current/ most recent employer as a sworn Police Officer for a recognized state, county, city or municipal entity and have at least two years of patrol experience. Those who are currently certified as Police Officers in Oregon, or able to obtain Oregon DPSST certification if a police officer in another state, are eligible to apply for the lateral police officer position. Police certification must be VALID and CURRENT. Military Police, federal officer, reserve officer, security officer and corrections experience do not meet the requirement for relevant experience.
Compensation:
Successful laterals with at least 4 years of applicable experience, will come in at pay step 4: $36.41/ hour (approx. $75,726 annual). Candidates will less than 4 years of experience will be offered a pay step commensurate with their related experience.
Additional Premium pays:
DPSST Intermediate: 5%
DPSST Advanced: 10%
Bachelor's Degree: 5%
Foreign Language Fluency: 5%
Signing Bonus and Incentives:
$5,000 signing bonus with first paycheck, and an additional $5,000 upon successful completion of 18 months of probation.
Frontloaded 50 hours of vacation, and an additional 50 hours upon successful completion of 18 months of probation.
Frontloaded 50 hours of sick leave, and an additional 50 hours upon successful completion of 18 months of probation.
Reimbursed for actual relocating costs, up to $2,000.
Testing & Selection Process:
Candidates considered for the Lateral Police Officer position will be identified through a series of screening tools and tests including an Employment Application, Qualifying Questionnaire (part of the application), Physical Ability Test, Psychological Exam, Comprehensive Background, Medical Examination to include drug screening for controlled substances, and Oral Interviews. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment Law.
Aptitude, personality profile, mental and physical fitness, and communication skills will all be evaluated.
Physical Ability Testing:
Physical Ability testing is tentatively scheduled for the morning of Saturday, September 11, 2021. If you are invited to this stage in the recruitment process, you must be present. Applicants invited to test will be emailed directly with additional information. Previous ORPAT scores will NOT be accepted.
Please note: Lateral Police Officers will NOT be required to complete the entry-level written exam.
Oral Boards:
Oral Boards (Interviews) will be held for applicants who successfully pass physical testing. Tentatively, Oral boards will be scheduled for Sunday and Monday, September 12-13th.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Please do not indicate ‘See Resume’ in the ‘Work Experience’ part of the application. The information you provide in the application ‘Work Experience’ and ‘Job Duties’ will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.
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.
How to Apply:
Please visit our website at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/human-resources/careers/ to learn more about this job posting and how to apply.
