Police Officer

Police Officer

29 Jul 2024
Oregon, Eugene, 97401 Eugene USA

Police Officer

Vacancy expired!

Job Number: 2021-26

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.

Starting at $31.44 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience, plus an additional 5% for a Bachelor's Degree and/or 2.5% for intermediate Spanish ability.

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: www.oregon.gov/DPSST)

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.

This recruitment will require written and physical testing. Please reserve the dates listed below, in the event you are invited to test. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran's Preference in Public Employment Law.

Testing:

Written testing and physical testing is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 11, 2021.

All applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable fee of $15.00 at time of the written exam to cover testing costs.

You will be required to show picture identification at the time of the written test.

To protect all people present, applicants MUST wear a mask to be admitted to the written test (but not during the physical testing). Appropriate protective measures will be taken during all levels of testing to adhere to safety guidelines.

Springfield PD will accept previous written test scores administered by the City of Springfield within the last 6 months (but NOT other agencies). .

All candidates must be present to complete physical testing. NO PREVIOUS ORPAT SCORES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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 and Monday, September 12-13, 2021.

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.

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC17484620
  • State
  • City
  • Job type
    Full-time
  • Salary
    $65,390.00 - $79,481.00 annually depending on experience and qualifications
  • Hiring Company
    Oregon
  • Date
    2021-07-29
  • Deadline
    2021-09-27
  • Category

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