Community Police Officer (Open Continuous)

City of Portland•1111 SW 2nd Ave. Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Portland Police Bureau invites applications for Entry and Lateral Community Police Officers. The City of Portland Core Values of Anti-racism, Communication, Collaboration, Equity, Transparency, and Fiscal Responsibility guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. This position is represented by the Portland Police Association (PPA). The recruitment and selection process can take approximately 5 months, and candidates may be eliminated at any phase.

Requirements

Must be at least 20.5 years old at the time of application.
Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
Must be a U.S. Citizen within eighteen (18) months of date of hire, or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association.
Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Application for U.S. citizenship requires five (5) years of residency.
Must possess a valid driver’s license (in the current state of residence) at the time of application.
Must have vision correctable to 20/30.
Must not have used Marijuana (not including CBD) within 12 months of application.
Have no felony convictions.
Have no convictions for crimes involving domestic violence.
Have no dishonorable discharge from any branch of military service.
Have no more than three (3) traffic (moving) convictions in the last three (3) years.

Nice To Haves

Lateral Police Officers must have three (3) years of continuous service in another police agency as a sworn police officer from a recognized state, county, or city (municipal) agency, to include sworn Indian tribal police, AND must have been employed there within the last two (2) years.
Tattoos above the collar or on the hand may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Serve the community.
Engage the workforce.

Benefits

Paid time (1 hour) to participate in wellness activities each shift
On-site fitness center locations and classes
Discounts to local fitness clubs
Chronic care coaching programs
Worksite wellness screenings
Tuition Reimbursement Program
One hundred twelve (112) hours of vacation each year initially. This accrual will increase yearly.
Sick leave typically accrues up to a maximum rate of one hundred four (104) hours per calendar year.
Ten (10) paid holidays each year.
Forty (40) personal hours accrue each year.
Eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Hiring Incentives: New Officer - $1,000 at Swear-In, $1,000 at End of Probation, $3,000 Upon Completion of 3 Years of Service, Total $5,000. This provision does not apply to lateral hires.