Lateral Police Officer

City of Grants Pass • Grants Pass, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Grants Pass Police Department- there is no better place to be! Officers serve our community with a team that values a culture of respect and excellence. A lateral officer must hold an active Oregon DPSST Police Officer certification or a current valid Police Officer certification from another state and been employed as a certified Police Officer. Lateral Officers must meet the Oregon DPSST physical requirements and requirements of the department. Lateral Officers will be provided with duty related equipment. In addition to base salary, incentives available upon verification to Police Officers include: Associate Degree 2.5% Bachelor Degree 5% Second language 1.25% DPSST Intermediate Certificate 2.5% DPSST Advanced Certificate 4.0% (Associate and Bachelor Degree incentives are not cumulative.) Lateral Officer Incentives: Signing Bonus Upon Meeting Eligibility Requirements: $1,000 at the time of hire for a Lateral Officer with meeting the qualified years of experience as a sworn, full-time officer. Step at hire and accrual lump sums: Based on years worked as a sworn, full-time officer. Please inquire with Human Resources for more information. The residency requirement for the position of police officer is forty-five (45) minutes from City limits as it exists within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of our community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service. If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or GED and 1 year of work experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job as those listed.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Meet physical standards as set by the Department of Public Safety on Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Current certified Police Officer in Oregon or another state with reciprocity.
• Active Oregon DPSST Police Officer certification or a current valid Police Officer certification from another state and been employed as a certified Police Officer.
• Meet the Oregon DPSST physical requirements and requirements of the department.
• Proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Second language
• DPSST Intermediate Certificate
• DPSST Advanced Certificate

Benefits

• Duty related equipment
• Signing Bonus ($1,000 at the time of hire for a Lateral Officer with meeting the qualified years of experience as a sworn, full-time officer)
• Step at hire and accrual lump sums based on years worked as a sworn, full-time officer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED