Oregon State Police Recruit Trooper - Statewide Lateral and Entry Level

Oregon State Department Of Police • Salem, OR

286d • $6,265 - $8,815

About The Position

The Oregon State Police is hiring for multiple Full-Time, Permanent OSP Trooper positions statewide. Are you driven by the opportunity to grow and adapt your skills across a range of specialized areas? The Oregon State Police is committed to developing top talent throughout the state. Supporting new career paths and established professional journeys, our agency seeks motivated and trustworthy individuals dedicated to upholding the vision and mission of the Oregon State Police. Oregon's geographic diversity calls for a wide variety of duty assignments. From rural counties to metropolitan freeways, Troopers are trained to do it all. OSP Troopers provide a wide variety of public safety services and may find themselves conducting enforcement not only in our standard police cruisers but also by pickup, ATV, snowmobile, horseback, an assortment of watercraft, from white water rafts to ocean-going craft and even aircraft. The Oregon State Police is seeking Recruit Troopers for various locations throughout Oregon. Recruits will be assigned a duty station in Oregon as part of a conditional job offer. The agency's operational needs will weigh heavily on the initial assignment of hired Troopers. However, we work with our staff to identify locations that are geographically compatible with their desired location. The agency currently has critical needs in Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Roseburg and The Dalles. Successful candidates who relocate to one of these locations as their assigned duty station may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. See DAS Policy 40.055.20 for details. Hiring will not be limited to these locations, but they may be prioritized based on operational need. The hiring process for Recruits is extensive. The time from application to appointment can exceed several months. Our Sworn Recruiters are available to answer questions and provide resources to prepare you for this process.

Requirements

• Be a United States Citizen by birth or Naturalized United States Citizen -OR- able to attain citizenship within 18 months of hire.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants must be 21 years old on the first day of employment.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Meet all applicable medical and physical requirements.
• Pass all applicable background, credit, and criminal history checks.
• Be in good health and of good moral character.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge and ability to interpret and apply Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and decision-making skills in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and maintain composure.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethics along with responsibility and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct enforcement duties across various terrains and environments.
• Provide public safety services to the community.
• Adapt skills to a range of specialized areas as required.
• Work with staff to identify suitable duty stations based on operational needs.

Benefits

• Relocation expense reimbursement for successful candidates assigned to critical locations.

What This Job Offers

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