Police Officer Lateral

City of Milwaukie•Milwaukie Public Safety Building, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Milwaukie Police Department is a dedicated team comprised of 35 sworn officers and eight non-sworn staff. We serve a community of approximately 21,000, just south of Portland, along the banks of the Willamette River. Specialty assignments within our agency include Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Public Information Officer, K9 Handler, SWAT Team Member, Hostage Negotiations Team Member, School Resource Officer, Transit Police Officer, Motorcycle Traffic Enforcement Officer and Criminal Reconstruction and Forensic Technician (CRAFT) Team Member. We have eight sergeants, four detectives, two captains, and a chief. We strive to provide excellent traditional police services, combined with great customer service and community engagement. We are accepting applications from motivated and enthusiastic certified Police Officers seeking a career with Milwaukie PD, one of the leading law enforcement agencies in the state.

Requirements

At least two years’ experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.
Have worked as a full-time paid law enforcement officer within the past 12 months.
Successfully completed a state certified basic police training academy.
Valid area driver's license and ability to meet the city's driving standards.
High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
Ability to read and write the English language.
Have no disqualifying criminal history within the past seven years or any felony convictions.
Be able to pass a background investigation/medical and psychological exam and drug screening.
Have basic computer literacy and keyboard skills.
Military Police, Federal Law Enforcement, Corrections and Parole/Probation DO NOT QUALIFY as Lateral Police Officers.

Nice To Haves

Possessing a DPSST Intermediate Police Officer Certificate.
Possessing a DPSST Advanced Police Officer Certificate.
Bilingual skills.
FTO experience.
Detective experience.
K-9 handler experience.
School Resource Officer experience.
Acting Sergeant experience.
Public Information Officer experience.

Responsibilities

Patrols assigned area and interacts with the public to detect and prevent crime and enhance community livability and public safety.
Observes, reports, and acts on conditions conducive to crime and danger.
Issues citations, makes arrests, or takes other action as warranted by circumstances.
Works on assigned shift on a rotating basis.
Responds to and handles difficult and emergency situations.
Responds to crime and traffic scenes; administers first-aid and requests medical services as necessary; takes statements and interviews victims and witnesses; examines situation; records vital information regarding causes and circumstances.
Uses independent judgment to evaluate complex situations and determine the appropriate police response to support the mission of the police department and the city.
Physically detains law violators or those who may be resisting arrest including physically subduing suspects, navigating obstacles, and using appropriate force to protect self or others.
Enforces state and local laws and ordinances.
Investigates crimes and public safety issues.
Demonstrates a commitment to community-oriented police work and assists with solving community livability issues.
Performs community liaison activities and educates the public about crime prevention through community-based presentations and discussions.
Prepares forms and reports necessary to file felony and misdemeanor charges.
Prepares criminal cases for prosecution.
Testifies in legal proceedings.
Refers non-criminal situations to appropriate source and assists as appropriate.
Attends and participates in community and neighborhood meetings.
Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.
Maintains positive public relations with community members and responds to their needs.
Develops safe work habits and contributes to the safety of self, co-workers and the general public.

Benefits

Vacation frontloaded with 40 hours of leave
Sick leave frontloaded with 48 hours of leave
5% for an Associate’s degree and/or possessing a DPSST Intermediate Police Officer Certificate.
10% incentive pay for a Bachelor’s degree and/or possessing a DPSST Advanced Police Officer Certificate.
Bilingual incentive pay, 5% of base pay
FTO incentive pay, 7.5% of base pay
Detective incentive, 7.5% of base pay
K-9 handler, 5% of base pay
School Resource Officer, 5% of base pay
Acting Sergeant incentive, 10% of base pay
Public Information Officer, 5% of base pay
Medical, Vision & Dental, city pays 95% of the premium, employee pays 5%
Accrue 10 hours of holiday leave each month, in lieu of holidays
$100,000 city paid life insurance plan
City paid PERS retirement
City paid 3.5% deferred compensation contribution to a 457(b) plan with no match required
On-site fitness center open 24/7