Police Officer - Out-of-State Lateral

City of Salem•333 Division Street NE Salem, OR

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Salem's Police Department is hiring for a Police Officer - Out-of-State Lateral. If you are currently or have been a Police Officer Outside of the State of Oregon in the past 12 months; and were employed for more than 3 years, we encourage you to apply. As a law enforcement leader in the Pacific Northwest, the Salem Police Department is searching for outstanding candidates for the position of Oregon Out-of-State Lateral Police Officer. Our agency has a full complement of special teams and units to include: SWAT, Bomb Squad, Mobile Response Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, Strategic Investigations Unit, DEA Task Force, Detectives, Motorcycle Unit, Mountain Bike Unit, Crash Reconstructionist, Computer Forensics, Behavioral Health Unit, Training Division, Peer Support Team, Civil Investigations Team, and Patrol. The Salem Police Department (SPD) is the recognized leader in our region for technology and training to better serve our community and neighboring agencies. We have a fleet of state-of-the-art patrol cars with the latest computer technology, cameras, automated license plate reader systems, and weapons platforms. As a Salem Police Officer, you will be issued your needed equipment to include uniforms, weapons (handgun and rifle), boots, duty gear, iPhone, and more. Only complete applications will be considered. Interviews will be offered to those who have met the minimum qualifications below.

Requirements

High School graduate or have completed a G.E.D.
Must already possess a minimum of a Basic Police Certification by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) or out-of-state equivalent.
Is currently, or has been within the past 12 months, employed as an Police Officer with a minimum of three years of full-time employment as a police officer (jail and most federal law enforcement experience will not be counted toward the three-year minimum).
Possess and maintain a valid Oregon class C driver's license or other state equivalent and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's standards.
Must be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of 24-hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.
Be at least 21 years old at date of hire.
Be a U.S. Citizen or have the ability to become one within 18 months of hire.
Participate in competitive testing including physical fitness testing, reading comprehension, writing skills, written, physical/vision, hearing and psychological examinations, and be able to pass strict Police Department background investigation.
Must pass the pre-employment drug test (including marijuana).
Must pass the pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Currently employed and certified applicants do not need to take the NTN Frontline National Test or the ORPAT.

Responsibilities

Patrolling assigned areas to enforce laws and ordinances.
Answering and investigating citizen complaints, reports, examining crime/accident scenes and/or preserve evidence as needed.
Meeting with the public, community meetings and/or presenting the public with information to keep their household, property, or themselves, safe.