Police Officers: Entry-level and Lateral

City of Beaverton•Beaverton Public Safety Center, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Beaverton is seeking entry-level and lateral Police Officers to join their team, working hand in hand with the community to ensure a safe environment for all. The Beaverton Police Department serves community members with compassion and respect through proactive crime prevention, law enforcement, and community engagement. As a Police Officer, you will patrol assigned areas to deter crime, enforce laws, and respond to emergencies. Duties include conducting investigations, gathering evidence, issuing citations, and making arrests when appropriate. Officers also take command at crime or accident scenes, administer first aid, write reports, and provide credible testimony in court. This work requires sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively. The city is looking for applicants who embody integrity, courage, and a strong sense of public service, with excellent communication skills, sound decision-making abilities, and a calm demeanor in stressful situations. Future officers should be committed to community engagement and understand the importance of building relationships and trust within the city. People who are excited by the challenge of learning a large amount of factual material, including laws, statutes, ordinances, and procedures, are encouraged to apply. For entry-level applicants, this position is an opportunity to launch a meaningful career in law enforcement, supported by comprehensive training and development. Experienced lateral officers will bring proven skills and experience to contribute immediately to the team. This role is for individuals who want to make a real impact within the diverse Beaverton community, enjoy a variety of tasks and duties at work, and thrive in a professional, progressive, proactive organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Work skills and/or life experience that are relevant to a law enforcement career.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
21 years or older at the time of hire.
Must be a US citizen within 18 months of hire or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association.
Must never have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that reflects adversely on the capacity to serve as a police officer.
Able to pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and pre-hire medical and psychological evaluations.
Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) fingerprints must be cleared prior to start date; successful candidates will need to receive CJIS certification within 30 days after hire.
To qualify as an entry-level officer you must be able to pass written exam and fitness test.
Able to obtain Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Basic Certification within 18 months of hire.
To qualify as a lateral hire, you must have completed a state-certified police academy.
Passed a probationary period of not less than one year with a law enforcement agency as a full-time sworn officer.
Been employed as a full-time sworn officer within the last five years.
Be in good standing with current/former law enforcement agency.

Nice To Haves

Persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

Responsibilities

Enforce criminal and traffic laws.
Make arrests.
Issue citations.
Investigate accidents.
Patrol roads, highways, and businesses.
Write reports.
Appear in court.
Handle prisoners.
Communicate by radio.
Educate the public.
Provide services to residents and community members.
Contribute to the promotion of organizational values, including personal and professional development, accountability, and promoting respect in a multicultural society.
Additional duties outlined in the Police Officer class specification.

Benefits

Full retirement contribution to the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) including the employee portion.
Opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan.
Public service loan forgiveness program.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
Excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual.
PTO cash out options.
Wellness programs and incentives.
Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Bilingual pay premiums.
Vacation accrual for lateral hires will be based on total length of previous experience as a full-time public safety employee.
Lateral hires may also be eligible for a cash hiring bonus of up to $7500.
Lateral hires may also be eligible for frontloaded vacation time.