Police Officer - Entry Level

City of Keizer•Keizer, OR

2d•$37 - $49

About The Position

The City of Keizer Police Department is hiring an entry-level Police Officer for the Patrol Division. The position requires consistent attention to the agency’s mission and the effective, efficient, and safe performance of major responsibilities and duties. The department also offers collateral duty and specialty assignments, including K9, detectives, motors, SWAT, computer forensics, firearms, and survival-skills instruction. Entry-level applicants must pass the NTN Law Enforcement Frontline National Test and submit valid results. Applicants with proof of a four-year degree or higher are exempt from submitting NTN test results. Candidates must pass the Oregon Physical Agility Test (ORPAT) at the DPSST Academy to become a certified Police Officer; passing ORPAT is not required as part of the City application. Oregon law disqualifies applicants who cannot obtain a valid driver license in their state of residence, will not be a U.S. citizen within 18 months of hire, or have been convicted of domestic violence assault or a felony. Applicants submit an up-to-date resume and completed supplemental questions through the City’s BambooHR system. Qualified candidates complete a Personal History Questionnaire and may be invited to interviews. The hiring process includes a comprehensive background investigation and a conditional offer pending successful completion of required background checks and pre-employment steps. The City encourages bilingual English/Spanish candidates and Veterans to apply.

Requirements

Pass the NTN Law Enforcement Frontline National Test and submit valid results, unless exempt through proof of a four-year degree or higher.
Pass the Oregon Physical Agility Test (ORPAT) at the DPSST Academy to become a certified Police Officer.
Be able to obtain a valid driver license in the state of residence.
Be a U.S. citizen within 18 months of being hired.
Must not have been convicted of domestic violence assault or a felony.
Submit an up-to-date resume and completed supplemental questions through the City of Keizer’s BambooHR system by the closing date.
For applicants taking the NTN test, achieve passing scores of at least 75% in reading and writing and 65% in the video portion.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
A four-year degree or higher exempts applicants from submitting NTN test results.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively with a diverse population, de-escalate situations, build positive community relationships, and a desire to serve the Keizer community.

Responsibilities

Perform major responsibilities and duties in a manner consistent with the agency’s mission, with effective, efficient, and safe execution.
Serve and protect the Keizer community as a Police Officer in the Patrol Division.
Potentially serve in collateral duty or specialty assignments, including K9, detectives, motors, SWAT, computer forensics, firearms, and survival-skills instruction.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Term life and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA)
Paid sick time, vacation, and holidays
City-paid retirement contributions, including PERS, deferred compensation, and retirement health savings
Employer contributions to a deferred compensation 457(b) retirement account
Employer contributions to a retirement health savings program
Education incentives
Fitness incentive program
On-site fitness center
Access to an on-site massage chair
Additional pay incentives for eligible language skills, DPSST certification, education, and special assignments