Police Officer

City of Grants Pass • Grants Pass, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Police Department as a Police Officer. You have an opportunity to join our dynamic department where we protect and serve our community! You can go as far as your ambition and skills take you and there are opportunities for patrol, motors (traffic), detectives, K-9's, and school resource officer. There has never been a better time to join our team! If you have great communication skills, the drive to learn, and are seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career, apply today! This position works rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends. High call volume and a fast paced environment are part of being a City of Grants Pass Police Officer. This recruitment will be for a hiring list. Your military service (VA) education benefits may apply to on-the-job training (field training) through our agency as a police officer. Check out the GI BILL Opportunities for Veteran First Responders which details how these benefits can be used. Application materials must be submitted in order to be considered for this position. Any application missing required materials will not be considered. Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are: 1. City Application 2. Supplemental Questionnaire (As a reminder, your answers to the supplemental questions will be evaluated.) 3. Resume 4. Complete the exam at nationaltestingnetwork.com and select City of Grants Pass Police Department as an agency to receive your scores. In addition to base salary, incentives available to Police Officers include: Associate Degree 2.5% Bachelor Degree 5% Second language 1.25% DPSST Intermediate Certificate 2.5% DPSST Advanced Certificate 4.0% Note: Associate Degree is not cumulative.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or GED and 1 year of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Meet physical standards as set by the Department of Public Safety on Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Valid driver's license, with the ability to obtain an Oregon Class C Driver's License within 30 days of employment.
• Obtain DPSST Basic Police Certificate following completion of training, within 12 months of employment.
• Obtain Law Enforcement Data System Certificate within 60 days of assignment.
• Residency requirement: forty-five (45) minutes from City limits as it exists within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB).
• Pass the ORPAT (physical ability) and firearms requirements prior to graduation at the Oregon DPSST Police Academy.
• Submit City Application.
• Submit Supplemental Questionnaire.
• Submit Resume.
• Complete the exam at nationaltestingnetwork.com and select City of Grants Pass Police Department as an agency to receive your scores.
• Show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Second language proficiency
• DPSST Intermediate Certificate
• DPSST Advanced Certificate

Responsibilities

• Protect and serve the community.
• Perform duties of patrol, motors (traffic), detectives, K-9's, and school resource officer.
• Handle high call volume in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Military service (VA) education benefits may apply to on-the-job training (field training).
• GI BILL Opportunities for Veteran First Responders.
• Incentives for Associate Degree (2.5%)
• Incentives for Bachelor Degree (5%)
• Incentives for Second language (1.25%)
• Incentives for DPSST Intermediate Certificate (2.5%)
• Incentives for DPSST Advanced Certificate (4.0%)

What This Job Offers

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