Police Officer

City of West Linn•Or 97068, OR

59d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of West Linn is seeking individuals to join our team of dedicated and caring law enforcement professionals as a Police Officer. A career with the City of West Linn Police Department offers exposure to a variety of opportunities including working with neighborhoods, businesses, community groups, and citizens as well as protection, prevention, enforcement, investigations, and emergency response. The City of West Linn Police Department (PD) believes in community-based policing and seeks involvement with all community programs, civic groups and neighborhood associations. Police Officers may receive up to 22% in incentives in addition to the base salary. Special Assignments = 5% Education and Certification = up to 17% Longevity = 2%.

Requirements

National Testing Network scores required.
Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) required.
Must submit test scores and a completed PHQ through NTN.
Must submit a completed City of West Linn application by the closing date.
Must have a high school diploma or GED Certificate.
Must obtain basic certification from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) within one year from time of appointment.
Must be 21 years of age.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess a valid Driver's License at time of appointment.
Must have a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree from an accredited college or university is preferred/desirable.
Experience as a reserve who has successfully completed DPSST certified reserve academy training is a plus.
Experience as a civilian or military law enforcement officer with a minimum of one (1) year experience is a plus.
Equivalent experience as determined by the hiring authority is a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs law enforcement work as necessary to maintain public peace and order, to protect life and property and to prevent crime.
Enforces Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances while performing both patrol and investigative activities.
Engages in public relations and crime prevention activities.
Contributes to a positive work environment and maintains positive relationships with fellow employees and external contacts.
Performs routine patrol of City roads and residential and business areas, enforcing traffic laws, criminal laws, and City ordinances.
Takes and prepares full and comprehensive reports on activities within the officer's jurisdiction.
Responds to a variety of radio calls, including traffic accidents, person and property crimes, investigates accidents and criminal complaints, makes arrests, and issues citations.
May transport prisoners as required by law.
May provide delivery service as requested.
Assists the public by answering questions, aiding stranded motorists, checking roads and street signs, reporting defects, and providing other necessary assistance.
May assist in crime prevention and public relations activities, including making presentations to various groups.
Appears in court as a witness when necessary.
Performs minor first aid at accident scenes and directs traffic if necessary.