Career guide · Oregon
How to Become a Female Police Officer in Oregon
14 active openings· pay $85k–$108k/yr
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See exactly where you stand against Police PAT standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free Police Officer readiness assessmentOregon Police Officer requirements
The core documents and certifications most Oregon departments expect from police officer candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓Physical agility waiver signed
- ✓CPR / First Aid certification
- ✓Written exam confirmation
- ✓Polygraph authorization form
- ✓Psychological eval clearance
- ✓Background check authorization
Police PAT fitness standards
Physical Agility Test (PAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups (1 min) | 18 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:00 | 13:30 |
| 300-Meter Sprint | 82 sec | 65 sec |
Take the free assessment → to see your gap on each event.
Open police officer jobs in Oregon
14 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Corrections Nurse, Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Office · Sheriff's Office - Corrections Division, OR
Police Officer - Lateral
Police Department · Eugene, OR
Police Officer
Police Department · Eugene, OR
Police Sergeant
Police · 1800 8th Avenue West Linn, OR
Deputy Sheriff - Institutions
Sheriff's Office · Salem, OR
Police Officers: Entry-level and Lateral
Police · Beaverton Public Safety Center, OR
Police Officer
Corvallis Police Department · City of Corvallis, OR
2025-2026 Police Officer Lateral
Police · Oregon City, OR
2026 Police Officer - Entry Level
Police · Oregon City, OR
Lateral Police Officer
Police · Public Safety Building, OR
Entry Level Police Officer
Police · Public Safety Building, OR
Deputy Sheriff - Lateral
Sheriff's Office · Lincoln County Courthouse: 225 W Olive St, OR
Corrections Nurse (LPN)
Sheriff's Office · Salem, OR
Lateral Police officer
Police · 1800 8th Avenue West Linn, OR
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