Lateral Police Officer

About this role

<p data-pasted="true">The Police Department is currently accepting applications for lateral police officers. Applicants must possess a Basic Police Certification from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST), or an equivalent certification from another state; have at least one year of full-time law enforcement experience; have successfully completed a field training program; and have completed their probationary period with their current employing agency.<span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">&nbsp;The Lateral Police Officer position is covered under the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">The Police Department will review applications every two to three weeks and will conduct ORPAT testing along with panel, executive staff and background investigator interviews during comprehensive two (2) to three (3) day sessions. Specific dates will be determined at the end of each two-to-three-week review cycle.</span></p><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">&nbsp;</span><br style="color: inherit;font-style:

Requirements

<span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: black;">High school diploma or equivalent,&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: black;">(for example, psychology, social service, customer service) that demonstrates desired knowledge, skills and abilities; OR Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work will be considered.</span></span><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;