MANDATORY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Thorough knowledge of police practices and procedures, investigative methods and techniques, federal, state and local laws, report writing, firearm use and safety precautions. Equivalent to high school graduation and completion of DPSST Basic law enforcement training and state certification. Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions and act upon them; accordingly, speak and write clearly and effectively, prepare clear, comprehensive, objective reports; operate assigned equipment and vehicles skillfully and safely; analyze situations and problems quickly and objectively to determine course of action. Must be of good moral fitness (moral character), and understand that any acts that reflect dishonesty, deceit, or misrepresentation adversely reflects on their fitness to perform their duties as a police officer.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

·         Must be at least 21 years of age

·         Must be a U.S. citizen

·         Must not have been convicted of any crime punishable as a felony in any jurisdiction or a crime involving domestic violence (applicants with lesser criminal records will be evaluated on an individual basis)

·         Must not have any discharge less than honorable from any branch of the military

·         Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license within 2 months of hire, with acceptable driving record

·         Academy Certification: be able to obtain reciprocity or already have, law enforcement certification by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). 

·         Must pass all phases of the examination process, which may including an oral and written exam, interviews, comprehensive background investigation, psychological test, physical and agility testing

·         Must be able to obtain an Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance upon hiring.

Honesty and Integrity are two of the most important attributes that a police officer must possess. Officers shall conduct themselves so as not to impair their working relationship with other employees or with the public, so that confidence in the police service is secured and maintained. These two attributes are essential job qualifications to remain employed as a police officer. These are core expectations as a condition of holding certification as a police officer in the state of Oregon, as required by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (D.P.S.S.T.)

Any deceptive action may permanently destroy an officer’s credibility, which makes the officer both inefficient and otherwise unfit to render effective service. This will negatively impact an officer’s ability to perform essential key functions of their job such as providing testimony in a court of law, other legal proceedings, or in an internal affairs investigation. Such conduct will not be tolerated.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Previous college-level training or additional experience in law enforcement. Knowledge of the community and surrounding area. Additional training related to police equipment or operations, e.g. first aid, CPR, hazardous materials, firearms training, LEDS general level certification, etc. Bi-lingual English/Spanish.