Police Officer- Lateral

Position Overview

Certified Police Officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work, including discovery, investigation, report preparation, and patrol to enforce federal, state, and local laws. The Canby Police Department has 30 sworn positions, including a Chief and two Captains. Officers may work in specialized units or teams.

• Currently certified (or eligible to be certified upon hire) with Oregon State DPSST as a Police Officer and in good standing with their current or previous department.
• Out-of-state holders must be certified as a Police Officer and in good standing with their department.
• Must have completed an equivalent police academy to the state of Oregon DPSST.
• Must have completed a Field Training Program and be off probation.
• Military Police, Federal Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Parole/Probation employees DO NOT QUALIFY as a Lateral Police Officer.

• May provide informal training or instruction to volunteers and new employees.

• Patrol streets, businesses, and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Issue warnings or citations for violations. Perform security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles. Make arrests; conduct searches; transport and release prisoners.
• Respond to calls, including traffic accidents, major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, burglaries, assaults, family disputes, etc. Investigate and take appropriate actions. Direct traffic at accident/crime scenes and perform CPR/First Aid as necessary.
• Maintain written records and prepare reports regarding investigations, reviewed by supervisor, used for crime prevention, prosecution, and office activities. Testify in court periodically.
• Conduct preliminary case/incident investigations and related follow‑up activities; gather and preserve evidence; interview and take statements from victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; and accurately prepare and attest to related reports and logs. Prepare and swear to facts in obtaining search warrants.
• Maintain effective working relationships between adjacent law enforcement agencies. Provide assistance and back‑up as requested. Provide appropriate information to other agencies, social services, the media, and citizens regarding ongoing investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, gang documentation, etc.
• Perform crime prevention activities that include surveillance patrols and dissemination of information to the public. Participate in public relations programs that may include speaking to citizens and school groups, and public service efforts.
• Aid stranded motorists, conduct vacation house checks and welfare checks. Check road/street signs and report defects or problems. Assist the public as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations, and the general public.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of police practices and procedures, investigative methods and techniques, federal, state, and local laws, report writing, firearm use, and safety precautions.
• Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions and act upon them. Speak and write clearly and effectively, prepare comprehensive objective reports; operate assigned equipment and vehicles skillfully and safely; analyze situations and problems quickly and objectively to determine the course of action.
• Must be of good moral fitness and understand that any acts that reflect dishonesty, deceit, or misrepresentation adversely reflect on their fitness to perform duties as a police officer.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Minimum age 21 years.
• U.S. citizenship.
• No felony convictions or domestic violence convictions in any jurisdiction.
• No dishonorable discharge from any branch of the military.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Attend and successfully complete the Police Academy and possess a DPSST Basic certificate within one year of appointment.
• Pass all phases of…