Police Officer

Final date to receive applications

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5 p.m. PT. Accepting Online Applications Only.

The Eugene Police Department (EPD) is a progressive, professional law‑enforcement agency that serves the city of Eugene, Oregon. EPD works in partnership with the community to promote safety and security, enforce laws, prevent crimes, and safeguard the constitutional rights of all people.

This role requires a police officer to perform a wide range of duties, including first responder to incidents, direct link between the department and the public, responding to and investigating incident scenes, assessing appropriate actions to incidents, patrolling assigned areas, enforcing laws and ordinances, making arrests, preserving crime‑scene evidence, summarizing events in report format, and performing preventative community policing in diverse neighborhoods.

Note:

All candidates must test directly with the City of Eugene for the written and physical ability tests. We do not accept prior results, National Testing Network results, or results from other agencies.

• At least 21 years of age by October 31, 2026.
• No felony convictions; no Class A misdemeanor convictions within 24 months of application.
• Must be able to work various shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays; patrol teams currently work a 4/10 schedule.
• Must meet State requirements (vision, hearing, basic certification) as set by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Valid Oregon driver’s license (or ability to obtain by date of hire). Must pass a driving records check.
• CPR certification within twelve months of appointment.
• Must pass a drug test, hearing test, and visual acuity test.
• Must pass a police background investigation (specific documents listed on the posting).
• Fluency in a language in addition to English is desirable; preference may be given for Spanish or Sign Language.

High school diploma or GED.

At least two years of work experience, college coursework, or military experience.

Entry police officers begin at Step 1. For candidates with a minimum of 3 years of full‑time police service at a municipal, county, or state agency, the lateral officer posting is available. Hourly rates range from $37.59 at Step 1 to $47.92 at Step
6. Base salaries range from $78,187.20 to $99,673.60 annually, with possible premium pay for education, certification, or a 5 % increase for bilingual fluency. Additional shift differentials up to 5 % may apply.

Benefits include a robust package which can be reviewed on the “Benefits” and “Benefits Package” web pages. The City of Eugene also offers a bilingual pay benefit of up to 5 % of base wages for qualified employees who pass a fluency examination.

300 Country Club Rd., Eugene, OR. Candidates must reside within 45 minutes of Eugene, OR. The schedule requires various shifts, nights, weekends and holidays. Police officers currently work a 4/10 work schedule with a 45‑minute on‑call response time.

Eugene Police Employees’ Association (EPEA).

The City of Eugene is committed to a respectful work environment that values cultural, educational, and life experiences. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and requests qualified applicants with disabilities to request accommodations. The City also complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and requires documentation proving eligibility to work in the United States.

Early applicants receive access to a paid practice test and a testing study guide, and the option to participate in an ORPAT practice session. An eligibility list may be established for future vacancies; notification of call‑up will be via email.