Police Officer

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Update 01/30/2026 - currently processing applications; position left as open until filled

We offer more than just a job; we offer a career dedicated to community safety. As a Police Officer in the City of Florence, you play a vital role in maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and fostering positive community relations. Beyond a competitive salary, here's what you can expect:

• Starting Pay: This position hires at $31.38/hr.
• Value for Higher
  
  Education:
  
  We provide increases to hourly rate of pay if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for both you and your eligible dependents, valued up to $1,700/month.
• Health Savings Support: Receive between $2,500 and $4,000 annually deposited into your Health Savings Account, depending on your benefit coverage level.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, providing a healthy work‑life balance.
• Investment in Your Future: Qualify for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) in Oregon, ensuring a secure retirement.
• Educational Support: Access the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program from the federal government, easing your student loan burden.
• Veterans Support: If you're a qualified military veteran, we are an approved On‑the‑Job Training Agency for the GI Bill Program.
• To review the current CBA and union pay scale for this represented position, see: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-association

• Review Applications:
  Approximately one week
• Testing, Interview, and Selection Process:
  Estimated to take 1-2 months
  • we plan to conduct interviews prior to testing. Written testing will be done either on‑site or via nationaltestingnetwork at a later date in the process.
  • for testing, applicants must achieve at least 75% in reading comprehension, must not fail any section, and must carry an overall average of 75%
  • This must be completed by the top applicants before moving onto the background phase
  • Lateral candidates do not need to undergo written testing
• The top applicant must complete the police background (criminal history check and background questionnaire) prior to receiving a conditional offer. Approximately 1 month
  • Post conditional offer, the candidate will need to have a medical physical, drug and alcohol screen, and psychological exam. Included in the above 1 month timeline.

The City has two vacancies that this recruitment is attempting to fill. The position is open until filled, therefore this recruitment is an open/continuous process and the recruitment can be closed at any time. An eligibility list will be established at the end of the process, which will be retained for 1 year, until the list has been exhausted, or discarded at the sole discretion of the City.

This position is open until filled, with review of the applicants occurring periodically. The position may be closed at any time during the process.

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The City of Florence Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Police Officers. As a Police Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring public safety and maintaining order in the beautiful city of Florence, Oregon.

• Ensuring public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing laws, and promoting community relations.
• Conducting thorough investigations, preserving crime scenes, and preparing detailed reports to uphold the law.
• Engaging with the community, explaining laws and procedures, and representing the City with professionalism and respect.
• Operating police vehicles, patrolling city streets, and responding effectively to various incidents.

• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience: A combination of education and training demonstrating the necessary knowledge and skills.
• Age Requirement: At least 21 years old at the time of appointment.
• Citizenship: Must possess or be able to obtain US citizenship per OAR .
• Physical Ability: Meet physical…