Lateral Police Officer

Grants Pass Police Department Lateral Officer

Join the Grants Pass Police Department- there is no better place to be! Officers serve our community with a team that values a culture of respect and excellence. A lateral officer must hold an active Oregon DPSST Police Officer certification or a current valid Police Officer certification from another state and been employed as a certified Police Officer. Lateral Officers must meet the Oregon DPSST physical requirements and requirements of the department.

Check out this video about the Grants Pass Police Department. Lateral Officers will be provided with duty related equipment. In addition to base salary, incentives available upon verification to Police Officers include:

• Associate Degree 2.5%
• Bachelor Degree 5%
• Second language 1.25%
• DPSST Intermediate Certificate 2.5%
• DPSST Advanced Certificate 4.0%

(Associate and Bachelor Degree incentives are not cumulative.) Lateral Officer

Incentives:

• Signing Bonus Upon Eligibility: $1,000 at the time of hire for a Lateral Officer with meeting the qualified years of experience as a sworn, full-time officer.
• Step at hire and accrual lump sums:
  Based on years worked as a sworn, full-time officer. Please inquire with Human Resources for more information.

The residency requirement for the position of police officer is forty-five (45) minutes from City limits as it exists within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). Questions regarding the role, contact Human Resources at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or .

The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of our community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements.

We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service. If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!

Summary of Benefits:

• Health Insurance:
  The City provides a full family healthcare package that includes medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance.
• Dental Insurance:
  The City provides two carriers for dental coverage, Pacific Source with two options available.
• Retirement:
  The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Life Insurance:
  The City provides life insurance to all full-time employees at one time their annual salary.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment:
  The City provides accidental death and dismemberment insurance to all full-time employees at one time their annual salary.
• Long Term Disability:
  The City provides benefits at the rate of 60% of salary with a maximum monthly benefit of $9,000 and a maximum covered salary of $15,000 per month.
• Flexible Spending/125 Program:
  Employees may elect to set aside monies pre-tax for out of pocket medical and/or dependent care expenses.
• FICA and Medicare:
  The City participates in Social Security and pays the employer's portion of FICA and Medicare for each employee.
• Deferred Compensation Program:
  Deferred compensation is a voluntary program which allows employees to designate a dollar amount or percentage of their pay for pre-tax retirement savings.
• Worker's Compensation:
  Approved on-the-job injuries are paid at approximately 66 2/3% of regular salary upon acceptance of the claim.
• Holiday/Holiday Compensation:
  Management, supervisors, non-represented, and Grants Pass Employee Association employees receive 10 paid holidays per year. Police personnel receive a holiday compensation bank of 48 hours each July 1 and January
  1. Fire represented personnel receive a holiday compensation bank of 132 hours (56-hour schedule) each July 1 based on the prior years' service.
• Personal Holiday:
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