Lateral Police Officer

About the Position

Lateral Police Officer position with the Grants Pass Police Department. A lateral officer must hold an active Oregon DPSST Police Officer certification or a current valid Police Officer certification from another state and have been employed as a certified Police Officer. Lateral Officers must meet Oregon DPSST physical requirements and the department’s requirements.

Base salary plus the following incentives (subject to verification):

• 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 – $1,000 at the time of hire for qualifying officers, upon meeting eligibility requirements and years of experience.
• Step at hire and accrual lump sums based on years worked as a sworn, full‑time officer (contact Human Resources for details).

• Graduation from High School or GED and 1 year of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform essential duties.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Meet physical standards as set by the Department of Public Safety on Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Current certified Police Officer in Oregon or another state with reciprocity.
• Residency requirement: within forty‑five (45) minutes from City limits as it exists within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB).

• City Application
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Resume
• Cover Letter

All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the Final date to receive applications to enable individuals with disabilities to participate.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. The City values diversity and follows federal law in hiring.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.

Questions regarding the role, contact Human Resources at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or .