Lateral Police Officer

Are you looking for a lateral growth opportunity working in a fast-paced, learning environment? Do you have the desire to impact, inspire and influence those you encounter each day?

The City of Gresham is accepting applications for Lateral Police Officers! The Police Department is seeking Lateral Police Officers of sound moral character. The Police Officers are expected to be self-disciplined and highly motivated, while demonstrating honesty and integrity in representing the core values of the community.

Our agency is proud to offer our Police Officers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits and retirement package, and extensive ongoing training opportunities to support the current and future needs of a thriving community service and safety department.

• Work-life balance
• Skiing or snowboarding d, less than an hour away.
• Boating or windsurfing at the Columbia River Gorge, less than an hour away.
• 20-minute drive to downtown Portland, Oregon’s largest city
• Camping and recreational activities with easy access
• Scenic two-hour ride to Pacific Ocean coast.
• In town, enjoy Gresham’s historic downtown with more than 150 shops, restaurants and service businesses

• SWAT
• Crisis Negotiation
• Vehicle Collision Team (VCT)
• Explosive Detection Unit
• K-9
• Detectives
• FBI Safe Streets Task Force
• School Resources Officers
• Field Training Officers
• Training Instructors
• Service Coordination Team
• UAV Pilots
• Honor Guard

• Paid Time Off (vacation)
• Sick leave for longer-term illnesses.
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• City participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health reimbursement account.
• Flexible spending account.
• Deferred compensation.
• Uniforms, uniform cleaning, weapon and other equipment provided.

Gresham Police Officers provide emergency aid, security, and protection of life and property for the citizens of Gresham by patrolling business, rural, and residential areas.

• Federal, State of Oregon, Multnomah County, and City of Gresham laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Criminal behavior and causes underlying criminality and social, psychological and physical needs of criminals.
• Standard police practices, methods, and procedures.
• Safety standards, procedures, and precautions utilized in police activities.
• Methods of investigation, apprehension, and rules of evidence.
• Basic first aid and CPR procedures.
• The safe and appropriate use of firearms and other police related equipment.

To be considered a lateral applicant you must meet all of the following minimum qualifications:

• Have completed a state certified police academy,
• Have completed a law enforcement field training program or passed a probationary period of not less than one (1) year with a law enforcement agency as a full-time sworn officer.
• Have been employed as a full-time sworn officer within the five (5) year period prior to appointment to this position.
• Have at least a High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the date of hire
• Have no felony criminal record
• Be a US Citizen within 18 months from the hire date
• Have a driving record that meets the department standards

Candidates must have the ability to pass a pre-suitability assessment screening, pass a comprehensive background investigation, and pass a post job offer psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen.

The City of Gresham Police Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.