Police Officer Lateral

The Milwaukie Police Department is a dedicated team comprised of 35 sworn officers and eight non-sworn staff. We serve a community of approximately 21,000, just south of Portland, along the banks of the Willamette River. Specialty assignments within our agency include Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Public Information Officer, K9 Handler, SWAT Team Member, Hostage Negotiations Team Member, School Resource Officer, Transit Police Officer, Motorcycle Traffic Enforcement Officer and Criminal Reconstruction and Forensic Technician (CRAFT) Team Member.

We have eight sergeants, four detectives, two captains, and a chief. We strive to provide excellent traditional police services, combined with great customer service and community engagement.

We are accepting applications from motivated and enthusiastic certified Police Officers seeking a career with Milwaukie PD, one of the leading law enforcement agencies in the state.

To qualify and apply as a lateral police officer you must have at least two years’ experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, have worked as a full-time paid law enforcement officer within the past 12 months, and have successfully completed a state certified basic police training academy. Final evaluation of eligibility will be at the discretion of the Chief of Police based on background and experience.

• Bypass written testing and ORPAT
• Initial screening interview
• Chief/Command Staff interview
• Background check
• Psychological and physical exams.
• Salary range placement based on an evaluation of past work experience
• Vacation frontloaded with 40 hours of leave
• Sick leave frontloaded with 48 hours of leave

5% for an Associate’s degree and/or possessing a DPSST Intermediate Police Officer Certificate.

10% incentive pay for a Bachelor’s degree and/or possessing a DPSST Advanced Police Officer Certificate.

• Bilingual incentive pay, 5% of base pay
• FTO incentive pay, 7.5% of base pay
• Detective incentive, 7.5% of base pay
• K-9 handler, 5% of base pay
• School Resource Officer, 5% of base pay
• Acting Sergeant incentive, 10% of base pay
• Public Information Officer, 5% of base pay

• Medical, Vision & Dental, city pays 95% of the premium, employee pays 5%
• Accrue 10 hours of holiday leave each month, in lieu of holidays
• $100,000 city paid life insurance plan
• City paid PERS retirement
• City paid 3.5% deferred compensation contribution to a 457(b) plan with no match required
• On-site fitness center open 24/7

The city is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability status, marital status and any other legally protected status. We are seeking a diverse pool of applicants that can bring a variety of skills, expertise and life experience to our workplace, including those who may come from a non-traditional background.

The city will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, certifications and experience to meet the minimum position qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the posiiton.

• Patrols assigned area and interacts with the public to detect and prevent crime and enhance community livability and public safety. Observes, reports, and acts on conditions conducive to crime and danger. Issues citations, makes arrests, or takes other action as warranted by circumstances. Works on assigned shift on a rotating basis.
• Responds to and handles difficult and emergency situations.
• Responds to crime and…