Police Officer Lateral

The City of Oregon City is recruiting for a Lateral Police Officer.

A Lateral Police Officer is defined based on total years of previous service as a full-time sworn Police Officer, who is currently Oregon DPSST certified at another (or other) Law Enforcement Agency (or Agencies) inclusive of any time previously served at the Oregon City Police Department or based on having at least two consecutive years of experience and certification in an equivalent out of state agency as determined by the City.

A Lateral Police Officer also includes a candidate who recently retired or separated in good standing from another Oregon Law Enforcement Agency from the date of the application and who can reinstate their DPSST basic certification without attending the basic training academy consistent with DPSST rules and regulations. The City evaluates lateral candidates based on years of service, state certification, background investigation, and experience.

Lateral Officers will receive additional pay for DPSST Certification: 5% for Intermediate and 10% for Advanced DPSST Certification. Qualified candidates may be eligible to receive up to 80 hours of banked vacation time and 80

• Skill in analyzing situations quickly and objectively to recognize actual and potential dangers and to determine proper course of action.
• Skill in reading and understanding laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Skill in coping with stress situations firmly, tactfully, and with respect for individual rights.
• Skill in communicating clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with fellow employees and with citizens from varied racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
• Skill in developing skill in the use and care of a variety of firearms.
• Skill in learning and using investigative techniques and procedures.
• Skill in observing and remembering detail.
• Skill in le