Police Officer Job Sherwood Oregon USA,Government

Location: Sherwood

The City of Sherwood Police Department is seeking to fill a Police Officer position. This position may be filled by an Entry Level or Lateral Police Officer.

Under general supervision, as a certified police officer, you will perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation, and patrol to enforce state and local laws. Shift work is required to provide service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may also oversee additional specialized training areas and provide training and orientation to volunteers, students and newly assigned personnel on site policies and practices.

Compensation

From July 1, 2026 the minimum hourly rate will be $37.56 and the maximum will be $47.94. Candidates start at the entry hourly rate unless qualified as a Lateral Police Officer. Lateral candidates may be offered a base salary commensurate with experience up to the maximum hourly rate. In addition to base pay, Police Officers are eligible to receive additional compensation for the highest professional certification and the highest level of education the employee has received:

Intermediate certificate – 4%
Advanced certificate – 8%
AA degree – 3%
BA degree – 6%

Police Officers also receive several additional premiums: $125 per month for residency within Sherwood City Limits, and $250 per month for fluency in speaking Spanish.

Benefits

The City of Sherwood offers eligible Police Officers the following benefits programs: paid time off (vacation), paid sick leave, group health insurance for Officers and their dependents, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance, long and short term disability insurance, Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), 457 deferred compensation plan, optional direct deposit, credit union membership, and a discounted Sherwood YMCA membership.

Essential Duties

Patrol streets, businesses and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Issue warnings or citations for violations. Perform security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles.

Respond to calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, etc., and take appropriate actions. Direct traffic at accident/crime scenes as necessary. Perform CPR/First Aid as necessary.

Maintain written records and prepare reports regarding investigations, which are reviewed by supervisor and used for crime prevention, prosecution and office activities. Testify in court as necessary.

Conduct preliminary case/incident investigations and related follow‑up activities; gather and preserve evidence; interview and take statements from victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; and, prepare related reports and logs.

Maintain effective working relationships between adjacent law enforcement agencies. Provide assistance and back‑up as requested. Provide appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, the media and citizens regarding ongoing investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, gang documentation, etc.

Perform crime prevention activities that include surveillance patrols and dissemination of information to the public. Participate in public relations programs that may include speaking to citizen and school groups, and public service efforts.

Make arrests; conduct searches; transport and release prisoners.

Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public.

Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.

Auxiliary Duties

Provide assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain department‑issued equipment. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Knowledge of

Thorough police practices and procedures, investigative methods and techniques, federal, state and local laws, report writing, firearm use and safety precautions.

Education and Experience

Typical education includes the equivalent of high school graduation and the ability to complete DPSST Basic law enforcement training and obtain state…