Entry Level​/Lateral Police Officer

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A police office is charged with the responsibility of fulfilling the police mission of protecting life, property, and preserving order; prevents and represses crime through patrol and investigative activities; enforces city ordinances, state and federal laws; apprehends offenders and secures compliance in lesser non-criminal matters; performs other related activities in assisting the public; preforms other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Must have or be able to obtain by the time of appointment, and Oregon Driver’s License.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Must meet Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) standards regarding criminal history.
• Must pass reading & writing examination testing in accordance with (IAW) DPSST standards.
• Must be proficient in verbal communication and listening skills.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Must pass medical and psychological examinations IAW DPSST standards, if required.
• Must be currently DPSST police certified or able to achieve DPSST certification within time limits established by DPSST.

• Perform all duties consistent with the best interest of public safety.
• Work assigned day, evening, or night shifts in any weather.
• Operate police department equipment such as firearms, patrol vehicles, radio equipment, speed measurement equipment, and any other assigned equipment.
• Patrol all areas of the City, properly responding to calls for service and taking appropriate action(s) for the incidents that have occurred orconditionsthathavebeenobserved.
• Workovertimeassignmentsasrequired.
• Respondtocalloutsfromoffdutystatusasrequired.
• Maketimelyandthorough investigationsofallreportsmade tothepolice department during assigned shift or as assigned bya supervisor.
• Identify and protect crime scenes; safeguard, collect, and process evidenceandotherpropertyconsistentwithtraininganddepartment policy.
• Make arrests as necessary and consistent withthelaw,training and department policies.
• Useforceasnecessary and consistent withthelaw,training,and department policies.
• Perform traffic violation prevention and enforcement and respond to andinvestigatetrafficaccidents.
• Giverequiredtestimonyinvarioustypesofhearingsandtrials.
• Developspecializedskillsandknowledgeasrequired.
• Become familiar with andremainup-datedonapplicable federalandstate laws and local ordinances and be able to interpret and apply them to incidents reported and/or observed.
• Knowandcomplywithallapplicabledepartment policies,procedures, rules, and directives.
• Coordinate with community partnerstoidentifyrootcausesofcrimeand quality of life detractors in the community; assist in designing and implementing solutions to those identified problems.
• Although supervision isnot normally aresponsibilityofpositions inthis classification,officersmayberequestedtoprovideworkguidanceand/or training to new officers.

Salary Range:$63,816 - $81,444 plus possible incentives (this range is in the process of being bargained)

Terms:Full-time–40hoursperweek /non-exemptwithbenefits

First review will take place on October 9, 2026. Position will be open until filled.

The City of Talent is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other classification protected by law.