Police Officer

The City of West Linn is seeking individuals to join our team of dedicated and caring law enforcement professionals as a Police Officer
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A career with the City of West Linn Police Department offers exposure to a variety of opportunities including working with neighborhoods, businesses, community groups, and citizens as well as protection, prevention, enforcement, investigations, and emergency response.

• Special Assignments: 5%
• Education and Certification: up to 17%
• Longevity: 2%

• Contributes to a positive work environment.
• Maintains a positive relationship with fellow employees and with persons outside the City organization.
• Performs routine patrol of City roads and residential and business areas of the City and enforces traffic laws, criminal laws and City ordinances.
• Takes and prepares full and comprehensive reports on activities within the officer's jurisdiction.
• Responds to a variety of radio calls, including traffic accidents, person and property crimes, investigates accidents and criminal complaints, makes arrests and issues citations. May transport prisoners as required by law. May provide delivery service as requested.
• Assists the public by answering questions regarding directions, laws, and ordinances, aiding stranded motorists, checking roads and street signs and reporting defects and giving any other assistance needed by the public.
• May assist in crime prevention and public relations activities including making presentations to various groups.
• Appears in court as a witness, when necessary.
• Performs minor first aid at scenes of accidents which sometimes include serious injuries, and directs traffic if necessary.
• Excellent and effective communication skills are required as officers frequently communicate with people from diverse racial, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.

National Testing Network scores and Personal History Questionnaire are required for all applicants.

Applicants must submit test scores and a completed Personal History Questionnaire through National Testing Network, along with a completed City of West Linn application by the closing date in order to be considered for the position. Failure to submit the information may result in an automatic disqualification.

• Must have a high school diploma or GED Certificate (an associate degree from an accredited college or university is preferred/desirable).
• Must obtain basic certification from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) within one year from the time of appointment.
• Experience as a reserve who has successfully completed DPSST certified reserve academy training; or as a civilian, military law enforcement officer with a minimum one (1) year experience; or equivalent experience as determined by the hiring authority is a plus.

Must be 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen, possess a valid Driver's License at the time of appointment, and have a good driving record.

West Linn provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, West Linn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which West Linn has facilities.

The City of West Linn provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application as well as the City's Veteran's Preference Form, providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status.

Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.