Police Officer - Entry Level

Job Summary

Salem Police Department Core Values: Collaboration | Honor | Integrity | Compassion

Salary

• Step 1
• Step 2
• Step 3
• Step 4
• Step 5
• Step 6
• Longevity Rate
• Hourly Rate: $39.11
• Hourly Rate (Step
  2): $41.07
• Hourly Rate (Step
  3): $43.12
• Hourly Rate (Step
  4): $45.28
• Hourly Rate (Step
  5): $47.54
• Hourly Rate (Step
  6): $49.92
• Monthly Rate: $6,779.07 – $8,912.80

• Certifications, Training, & College
  
  Incentives:
  
  2% - 10%
• Extra Duty/Specialized Assignment Incentive: 2.5% - 5%
• Bi-Lingual Incentive: 5%
• Full List of
  
  Incentives:
  
  Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Other Benefits:
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family;
  Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%;
  Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies;
  Voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b;
  Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts;
  Voluntary long-term care;
  Employee wellness program;
  Employee assistance program;
  Employee health clinic;
  Free, secure parking;
  Department gym

• Be at least 21 years old at date of hire.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or have the ability to become one within 18 months of hire.
• Participate in competitive testing including physical fitness testing, reading comprehension, writing skills, written, physical/vision, hearing and psychological examinations, and pass a strict Police Department background investigation.
• Must pass the pre-employment drug test (including marijuana).
• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Oregon's minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer and background disqualifiers in OAR 259-008.
• Must be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of 24-hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.
• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Provide detailed information in your application about experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in supplemental questions and job advertisement.

• Complete departmental recruit training course and gain eligibility for Basic Certificate issued by DPSST.
• Valid Oregon driver's license or out-of-state equivalent, or ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check; out-of-state license holders must obtain valid Oregon license within 30 days of establishing domicile (ORS 803.355).

• No felony convictions.
• No convictions for crimes involving domestic violence.
• No dishonorable discharge from any branch of military service.
• No more than three (3) moving violations in the last three (3) years.

Applicants must submit a completed application and attach valid test results for NTN Frontline National Test (NTN) and Oregon Physical Agility Test (ORPAT) or out-of-state PAT equivalent at the time of application to be considered in the hiring process.

The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. The Salem Police Department is the 4th largest agency in Oregon. Further information about the position and application process can be found via the City of Salem website or the linked resources in the posting.

EEO statement: EEO/Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Sgt. Robert Dowd

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT AN IMPLIED CONTRACT AND MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE