Oregon State Police Recruit Trooper – Lateral and Entry Level

## Oregon State Police Recruit Trooper – Lateral and Entry Level Apply locations:
Salem | OSP | General Headquarters:
Tillamook | OSP | Worksite:
Florence | OSP | Worksite:
Warrenton | OSP | Astoria Area Command:
Gold Beach | OSP | Worksitetime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-204463
** Initial Posting Date:
** 07/31/2026
** Final date to receive applications:
** 08/31/2026
** Agency:
** Oregon State Department of Police
** Salary Range:**$6,422 - $9,035
** Position Type:
** Employee
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* Position Title:

** Oregon State Police Recruit Trooper – Lateral and Entry Level
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* Job Description:

** The Oregon State Police is hiring for
** multiple Full-Time, Permanent
** OSP Trooper positions for coastal offices.
** Summary of

Job Duties
** Are you looking to advance your skills in a variety of specialties? Oregon State Police is committed to developing top talent throughout the state. Supporting new career paths and established professional journeys, our agency seeks motivated and trustworthy individuals dedicated to upholding the vision and mission of the Oregon State Police.

Oregon's geographic diversity calls for a wide variety of duty assignments. From rural counties to metropolitan freeways, Troopers are trained to do it all. OSP Troopers provide a wide variety of public safety services and may find themselves conducting enforcement not only in our standard police cruisers but also by pickup, ATV, snowmobile, horseback, an assortment of watercraft, from white water rafts to ocean-going craft and even aircraft.

The Oregon State Police is actively recruiting Recruit Troopers to fill openings across multiple locations throughout the state. Successful candidates will be assigned a duty station in Oregon upon receiving a conditional job offer. Hiring will be limited to the following locations:
Astoria, Tillamook, Newport, Florence, Coos Bay, and Gold Beach or other office to be determined at the time of hire based on operational need.
*** Gold Beach is a critical fill location and would offer a relocation reimbursement.
*** The hiring process for Recruits is extensive. The time from application to appointment can exceed several months. Our Sworn Recruiters are available to answer questions and provide resources to prepare you for this process. Read and review all 7 steps of the process and become familiar with the different tests and systems you'll need to access before you begin. You can find all the steps and contact information for OSP recruiters outlined here.

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** Eligibility Requirements:
*** Be a United States Citizen by birth or Naturalized United States Citizen –OR- able to attain citizenship within 18 months of hire    OAR  – 1 Citizenship (a) (b)
* Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
* Applicants must be 21 years old on the first day of employment per OAR
* Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
* Meet all applicable medical and physical requirements, AND;
* Pass all applicable background, credit, and criminal history checks
* Be in good health and of good moral character: moral character is defined as possessing the attributes of empathy, courage, fortitude, honesty, loyalty, and additional virtues deemed to be morally good
* Must work at assigned duty station for 2 years once solo status is reached
** Preferred

Skills:

*** General knowledge and ability to interpret and apply Oregon Revised Statue (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR)
* Effective written and verbal communication skills that can de-escalate a situation, end an attempted assault and maintain mental and emotional safety.
* Ability to apply critical thinking and decision-making skills in stressful situations where timely resolution is required.
* Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and maintain composure in a position highly subject to public scrutiny.
* Demonstrated integrity and ethics along with responsibility and accountability in all professional and personal interactions.
** Selection Process:
*** Step 1 – Complete an online job application through Workday
* Step 2 – Entry Level Testing
* Step 3 – Command Interviews
* Step 4 – Background Investigation
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