Community Police Officer (Open Continuous) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/4548972) Apply  Community Police Officer (Open Continuous) Salary $82,000.00 - $117,000.00 Annually Location 1111 SW 2nd Ave. Portland, OR Job Type Regular Job Number 2024-00674 Bureau Portland Police Bureau Opening Date 07/01/2024 Closing Date 12/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position The Portland Police Bureau invites applications for Entry and Lateral Community Police Officers! To learn more about becoming a Police Officer, please visit www.joinportlandpolice.com Why Join Portland Police? City of Portland Core Values: Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/BHR/article/765248) . Join us for a Hiring Workshop: The Portland Police Bureau Hiring Workshops are back! You will have the opportunity to talk with PPB recruiters and background investigators and learn more about the hiring process and the career paths we offer. Interested candidates can also choose to participate in the Oregon Physical Agilities Test (ORPAT) on a trial basis. Register for upcoming workshops: https://www.joinportlandpolice.com/workshops Wellness Benefit (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=31516) + Paid time (1 hour) to participate in wellness activities each shift + On-site fitness center locations and classes + Discounts to local fitness clubs + Chronic care coaching programs + Worksite wellness screenings + Tuition Reimbursement Program Paid Leave (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=28407) + One hundred twelve (112) hours of vacation (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=27799&a=12413) each year initially. This accrual will increase yearly. + Sick leave (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=27799&a=12414) typically accrues up to a maximum rate of one hundred four (104) hours per calendar year. + Ten (10) paid holidays (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=27799&a=12412) each year. + Forty (40) personal hours accrue each year. Union Representation: The Portland Police Association (PPA) represents this classification. To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements and click on the appropriate link. Salary: Entry Police Officers start at the Entry rate. Lateral Police Officers will go through a Pay Equity Analysis upon job offer. To view the compensation plan, please click here (https://public.tableau.com/shared/8YNT7JRH3?:display\_count=n&:origin=viz\_share\_link&:embed=y) . Language Pay: This position is eligible for Language Pay Differential (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/oehr/81535) for qualifying employees. Hiring Incentives Amount at Swear-In Amount at End of Probation Amount Upon Completion of 3 Years of Service Total New Officer$1,000$1,000$3,000$5,000 *65.1.4.1 The hiring incentives for new officers as set forth in the above table are payable separately upon the new officer’s completion of each of the following events: swear-in, end of probation, and three years of service with the City. This provision does not apply to lateral hires. General Questions? Please Contact: PPBRecruiter@police.portlandoregon.gov Questions About the Application Process? Contact Information Karen Ehn, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources Karen.Ehn@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify ALL APPLICANTS must meet each of the following conditions: + Must be at least 20.5 years old at the time of application. + Must possess a High School Diploma or GED. + Must be a U.S. Citizen within eighteen (18) months of date of hire, or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association https://cann.us/. Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Application for U.S. citizenship requires five (5) years of residency. + Must possess a valid driver’s license (in the current state of residence) at the time of application. LATERAL POLICE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS + Must have three (3) years of continuous service in another police agency as a sworn police officer from a recognized state, county, or city (municipal) agency, to include sworn Indian tribal police, AND must have been employed there within the last two (2) years. NOTE : Military police, Federal Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Parole/Probation DO NOT QUALIFY for a Lateral Police Officer. DISQUALIFIERS AND ELIMINATING FACTORS: + Cannot have any offensive forms of body art or tattoos. Tattoos above the collar or on the hand may be considered on a case-by-case basis. More information can be found at https://www.joinport (http://www.joinportlandpolice.com/faq/) landpolice.com/faq/. (http://www.joinportlandpolice.com/faq/) + Must have vision correctable to 20/30. Additional information on medical requirements can be found on the DPSST F-2 form (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57b2024dbebafb1f2e14bb86/t/57bb41ab15d5db8ad6e19249/1471889836973/F-2.Revised.5-17-11.pdf) (Download PDF reader). + Marijuana Use: As a sworn position, the candidate must not have used Marijuana (not including CBD) within 12 months of application. + Have no felony convictions. + Have no convictions for crimes involving domestic violence. + Have no dishonorable discharge from any branch of military service. + Have no more than three (3) traffic (moving) convictions in the last three (3) years. Please visit https://www.joinportlandpolice.com/entry-minimum-requirementsfor a more detailed list of disqualifiers and Eliminating Factors for becoming a Police Officer in Oregon. The Recruitment Process The recruitment and selection process can take approximately 5 months. Please visit https://www.joinportlandpolice.com/entry#hiring-process to learn more about each phase of the recruitment process. Phase 1: Apply Online (2-3 weeks) + Once your application is submitted, you will hear within 3 weeks regarding the next steps. + Your answers to the supplemental questions will be scored. Applicants passing the supplemental question review will advance to next step. + Complete the NTN Written Exam, if required. Additional information can be found at https://www.joinportlandpolice.com/entry#phase-1-the-test[RT1] Phase 2: Personal History Questionnaire (2 weeks) Phase 3: Personal History Statement (2 weeks) Applicants that submit a completed Personal History Questionnaire and Personal History Statement will be placed on an equally ranked eligible list and advance to the Background Investigation phase. Phase 4: Background Investigation (1-3 months) + Pass the Physical Ability Test Additional information can be fount at https://www.joinportlandpolice.com/entry#background-investigation Phase 5: Command Interview Phase 6: Psychological Evaluation Phase 7: Medical Exam + Additional information on medical requirements can be found on the DPSST F-2 form (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57b2024dbebafb1f2e14bb86/t/57bb41ab15d5db8ad6e19249/1471889836973/F-2.Revised.5-17-11.pdf) (Download PDF reader). Application Tips To Request Veterans’ Preference: + Upload and submit with your application a copy of your DD214/DD215 and, if applicable, a copy of a Department of Veterans Affairs letter stating your disability rating with your application. + Please check the box in the Agency Wide Questions to identify yourself as a Veteran. + You must request Veterans’ Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment cycle in which you apply. Veterans’ Preference documentation must be submitted at the time of your application. Supplemental Questions: + Your application and answers to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and scored. + PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE QUESTIONS PRIOR TO ANSWERING. + Review your answers before submitting the application. + Reach out if you need additional clarification before submitting your application. + Applicants who are disqualified based on their supplemental questionnaire responses will not be able to reapply for the position for six (6) months and may have their eligibility impacted. Additional Information Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following: + Veteran Preference + ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations + Work Status + Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to + Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) + Carrot Fertility + Wellness Benefits + Life Insurance + Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. + Employee Assistance Plan + Flexible Spending Accounts + Retirement + Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer + Family Medical Leave + City Paid Parental Leave AND SO MANY MORE! Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) . 01 The Portland Police Bureau highly values truthfulness. An omission is considered the same as a false statement. The following supplemental questions may cause this application to be rejected and may impact your eligibility for this position. Responses to the following questions will be verified through a variety of sources. To be considered in this application process, you must agree to the following statement: I hereby swear or affirm I will answer the supplemental questions truthfully and accurately, and there are no willful misrepresentations, omissions, or falsifications. + Yes, I agree. + No, I do not agree. 02 Where did you first learn about the Police Officer position with the City of Portland? + Job Fair / Community Event + Police Recruiter + Social Media + A Website + A current or retired City employee + Other 03 If you heard about us on Social Media or a Website, please specify which one: + Facebook + Instagram + LinkedIn + YouTube + Twitter + portland.gov/police + joinportlandpolice.com + NTN + Other 04 The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate. The option you select will have no bearing on your eligibility for this position. + My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality. + You may release my application, I am waiving confidentiality. 05 As a Portland Police Officer, do you agree to support and uphold the City of Portland Core Values of Anti-Racism, Equity, Transparency, Communication, Collaboration, and Fiscal Responsibility (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/BHR/article/765248) as outlined in the recruitment for Entry-Level and Lateral Police Officers? + Yes + No 06 Are you at least 20.5 years old and possess a High School Diploma or GED? + Yes + No 07 This question is intended only for those applying as Lateral Police Officer applicants: Do you meet the following minimum qualifications? + Three (3) years of continuous service in another police agency as a sworn police officer for a recognized state, county, or city (municipal) entity, to include sworn Indian Tribal Police + Employment with such an agency within the past two (2) years. + Yes + No + Not Applicable 08 Have you used marijuana within the last twelve (12) months? This does not include retail purchase of non-THC products, such as Cannabidiol (CBD). + Yes, I have used marijuana within the last 12 months. + No, I have not used marijuana within the last 12 months. 09 Please confirm that you will meet one of the following citizenship statuses: + A Citizen of the United States OR + A nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association, OR + Will be a U.S. citizen within 18 months of hire of employment with the Portland Police Bureau Note: Applications for U.S. citizenship require five (5) years of residency. + Yes, I will meet the citizenship requirement. + No, I will not meet the citizenship requirement. 10 Do you currently have a valid driver's license? + Yes, I have a valid driver's license. + No, I do not have a valid driver's license. 11 Are you required to file an SR-22 or provide similar proof of current insurance coverage with your state DMV to maintain driving privileges? Note: This is not regular insurance. If you are unsure of what this means, please refer to the Oregon DMV website concerning SR-22 information. (https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/driverid/sr22.aspx) + Yes, I am required to file an SR-22 or equivalent. + No, I have standard insurance and am not obligated to file an SR-22 or equivalent. 12 In the last three (3) years, have you been convicted of three (3) or more traffic (moving) violations? Examples of moving violation: + Speeding + Running a stop sign or red light + Reckless driving + Drunk driving (DUI/DWI) + Racing + Traffic light camera + Yes, I have three or more traffic violations within the last 3 years. + No, I do not have three or more traffic violations within the last 3 years. 13 In the last three (3) years, have you been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of intoxicants, including cases resulting in participation in court-ordered diversion programs? + Yes, I have been convicted of DUI in the past 3 years. + No, I have not been convicted of DUI in the past 3 years. 14 In the last three (3) years, have you been convicted of any of the following offenses: Reckless Driving, Attempting to Elude, Hit and Run (Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver), or Felony Driving While Suspended or Revoked? Mark "no" if the record has been expunged. + Yes, I have been convicted within the past 3 years. + No, I have not been convicted within the past 3 years. 15 Have you ever been convicted of a domestic violence-related crime? Mark "no" if the record has been expunged. + Yes, I have been convicted. + No, I have not been convicted. 16 In the last three (3) years, have you had any misdemeanor convictions? + Yes, I have had misdemeanor convictions within the past 3 years. + No, I have not had misdemeanor convictions within the past 3 years. 17 Do you have any felony convictions on record? Mark "no" if the record has been expunged. + Yes, I have felony convictions on record. + No, I do not have felony convictions on record. 18 If you have prior military service, was your discharge characterized as something other than an Honorable Discharge (e.g., Dishonorable Discharge, Bad Conduct Discharge, Other Than Honorable Discharge) ? Note: This does not include medical discharge + Yes, my discharge was characterized as something other than Honorable Discharge. + No, my discharge was characterized as Honorable Discharge. + Not Applicable Required Question Agency City of Portland Address 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204 Website http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email