Police Officer - Entry Level and/or Lateral
Group: City of Gladstone / Gladstone Police Department
Location: Gladstone, Oregon
Salary Range: $70,608 - $94,632 annually. Pay commensurate w/ education, experience & training. Incentives available.
Deadline Information: Open until filled
Deadline Date: 03/01/2025
Posted Date: 01/30/2025
Website: https://www.ci.gladstone.or.us/generalnews/job-opening/police-officer-entry-level-andor-lateral-0
Contact Information for Applicants
Tami Bannick
bannick@ci.gladstone.or.us
503-557-2769
GENERAL STATEMENT
Performs law enforcement and crime prevention by patrol and investigations, controls traffic, enforces state and local traffic regulations and other ordinances and laws, protects the life and property of the citizens of Gladstone, does related law enforcement activities.
QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by a two-year community college degree or vocational school training in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.
Must be a citizen of the United States within 18 months of employment or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association
Must be able to speak, read and write the English language; bilingual ability in Spanish preferred.
Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Oregon Driver's License with a good driving record.
Must successfully pass a criminal history background check and be able to pass the City’s security clearance standards for unescorted access to certain City facilities.
ELIGIBILITY:
Preference will be given to lateral candidates. To be considered a qualified lateral applicant, you must currently be certified as an Oregon Police Officer, successfully completed a minimum twelve (12) month probationary period and have two (2) years full-time on the job experience. NTN TESTING and ORPAT are waived for Oregon Lateral Candidates.
Out-of-state lateral candidates must take and pass the NTN examination before advancing in the process and must be eligible to become Oregon certified by attending the 80-hour Police Career Officer’s Development Course offered by the Department of Police Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ntn-test-law-national.cfm
Entry-level candidates are required to complete the National Testing Network (NTN) FrontLine National Exam and ORPAT certification. Visit www.NationalTestingNetwork.com for more information on the testing locations, requirements and fee schedule.
The City of Gladstone will not accept written/ reading exams from agencies other than NTN. Passing scores: written and reading exam - 70%, video exam - 70%. Testing dates fill up quickly, candidates should schedule as soon as possible. Direct questions regarding this process to the Gladstone Police Department Executive Assistant at 503.557.2798 or kwalls@gladstoneoregon.us.
APPLICATION MATERIALS: Application materials can be obtained at Gladstone City Hall, 18505 Portland Avenue, Gladstone, OR, downloaded from https://www.ci.gladstone.or.us/jobs or requested by calling Human Resources at 503-557-2769.
A completed and signed City application, Police Supplemental Certification, resume and cover letter are required; electronic materials with a signature are acceptable. All materials must be received at the above address, emailed to: hr@ci.gladstone.or.us. or faxed to 503.557.2761. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
SELECTION & NOTIFICATION PROCESS: Candidates will be selected for oral interviews based on successful test scores through NTN (if applicable), complete application materials and interactions throughout the recruitment process. Candidates will be notified through the email address provided on their application as to their status in the process. Any updated contact information should be provided to hr@ci.gladstone.or.us; check your email on a regular basis. Selected qualified candidate(s) will be presented a conditional job offer and then be subject to a thorough background investigation which includes a credit check, a psychological evaluation and (if not a currently active Oregon officer) a medical examination which includes drug and alcohol screening.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Gladstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or physical disability. The City of Gladstone provides access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, contact the Human Resource Department at 503-557-2769.