Lateral (Certified) Police Officer

Police Officer Position

The City of McMinnville is looking to hire a certified police officer. This position performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation, and patrol to enforce federal, state and local laws. This position oversees police program areas, which may require additional specialized training.

McMinnville is a kind and caring community that places extraordinary levels of trust in its officers; we set the bar high for professionalism, accountability, and service to our 35,000 residents and numerous food and wine tourists who visit the City. Our department's leadership team guides the four patrol squads, a special investigation division, and non-sworn employees in property & evidence and records to embody our values of excellence, service, integrity, dedication, and humility.

The City of McMinnville has a supportive Mayor, City Council, City Manager, staff, and community. Our Council-Manager form of government ensures we deliver on the City Council's priorities with best practices in city management. McMinnville is a full-service city with approximately 175 FTE providing a broad range of public services including police and fire protection; ambulance services; municipal court; wastewater treatment; street maintenance; engineering and planning; building permitting and inspection; parks, recreational and cultural activities, a library, and a municipal airport. We have a statewide reputation for financial stability and effective governance.

Candidates must be currently certified law enforcement officers in Oregon or another state. Immediate disqualification will happen if state certification status is in one of the following categories : previously revoked or in denial, currently suspended for any reason. Be a United States Citizen within 18 months of employment. Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent. Declared by a physician as able to perform the physical duties as required by the occupation. Of good moral fitness, without legal conduct involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, and a conviction of a sex crime, domestic violence and / or any felony crime.

As a McMinnville police officer, you will be looked to as a leader in the community. You must exhibit the following qualities or attributes : honesty, integrity, respect, empathy, humility, effective communication, strong writing skills, self-control and ability to remain calm, ability to build relationships within the department and in the community, a sense of ethics, a service mentality, and ability to work within a team.

This position is designated as an essential employee role, requiring the individual to be available and responsive during regular working hours as well as in the event of unexpected situations, emergencies, or critical operational needs. This position requires some (40-60%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills. Occasional (21-50% of the time) use of office equipment. The position requires continuous (80+%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work require continuous speed, agility, hand eye coordination and equipment operation. The work environment has substantial hazards or obstacles (60-80%). There may be a substantial personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are uncomfortable, with substantial (60-80%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside / outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Driving may be a major responsibility of this position.

Works under the general direction of the Police Sergeant. The City of McMinnville does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the handbook or association agreement (as applicable) to assess education and experience. For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want considered towards placement.