Police officer Jobs in Portland, OR

Salary : $82,000.00 - $117,000.00 Annually

Location : 1111 SW 2nd Ave. Portland, OR

Job Type : Regular

Job Number : 2025-00009

Bureau : Portland Police Bureau

Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 6 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

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

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 :

Wellness Benefit

• 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

Union Representation : The Portland Police Association (PPA) represents this classification. To view this labor agreement, please go to and click on the appropriate link.

Salary Information : $82,000.00 - $117,000.00 annually plus overtime (time and a half) & pay incentives (up to 30% more). Entry Police Officers start at the Entry rate. Lateral Police Officers will go through a Pay Equity Analysis upon job offer.

Language Pay : This position is eligible for 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

General Questions?

Please Contact :

Questions About the Application Process?

Contact Information

Tamela Ressler, Senior Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

To Qualify

ALL APPLICANTS must meet each of the following conditions :

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE : Military police, Federal Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Parole / Probation DO NOT QUALIFY for a Lateral Police Officer.

DISQUALIFIERS AND ELIMINATING FACTORS :

Please visit for 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 to learn more about each phase of the recruitment process.

Phase 1 : Apply Online (2-3 weeks)

Additional information can be found at

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)

Additional information can be fount at

Phase 5 : Command Interview

Phase 6 : Psychological Evaluation

Phase 7 : Medical Exam

Application Tips

To Request Veterans' Preference :

Supplemental Questions :

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following :

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

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.

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.

Where did you first learn about the Police Officer position with the City of Portland?

If you heard about us on Social Media or a Website, please specify which one :

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.

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 as outlined in the recruitment for Entry-Level and Lateral Police Officers?

Are you at least 20.5 years old and possess a High School Diploma or GED?

This question is intended only for those applying as Lateral Police Officer applicants : Do you meet the following minimum qualifications?

Employment with such an agency within the past two (2) years.

Have you used marijuana within the last twelve (12) months? This does not include retail purchase of non-THC products, such as Cannabidiol (CBD).

Please confirm that you will meet one of the following citizenship statuses :

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.

Do you currently have a valid driver's license?

In the last three (3) years, have you been convicted of three (3) or more traffic (moving) violations?

Examples of moving violation :

Running a stop sign or red light

Reckless driving

Drunk driving (DUI / DWI)

Racing

Traffic light camera

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?

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.

Have you ever been convicted of a domestic violence-related crime? Mark "no" if the record has been expunged.

In the last three (3) years, have you had any misdemeanor convictions?

Do you have any felony convictions on record? Mark "no" if the record has been expunged.

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

Required Question