23-09 Police Officer - Lateral

Job Opportunity With The Silverton Police Department

The Silverton Police Department provides full 24-hour law enforcement services to a population of over 10,500 people in the Mid-Willamette Valley, located 12 miles east of Salem. In addition to general law enforcement services, the agency has specialty positions of Detective, Motorcycle Traffic Officer and School Resource Officer (contract). The agency supports a Community Service Officer, Municipal Court and Juvenile Municipal Court and Peer Court. The department has a full time staffing level of 17.

The Silverton Police Department is seeking a Police Officer to patrol assigned areas, traffic enforcement, complaint and accident investigation, criminal investigations, and apprehension and arrest of criminals. The candidate must be able to work rotating shifts and handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.

Minimum Qualifications : The following requirements must be met for the position of Police Officer (Lateral or DPSST Graduate) :

Within the last five years :

Certified as a law enforcement officer

OR

Graduated from DPSST Basic Police Academy

United States Citizenship

As a graduate of DPSST, able to meet reading and writing requirements, and the following requirements :

Visual acuity corrected to 20 / 20 (uncorrected no worse than 20 / 200, possess normal color discrimination and peripheral vision, have the ability to chase, apprehend and handcuff suspects, ability to use firearms and defensive tactics, ability to drive vehicles in emergency situation, and have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, and must have basic computer literacy and keyboard skills

Possess or be able to obtain valid Oregon Driver's license

Must be able to pass a thorough criminal background investigation, police physical, and psychological.

• July 1, 2023, wage increase per CBA $28.56 to $36.45