Police Officer

Police Officer

The City of Independence offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of its employees. This includes 100% city-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families on select plans. The City also provides life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance at no cost, with optional voluntary life coverage for employees, spouses, and dependents. Retirement benefits include full participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), with the City covering the entire contribution. Additionally, the City funds HRAVEBA accounts to help offset medical expenses and offers generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays per year. Employees can also choose from a range of supplemental benefits such as identity protection, trauma, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage. Wellness is further supported through 24 / 7 access to an on-site fitness center and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

To be eligible for the Officer position :

• Submit a City of Independence Application through this web page
• Complete the NTN process with a passing score in all areas.
• ORPAT must be run under 6 Minutes and 20 Seconds to move on in the process.

The Independence Police Department offers full testing services through National Testing Network, Inc. (NTN). To schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com , select Law Enforcement, and sign up for the Independence, Oregon Police Department. Upon completion of the entry level exam and ORPAT testing, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the Independence Police Department. Candidates who attain a passing score on both the entry level exam and ORPAT will be placed on the department's eligibility list.

If an applicant is :

they are required to submit an NTN Frontline test result unless they have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university. The requirement to pass the ORPAT is NOT waived for these candidates, and results must be submitted to be considered.

For the purposes of our recruitment, a "lateral entry candidate" is defined as a person who can become an Oregon certified police officer without attending the DPSST Basic Police Course. Applicants who are certified in states other than Oregon or are previously certified Oregon officers whose certification has lapsed and who can attain Oregon police certification by attending only the DPSST Career Officer Development course meet the definition of lateral entry for the purpose of our recruitment.

This position patrols city streets to control traffic, issues warning, or citations as needed. Prevents crime or disturbances of the peace and arrests or cites offenders. Investigates crimes and arrests and prosecutes offenders. Leads or assists with community efforts related to improving community livability.