Lateral Detention Officer

Lateral Detention Officer

The City of Springfield has exciting opportunities in our Police Department for experienced Lateral Detention Officers. SPD is dedicated to providing the best available law enforcement and accountability services to our community. This includes our 100 bed Municipal Jail located in our Justice Center- the largest municipal jail in the State of Oregon. Because of this tremendous resource, Springfield does not have a capacity-based release program for misdemeanor cases.

Lateral Detention Officer Requirements : We are interested in finding Detention Officers who are in good standing with their current / most recent employer as a sworn Detention Officer for a recognized state, county, city or municipal entity. Those who are currently certified as Detention Officers in Oregon, or able to obtain Oregon DPSST certification if a detention officer in another state through a DPSST Career Officer Development Course, are eligible to apply for the lateral detention officer position.

Compensation : Successful laterals will be offered a pay step commensurate with their related years of experience as a certified Detention Officer and in accordance of the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Additional pays include : Longevity Incentive, Assignment or Scheduling Pay, DPSST Certification, Bilingual / Second Language Pay, Education Pay, and other incentives.

Testing & Selection Process : Candidates considered for the Lateral Detention Officer position will be identified through a series of screening tools and tests including an Employment Application, Qualifying Questionnaire, Psychological Exam, Comprehensive Background, Medical Examination, and Oral Interviews. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment Law.

The City of Springfield offers all regular employees a complete benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription and access to a wellness clinic along with additional supplemental and voluntary options.