Lateral Police Officer

Job Opportunity with the City of Gresham Police Department

The City of Gresham Police Department is seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals to join their team. This position offers a fast-paced work environment with opportunities for career growth and a competitive salary range of $81,309.00 to $103,814.00 annually. The job is located in Gresham, OR, and is a full-time position.

The City of Gresham offers a variety of recreational activities and a vibrant community. Officers can enjoy skiing or snowboarding at Mt. Hood, boating or windsurfing at the Columbia River Gorge, and a short commute to downtown Portland. Gresham's historic downtown and extensive parks and natural areas provide additional opportunities for leisure and recreation.

The City of Gresham Police Department values career development and offers numerous opportunities for specialization, including SWAT, Crisis Negotiation, Vehicle Collision Team, Explosive Detection Unit, K-9, Detectives, FBI Safe Streets Task Force, School Resources Officers, Field Training Officers, Training Instructors, Service Coordination Team, UAV Pilots, and Honor Guard.

Financial stability is a priority, with competitive living-wage salaries and generous benefits. Officers are eligible for overtime pay, premium pay, certification pay, shift differential, and other incentives. Benefits include paid time off, sick leave, medical, vision, and dental insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, flexible spending account, and deferred compensation. Uniforms, uniform cleaning, weapon, and other equipment are provided.

Starting salary information for new employees with police experience in Oregon or another state is credited one pay step for each completed year of previous full-time paid experience as a sworn officer, up to a maximum starting pay of one step below the top step of the police officer salary range. A referral bonus of $1,000 and educational reimbursements up to $5,000 per year are also available.

The City of Gresham Police Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. They encourage applications from all qualified individuals, particularly from Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities; women; protected veterans; and others looking for lateral opportunities.

The work is challenging, fast-paced, and rewarding. The City seeks candidates who will support their values of equity, inclusion, and a diverse workforce. Come build the future with us.

Position Description

Gresham Police Officers provide emergency aid, security, and protection of life and property for the citizens of Gresham by patrolling business, rural, and residential areas. They respond to requests for information and assistance, investigate criminal activity, subdue combative suspects, make arrests, work with people to solve problems associated with crime and neighborhood problems, and ensure proper enforcement of laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have current knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local laws, criminal behavior, standard police practices, safety standards, methods of investigation, basic first aid and CPR procedures, and the safe and appropriate use of firearms and other police-related equipment. They will also have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and apply principles and techniques of community policing, modern crime prevention, investigation, and apprehension. They must maintain the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including handling persons resisting arrest.

Qualifications

To be considered a lateral applicant, you must meet all of the following minimum qualifications :

• Have completed a state certified police academy
• Have completed a law enforcement field training program or passed a probationary period of not less than one (1) year with a law enforcement agency as a full-time sworn officer
• Have been employed as a full-time sworn officer within the five (5) year period prior to appointment to this position
• Have at least a High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the date of hire
• Have no felony criminal record
• Be a US Citizen within 18 months from the hire date
• Have a driving record that meets the department standards

Candidates must also have the ability to pass a pre-suitability assessment screening, a comprehensive background investigation, a post job offer psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen.

Selection Process

All candidates must apply online. Faxed and emailed resumes, in lieu of an application, will not be accepted or considered. Incomplete applications will also not be considered. To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting. Required application materials include a complete online application, answers to supplemental questions, high school diploma / G.E.D. or latest official education transcript, and document(s) to verify completion of a law enforcement field training program and / or completion of a state certified police academy.

The selection process includes several phases :

The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.

For assistance with the online application system, contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627.