Public Safety Support Specialist (Open Until Filled)

Public Safety Support Specialist

The Public Safety Support Specialist for the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is responsible for providing support to sworn police officers in non-emergency, non-priority situations, assisting sworn personnel in community outreach with the public, and providing a visible, community-based police support function to enhance service to the public.

Responsibilities include :

• Responding to non-emergency calls for service that do not require police authority;
• Assisting sworn officers with community engagement;
• Assisting sworn officers with non-emergency calls;
• Providing referral services to the public; and
• May be assigned to work on special projects within the division.

Incumbents in this position may also be required to respond after regular working hours and on weekends. This position is eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Hiring Incentives : Amount as Swear-In Amount at End of Probation Amount upon Completion of 3 Years of Service

Public Safety Support Specialist $1000 $1000 $1000

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

City of Portland Core Values : Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility

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General Questions? Please Contact : PPBRecruiter@police.porltandoregon.gov

Questions About the Application Process? Contact Information Jaclyn Snyder, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov

To qualify, the following minimum qualifications are required for this position :

ALL APPLICANTS must meet each of the following conditions :

The recruitment process can take approximately 5 months. Please visit the recruitment process page to learn more.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to :

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.