The City of Gresham is accepting applications for Lateral Police Officers! The Police Department is seeking Lateral Police Officers of sound moral character. The Police Officers are expected to be self-disciplined and highly motivated, while demonstrating honesty and integrity in representing the core values of the community. Successful candidates will reinforce the department's efforts to achieve goals and objectives in providing public safety to the community and its citizens.
Our agency is proud to offer our Police Officers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits and retirement package, and extensive ongoing training opportunities to support the current and future needs of a thriving community service and safety department. You can find more information about Police salary and benefits: Employee benefits and salary (greshamoregon.gov)
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Whatever your interest, we’ve got an opportunity for you. Challenge yourself with new specialty assignments and build your future here with promotional opportunities.
- SWAT
- Crisis Negotiation
- Vehicle Collision Team (VCT)
- Explosive Detection Unit
- K-9
- Detectives
- FBI Safe Streets Task Force
- School Resources Officers
- Field Training Officers
- Training Instructors
- Service Coordination Team
- UAV Pilots
- Honor Guard
Financial Stability
We offer competitive living-wage salaries with generous benefit packages. In addition to base salary, officers are eligible for overtime pay, premium pay for participation in specialty or instructor assignments, certification pay, shift differential, and other incentives. Benefits include:
- Paid Time Off (vacation): From 21.33 hours per month*
- Sick leave for longer-term illnesses.
- Medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- City participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Health reimbursement account.
- Flexible spending account.
- Deferred compensation.
- Uniforms, uniform cleaning, weapon and other equipment provided.
*Starting PTO accrual will be determined using the accrual matrix in GPOA contract and based on total years of previous experience as a full-time public safety employee at another law enforcement agency (or agencies) plus time served at the Police Department.
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.
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 have the ability to:
- Pass a pre-suitability assessment screening
- Pass a comprehensive background investigation
- Pass 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.
For more information about position and selection process, please visit the linked job bulletin.
For more details and to apply, visit: https://GreshamOregon.gov/jobs
If you have questions, please contact HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov