Entry Level Police Officer Job at City of Beaverton, Beaverton, OR

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Job Description

The Position


The Beaverton Police Department is accepting applications for entry level Police Officers. If you want to make a real impact within the diverse Beaverton community, enjoy a variety of tasks and duties at work, and thrive in a professional, progressive, proactive organization, this may be the opportunity for you!

Police officers require the ability to learn a considerable amount of factual material such as laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances and procedures, understand sometimes complex oral and written instructions, act effectively and calmly in emergency situations, operate assigned equipment skillfully and safely, prepare clear, concise yet comprehensive reports, analyze situations quickly and objectively, work effectively with the public, other agencies and other employees.

To learn more about being a Police Officer with the Beaverton Police Department, be sure to check out the organization's webpage.

The Selection Process:
This recruitment is open continuously and applications will be reviewed regularly. Qualified applicants will be invited for a written exam and physical agility test. Oral boards will be scheduled for eligible applicants who pass both tests. Final applicants will be required to pass a rigorous background examination, and any job offer will be contingent upon passing a medical exam, drug screen, and psychological evaluation.

After you've submitted your application, you can check your applicant profile at governmentjobs.com to view the current status.

Upon appointment, recruited officers will be required to successfully complete basic police academy (16 weeks) within 18 months of hire.

To apply: Please complete your work history and answer the supplemental questions in the application form.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in the Officer classification and other related duties as assigned including but not limited to:
  • Enforce criminal and traffic laws
  • Make arrests
  • Issue citations
  • Investigate accidents
  • Patrol roads, highways and businesses
  • Write reports
  • Appear in court
  • Handle prisoners
  • Communicate by radio
  • Educate public
  • Provide services to citizens
  • Contribute to the promotion of organizational values, including personal and professional development; diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; actively promote the value of respect in a multicultural society

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 90 college credit hours and/or work skills and life experience that are relevant to a law enforcement career.
  • 21 years of age or older by the time of hire.
  • A US citizen within 18 months of hire or a non-immigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association.
  • Valid driver's license and the ability to meet the city's driving standards .
  • May never have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that reflects adversely on the capacity to serve as a police officer.
  • Able to pass written exam, physical agility test and run a mile under nine minutes.
  • Abie to pass background and reference check, drug screen, medical and psychological evaluation.
  • Abie to obtain Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) within 18 months of date of hire.
  • Able to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms.

Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups, persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.

It is widely stated—and supported by studies—that some candidates, especially women, are unlinkely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

Candidates bilingual in English and one of the City of Beaverton’s priority languages (Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, or Japanese) are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

Wage rate: $34.09 hourly

All new hires with no sworn, paid law enforcement (police) work experience will start at step 1 of the posted salary range.

Total Compensation Package and Benefits:
In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.

The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
City of Beaverton Compensation Break Down - Entry Level Police Officer

Gross Cash Compensation

Starting Step
Step 1

Yearly Salary
$70,899.96

Estimated Benefits Paid by the City - Non-Cash Compensation

Public Employees Retirement System Fully Paid Contributions for Employee
$3,722.25

Medical & Dental - Max City contributions for employee +1 (Dollar Value)
$22,672.68

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA; 3% contribution
$2,127.00

No-cost Public Transportation Pass (TriMet) (Dollar Value)
$1,200.00

Total Estimated Non-Cash Compensation - Benefits
$29,721.93

Total Salary and Estimated Non-Cash Compensation Value
$100,621.89


Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.

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Job Summary
  • Location
    Beaverton, OR
  • Job Type
    Full Time
  • Salary
    $70,900 a year
  • Date Posted
    2023-05-12
  • Expiration date
    2026-06-15