Police Officer

About the Position

Join the Police Department as a Police Officer. You have an opportunity to join our dynamic department where we protect and serve our community! You can go as far as your ambition and skills take you and there are opportunities for patrol, motors (traffic), detectives, K‑9's, and school resource officer. There has never been a better time to join our team!

If you have great communication skills, the drive to learn, and are seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career, apply today! This position works rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends. High call volume and a fast‑paced environment are part of being a City of Grants Pass Police Officer.

This recruitment will be for a hiring list.

In addition to base salary, incentives available to Police Officers include:

• Associate Degree 2.5%
• Bachelor Degree 5%
• Second language 1.25%
• DPSST Intermediate Certificate 2.5%
• DPSST Advanced Certificate 3.0%

Note:

Associate Degree is not cumulative. Your military service (VA) education benefits may apply to on‑the‑job training (field training) through our agency as a police officer. Check out the GI BILL Opportunities for Veteran First Responders which details how these benefits can be used.

The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well‑defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of our community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements.

We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service.

If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!

• Graduation from High School or GED and 1 year of work experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job as listed. The Police Officer job description can be reviewed in full here.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Meet physical standards as set by the Department of Public Safety on Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Valid driver's license, with the ability to obtain an Oregon Class C Driver's License within 30 days of employment.
• DPSST Basic Police Certificate following completion of training, within 12 months of employment.
• Law Enforcement Data System Certificate within 60 days of assignment.

Residency requirement for this position:
The residency requirement for the position is forty‑five (45) minutes from City limits as it exists within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB).

Candidates hired for the position of Police Officer must pass the ORPAT (physical ability) and firearms requirements prior to graduation at the Oregon DPSST Police Academy.

Application materials must be submitted in order to be considered for this position. Any application missing required materials will not be considered.

• City Application
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Resume
• Complete the exam at  and select City of Grants Pass Police Department as an agency to receive your scores.

City of Grants Pass offers full testing services for the position of Police Officer through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to , select ‘Find Jobs’, then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for City of Grants Pass.

• Complete the written test at  and the online application to be considered for an interview.

• Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.
• Review all information related to the City of Grants Pass (Police Officer), including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
• Review detailed information about the testing process.
• Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice…