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!

• 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.
• 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 written test at  and the online application so that scores are forwarded to City of Grants Pass.

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 submit scores by the Final date to receive applications.

The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience and knowledge, education, responses to supplemental questionnaire, submission of required materials and meeting minimum qualifications and special qualifications of the position. The initial process may include oral interviews and skills testing. Final selection will require a background investigation, including a criminal history review, and, depending on the position, a psychological screening, physical, functional and drug screening.

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the Final date to receive applications to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.

It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.