Police Officer - Out-of-State Lateral

Overview

Salary: $43.12 - $51.42 Hourly
Location: 333 Division Street NE Salem, OR
Job Type: Fulltime-Career
Job Number: 25-0411-12
Department: Police Department
Org: Police Patrol Field Operations
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: 2/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary: The City of Salem's Police Department is hiring for a Police Officer - Out-of-State Lateral. If you are currently or have been a Police Officer Outside of the State of Oregon in the past 12 months and were employed for more than 3 years, we encourage you to apply.

As a City of Salem Police Officer you will be patrolling assigned areas to enforce laws and ordinances. You will also answer and investigate citizen complaints, examine crime/accident scenes and preserve evidence as needed. Other assignments include meeting with the public, conducting community meetings, and presenting information to keep households and property safe.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Free, secure parking.
• Department gym available for employee use.

• High School graduate or G.E.D. and must possess a Basic Police Certification by the Oregon DPSST or out-of-state equivalent.
• Currently, or within the past 12 months, employed as a Police Officer with a minimum of three years of full-time experience as a police officer.
• Currently employed and certified applicants do not need to take the NTN Frontline National Test or ORPAT.
• Valid Oregon class C driver's license or state-equivalent with a driving record meeting City standards.
• Ability to work overtime and a variety of 24-hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Be at least 21 years old at date of hire.
• US Citizenship or ability to become one within 18 months of hire.
• Pass competitive testing including physical fitness, reading comprehension, writing skills, examinations, and background investigation.
• Pass pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) and background check.

• Submit resume with application.
• Oregon's minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer and background disqualifiers can be found in OAR
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The Salem Police Department is the 4th largest agency in the State of Oregon. We are a full-service department with several special teams and a modern facility. The City of Salem is the second largest city in Oregon, located in the Willamette Valley.

To apply, click the green "Apply" button and complete your application. Please specify how you meet the qualifications and review any class specifications.

EEO/Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply. This recruitment is open until filled. Finalists will undergo background investigation, medical and psychological assessment, and drug testing. The City of Salem is a drug-free workplace. For benefits information, visit the City website.

Sgt. Robert Dowd