Police Officer - Oregon In-State Lateral

The City of Salem's Police Department is hiring for a Police Officer - Oregon In-State Lateral. If you are currently or have been a Police Officer in the State of Oregon in the past 12 months; and were employed for more than 3 years, please keep reading.
Salary Step Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Longevity Rate Hourly Rate $37.61 $39.49 $41.46 $43.53 $45.71 $48.00 $49.44 Monthly Rate $6,519.07 $6,844.93 $7,186.40 $7,545.20 $7,923.07 $8,320.00 $8,569.60 Yearly Rate $78,228.84 $82,139.16 $86,236.80 $90,542.40 $95,076.84 $99,840 $ Certifications, Training, & College Incentives 2% - 10% Extra Duty/Specialized Assignment Incentive 2.5% - 5% Bi-Lingual Incentive 5% Full List of Incentives
Collective Bargaining Agreement Entry Level(0-2 years' experience) Less than 1 year experience. 1 - 1.99years 2 - 2.99years -- -- -- 10+years in a row with City of Salem Police Department Lateral Experience (minimum of 3 years’ experience) -- -- -- 3 - 3.99years 4 - 4.99years 5+years 10+ years in a row with City of Salem Police Department

• The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. As part of total compensation package, the City may consider providing qualified candidates with up to 80 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick leave time from date of hire. Starting salary step will be based on years of qualified experience using and utilizing the equity pay act.

Make an impact:
As a law enforcement leader in the Pacific Northwest, the Salem Police Department is searching for outstanding candidates for the position of Police Officer - Oregon In-State Lateral. Our agency has a full complement of special teams and units to include: SWAT, Bomb Squad, Mobile Response Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, Strategic Investigations Unit, DEA Task Force, Detectives, Motorcycle Unit, Mountain Bike Unit, Crash Reconstructionist, Computer Forensics, Behavioral Health Unit, Training Division, Peer Support Team, Civil Investigations Team, and Patrol.

The Salem Police Department (SPD) is the recognized leader in our region for technology and training to better serve our community and neighboring agencies. We have a fleet of state-of-the-art patrol cars with the latest computer technology, cameras, automated license plate reader systems, and weapons platforms. As a Salem Police Officer, you will be issued your needed equipment to include uniforms, weapons (handgun and rifle), boots, duty gear, iPhone, and more.

Only complete applications will be considered. Interviews will be offered to those who have met the minimum qualifications below.

What you will do:
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, reports, examine crime/accident scenes and/or preserve evidence as needed. Some other assignments will include meeting with the public, community meetings and/or presenting the public with information to keep their household, property, or themselves, safe.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• 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.
• The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package which can be found by clicking here

What are the minimum qualifications?

• High School graduate or have completed a G.E.D. and must already possess a minimum of a Basic Police Certification by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Is currently, or has been within the past 12 months, employed as an Oregon police officer with a minimum of three years of full-time employment as a sworn police officer in Oregon. DPSST certification(s) must not be expired. Corrections only certification does not qualify.
• Currently employed and certified applicants from the state of…