Police Officer

Position Title: Police Officer
Salary Range: $5,189-$6,759/month DOE 
Spanish Language Pay: Additional 5%
Certifications: Basic Certification required within 18 months of appointment
Work Location: Aumsville Police Department (597 Main Street, Aumsville, OR 97235)
Closing Date: Open until filled

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs police patrol, enforces laws and ordinances, investigates crimes, professionally service calls for service, makes arrests if necessary, and handles other law enforcement activities as required.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary

Entry officers will start at Step 1 of the salary step scale. Qualification for a higher salary step is determined based on applicant’s prior experience and education. 

Step 1: $5,189 (All entry level officers)
Step 2: $5,423 
Step 3: $5,667
Step 4: $5,922
Step 5: $6,189
Step 6: $6,468
Step 7: $6,759

Lateral officers with qualified training may be eligible for the following incentive pay:

• Intermediate Certificate: $100.00 monthly
• Advanced Certificate: $200.00 monthly
• Field Training Officer: 5% incentive while training recruits

Employee Benefits

In addition to the salary and incentive pays listed above, the City of Aumsville offers the following to eligible employees:

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Paid time off:
  • Vacation: starts at 8 hours earned per month (96 hours per year) and increases to 10 hours per month (120 hours per year) after 5 years of service
  • Sick leave: one hour of sick leave per 20 hours worked
  • Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year
  • Personal leave: 2 personal leave days per year
  • Longevity leave: 8 hours for 5-10 years of service, 16 hours for 10-15 years of service, 24 hours for 15-20 years of service, 40 hours for 20+ years of service

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The city will consider any equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Qualified applicants must:

• Be at least 21 years of age upon appointment as Police Officer.
• Be a high school graduate or have attained a GED certificate.
• Successfully complete the National Testing Network written examination.
• Successfully complete the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (also known as the ORPAT) in 5 minutes and 30 seconds or less.
• Demonstrate excellent moral character as determined by an extensive, in-depth background investigation.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Meet all applicable physical, vision, hearing, and psychological examination requirements as required by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
• Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) fingerprints must be completed and cleared prior to start date. Testing must occur within 30 days of hiring to receive the CJIS certification. A passing score is 70%.
• Successfully complete an oral interview.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Be a U.S. citizen within 18 months of employment or a nonimmigrant legally admitted in the United States under a Compact of Free Association. Candidates hired under citizenship criterion two must obtain U.S. citizenship within the timeframe listed or may be subject to termination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of logical, rational thorough processes, applied concepts, and situational awareness. Working knowledge of the geography of the city and locations of important buildings. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to be courteous, but firm with the public. Ability to handle firearms and apply physical force when necessary. Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions. Ability to operate an automobile and other specialized equipment in the performance of duties. Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and decision-making.

Experience and Training

High school diploma or equivalent. A two-year community college degree is highly desired, but not required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Works on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigations and first aid at accidents. Patrols city streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law. Observes vehicular traffic and enforce violations with citations/warnings.

Responds to calls for service. Interviews suspects, victims, witnesses, and drivers. Preserves evidence. Makes arrests for violations of laws. Processes crime scenes and traffic crashes.

Serves writs, warrants, and subpoenas. Enforces city ordinances.

Maintains contact with supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities and provides mutual assistance during emergency situations. Participates in departmental meetings and attends in-service training. Appears in court, provides testimony, and presents evidence in trials for violation of laws and city ordinances. Directs traffic and patrols area for parades, athletic events, fires and/or other occasions of a special or emergency nature. Prepares reports and includes all necessary forms and documents.

Coordinates activities with other officers or other departments as needed, maintains effective working relationships between co-workers, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney and District Attorney’s Office regarding cases, policies and procedures, as needed and assigned.

Maintains the laws of confidentiality.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Sergeant and/or the Chief of Police.

Supervision Exercised

Exercises occasional supervision as a senior officer on special or relief duty. May supervise reserve police officers.

JOB SETTING & REQUIREMENTS

Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids

Computer, body camera, video camera, copy machine, handgun, long-gun, shotgun, Taser, handcuffs, mace/Cap-stun or similar chemical spray, patrol vehicle.

Protective Equipment Required

Body armor (ballistic vest) and bloodborne pathogen universal protection.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications MUST include:

• Completed City of Aumsville Application for Employment
• Cover Letter
• Resumé
• National Testing Network (NTN) exam scores

Submit your application packet in person at the Aumsville Police Department (597 Main Street in Aumsville), or by email to Sergeant Bird at sbird [at] aumsville.us (sbird[at]aumsville[dot]us)

Hiring Process

Qualified applicants will be contacted to complete the hiring process, which will include:

• Panel interview
• Background investigation
• Psychiatric evaluation
• Drug screening
• Physical exam

All offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of pre-employment background checks, reference checks, psychiatric evaluation, drug and alcohol screening, and physical exams.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

The above job description covers the most significant duties performed. Still, it does not include other occasional work, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the other duties assigned to this job. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

The City of Aumsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with the City is open to any person and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, mental/physical disability, or source of income. The City of Aumsville follows Oregon laws regarding Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment. If you are requesting Veterans’ Preference, you must complete the Veterans’ Preference Form.