Police Officer

Job Description

About the Opportunity: Police Officer

The City of Beaverton is actively seeking both entry-level and experienced lateral Police Officers to join a dedicated team. This role involves working hand-in-hand with the community to ensure a safe environment for all residents.

Beaverton Police Department Mission

The Beaverton Police Department is committed to serving community members with compassion and respect, focusing on proactive crime prevention, effective law enforcement, and meaningful community engagement.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

As a Police Officer, your role is dynamic and impactful, encompassing a wide range of responsibilities:

• Patrol assigned areas to deter crime, enforce laws, and respond to emergencies.
• Conduct investigations and gather evidence.
• Issue citations and make arrests when appropriate.
• Take command at crime or accident scenes.
• Administer first aid as needed.
• Write detailed reports and maintain accurate records.
• Provide credible testimony in court.
• Enforce criminal and traffic laws.
• Handle prisoners according to procedure.
• Communicate effectively by radio.
• Educate the public on safety and legal matters.
• Provide essential services to residents and community members.
• Contribute to organizational values, including personal and professional development, accountability, and promoting respect in a multicultural society.
• Perform additional duties as outlined in the Police Officer class specification.

This demanding work requires sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively.

What We’re Looking For in a Candidate

The Beaverton Police Department is seeking individuals who embody the following qualities:

• Integrity, courage, and a strong sense of public service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound decision-making abilities.
• A calm demeanor in stressful situations.
• Commitment to community engagement and building trust within the city.
• Excitement for the challenge of learning extensive factual material, including laws, statutes, ordinances, and procedures.

Opportunity for Entry-Level Officers

This position offers an excellent opportunity to launch a meaningful career in law enforcement, supported by comprehensive training and development programs.

Opportunity for Experienced Lateral Officers

Lateral officers will bring proven skills and experience, contributing immediately to the team and its mission.

If you are driven to make a real impact within the diverse Beaverton community, enjoy a variety of tasks and duties, and thrive in a professional, progressive, and proactive organization, this may be the ideal opportunity for you!

The Selection Process

The hiring process for the Beaverton Police Department is a rigorous seven-step process, typically taking 3-4 months to complete. Qualified lateral officers may start on Step 3 (Oral boards).

1. Written Test: Reading comprehension and grammar.
2. Physical Test: 1-mile run (passing time: 9 minutes, 15 seconds).
3. Oral Board: Interview.
4. Background Investigation: Includes a statement of personal history and personal profile questions.
5. Chief Interview.
6. Psychological Evaluation.
7. Medical Evaluation.

Position Details

Police Officer is a full-time, non-exempt, Beaverton Police Association (BPA)-classified position. Officers work varied shifts, which include weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications, Licensing, And Special Requirements For All Officers

• High school diploma or GED.
• Work skills and/or life experience relevant to a law enforcement career.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
• Must be 21 years or older at the time of hire.
• Must be a US citizen within 18 months of hire or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association.
• Must never have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor that reflects adversely on the capacity to serve as a police officer.
• Able to pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and pre-hire medical and psychological evaluations.
• Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) fingerprints must be cleared prior to start date; successful candidates will need to receive CJIS certification within 30 days after hire.

To Qualify As An Entry-level Officer, You Must Be:

• Able to pass the written exam and fitness test.
• Successful candidates must obtain Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Basic Certification within 18 months of hire.

To Qualify As a Lateral Hire, You Must Have:

• Completed a State-certified police academy.
• Passed a probationary period of not less than one year with a law enforcement agency as a full-time sworn officer.
• Been employed as a full-time sworn officer within the last five years.
• Be in good standing with your current/former law enforcement agency.

The city encourages persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role.

Compensation and Benefits

Wage Range:

$38.57 – $51.69 hourly

All new hires with no sworn, paid law enforcement work experience will start at step 1 of the posted salary range. Higher steps may be offered to lateral hires who have additional years of directly related experience to the position within the posted wage range.

Total Compensation Package and Benefits:

In addition to competitive pay, the City of Beaverton offers an exceptional total compensation package for regular employees, including:

• Full retirement contribution to PERS, including the employee portion.
• Opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Access to a public service loan forgiveness program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Generous vacation accrual.
• Wellness programs and incentives.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Bilingual pay premiums.

Special Benefits for Lateral Hires:

• Vacation accrual will be based on total length of previous experience as a full-time public safety employee.
• May also be eligible for a cash hiring bonus of up to $7500.
• May receive frontloaded vacation time.

Application Process

To apply, please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions; a resume and cover letter are not required and do not substitute for a complete application and work history.

This recruitment is open continuously and applications will be reviewed regularly. After you’ve submitted your application, you can check your governmentjobs.com account to view its current status.