Lateral Police Officer - Eligibility List

Salary : $68,868.80 - $87,505.60 Annually

Location : Ashland Police Department, OR

Job Type : Hourly Full-Time

Job Number : Lateral PD 02.2025

Department : Police

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 31 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Our officers are committed to providing and preserving an excellent quality of life and safe community for the City of Ashland.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill future lateral

Police Officer vacancies that occur within one year in the Ashland Police Department.

Lateral candidates must be certified and have at least one year of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer.

Incentive pay may apply for qualified candidates :

DPSST Certification : 7% for Intermediate; 12% for Advanced

Longevity pay : 3% for 10 years of service; 6% for 15 years of service; 9% for 20 years of service

Educational incentive : 2% for AA; 3% for BA; 5% for MA

PURPOSE OF POSITION :

To protect life and property and maintain public safety. Deter crime by enforcing local, state and traffic laws under the jurisdiction of the Ashland Police Department. Respond to calls for service, assist medical units, mediate civil conflicts, and educate the community in areas of crime prevention and personal protection. Arrest, warn and / or cite violators. Coordinate with other departments, agencies and the public in the implementation of crime prevention techniques. Prepare written documentation of incidents. Investigate and document criminal activity. Testify in court.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Respond to calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, etc., and take appropriate actions. Direct road traffic at accident / crime scenes as necessary. Perform CPR and first aid as needed. Prepare written records and reports necessary for investigations, crime prevention, prosecution and administration. Conduct investigations and interrogations, obtain evidence, interview victims and witnesses, compile information, and prepare cases for filing of charges. Testify in court as necessary. Perform various crime prevention activities, which includes dissemination of information to the general public, surveillance patrols, coordination with other departments and agencies, etc.

Patrol streets, businesses and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Issue warnings or citations for violations. Perform security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles. Provide citizen assistance regarding such matters as stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug resistance, traffic safety, etc. Make arrests, search and transport prisoners.

Maintain satisfactory working relationships with other law enforcement agencies to coordinate activities, provide mutual assistance and general information about department activities. Follow all safety rules and procedures established for work areas.

Participate in the department's fitness program per the collective bargaining agreement; perform strenuous activities under hazardous and dangerous circumstances.

Assist and support team performance and work cooperatively with other team members; communicate effectively in a positive manner; provide positive support to internal and external customers; performs as a member of the team; acts ethically and responsibly; supports and demonstrates engagement in diversity, inclusion and equity and maintains effective working relationships with others; demonstrates professionalism and respect in all workplace interactions.

Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.

AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS :

Maintain proficiency by attending training conferences and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supervision is not a typical function of the position. In rare situations where a Sergeant is not available the officer may be assigned to an Officer in Charge position. May provide orientation or training to newly assigned employees on departmental policies, procedures and operations. May serve as Firearms Instructor, PTO, SRO, CAP, Detective or other assignments as appointed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Works under direction of Police Sergeant and / or Lieutenant.

Required Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Education : High school graduation or equivalent plus completion of 60 college semester hours or 90 college quarter hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience : Three years of community service or honorable military experience may substitute for college. Must be 21 years of age.

Substitution : Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may substitute for the above requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Licenses : Possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, an Oregon Driver's License with acceptable driving record at the time of employment or within 1 month of hire date.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Completion of four-year university education in criminology or related field.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS : Vision must be correctable to 20 / 20; weight must be in proportion to height; and must be able to maintain physical requirements of the position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Must pass pre-employment physical and psychological examination and undergo in-depth background investigation prior to appointment. Must be of good moral character and integrity.

Application and Selection Process

Please apply ONLINE at

A completed City application must be filed online with the Human Resources Department before the deadline shown above and may be supplemented with a resume of work experience. Resumes are NOT accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Resumes received without a completed City application will not receive a response from the Human Resources Department.

Following a review of the applications, a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants may be invited via email to proceed further in the selection process. Those not selected for interview will be notified in email (no phone calls please). The applicant selected must provide, at the time of employment, appropriate documentation of citizenship, as required by the immigration and Naturalization Act of 1986.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Ashland 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.

A thorough background investigation will be completed on the candidate selected for hire.

The City of Ashland is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin or mental or physical disability unless based on a bonafide occupational qualification.

The City of Ashland will make reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation in the application or testing process MUST inform the Human Resources Department of the City of Ashland, in writing, no later than the final filing date as stated on the job bulletin. Applicants needing such accommodations should document the request, including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.

The City provides an excellent fringe benefit package which includes : paid vacation, sick and holiday leave; retirement through the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS or OPSRP); 2% City contribution to HRA-VEBA account; optional deferred compensation programs with a contribution from the City for qualified employees; employee and dependent medical, dental and vision insurance with a 7.5% pre-tax contribution by employee; life and AD&D insurance; long-term disability plan; and additional wellness benefits.

The City acknowledges and abides by it's obligations to provide family medical leave under the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and / or the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). For more details please visit our required

Additional incentives possible for various combinations of special assigment, education, longevity, certification with the DPSST; optional equipment reimbursement allowance.

Copy OF (Do you have a current and valid Driver's License, proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance and acceptable driving record?)

Do you have a current Oregon DPSST certification?

• I am a currently certified Police Officer w / DPSST Certification
• Yes, I have current or expired DPSST certification

Do you have any experience working in a public safety or similar law enforcement agency?

Required Question

Salary : $68,869 - $87,506