What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer: Lateral and Entry Level position at City of Canby, OR?

Salary : $80,883.00 - $101,754.00 Annually

Location : Canby, OR

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-00033

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Position Overview

The City of Canby Police Department is seeking to hire and establish an eligibility list of entry level and lateral Police Officers to fill current and future full-time positions.

Certified Police Officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work, including discovery, investigation, report preparation and patrol, to enforce federal, state and local laws. The Canby Police Department includes 29 sworn positions, including a Chief and two Captains. Officers have the opportunity to work in a variety of specialized units or specialized teams.

This is a full time, non-exempt position, represented by the Canby Police Association. The City provides an excellent benefit and compensation package including PERS and a matching contribution of up to two percent of the employee's pay for deferred compensation (457 Plan). The City also offers a variety of additional compensation opportunities for Police Officers such as Intermediate and Advanced Certificate Pay and Specialty Assignment Pay. The City offers a 5% pay incentive for written and oral proficiency in the Spanish language or any other language if spoken by over 10% of the total Canby population.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May provide informal training / instruction to volunteers and new employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities.

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. Make arrests; conduct searches; transport and release prisoners.

Respond to calls, including traffic accidents, major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, burglaries, assaults, family disputes, etc. Investigate and take appropriate actions. Direct traffic at accident / crime scenes and perform CPR / First Aid as necessary.

Maintain written records and prepare reports regarding investigations, which are reviewed by supervisor and used for crime prevention, prosecution and office activities. Testify in court periodically.

Conduct preliminary case / incident investigations and related follow-up activities; gather and preserve evidence; interview and take statements from victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; and accurately prepare and attest to related reports and logs. Prepare and swear to facts in obtaining search warrants.

Maintain effective working relationship between adjacent law enforcement agencies. Provide assistance and back-up as requested. Provide appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, the media and citizens regarding on-going investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, gang documentation, etc.

Perform crime prevention activities that include surveillance patrols and dissemination of information to the public. Participate in public relations programs that may include speaking to citizen and school groups, and public service efforts.

Aid stranded motorists, conduct vacation house checks and welfare checks. Check road / street signs and report defects or problems. Assist the public as needed.

Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.

Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public.

Performs additional duties as assigned

Competency Profile

The individual in this position is expected to possess or acquire :

Thorough knowledge of police practices and procedures, investigative methods and techniques, federal, state and local laws, report writing, firearm use and safety precautions.

Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions and act upon them accordingly; speak and write clearly and effectively, prepare clear, comprehensive, objective reports; operate assigned equipment and vehicles skillfully and safely; analyze situations and problems quickly and objectively to determine course of action.

Must be of good moral fitness (moral character), and understand that any acts that reflect dishonesty, deceit, or misrepresentation adversely reflects on their fitness to perform their duties as a police officer.

Job Qualification Requirements

Lateral Level Requirements :

Currently certified (or eligible to be certified upon hire) with Oregon State DPSST as a Police Officer and in good standing with their current and / or previous department. Out of state- Certified as a Police Officer and in good standing with their department. Must have completed an equivalent police academy to the state of Oregon DPSST. Have completed a Field Training Program and off probation. Military Police, Federal Law Enforcement, Corrections and Parole / Probation DO NOT QUALIFY as a Lateral Police Officer.

Entry Level Application and Examination Process :

Interested individuals must complete and pass the required Frontline National Test with the National Testing Network (NTN) AND submit a City of Canby employment application by the closing date of February 9, 2025. Canby Police requires a score of 70% or higher in reading, writing and Frontline National Video assessment to be considered for a position.To schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Law Enforcement and sign up for the Canby Police Department. If you do not have current ORPAT scores and need to complete testing, please contact Chief Jorge Tro to schedule. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

What to expect at the website :

Completion of the application process for testing.

Review all information related to the Canby Police Department Police Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary and benefits.

Detailed information about the testing process for both the entry level test and ORPAT testing.

Opportunity to take online practice tests at

Schedule your own test time. Tests are offered multiple times each week, including remote testing.

Take high quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair testing environment.

Upon completion of the entry level exam and ORPAT testing, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the Canby Police Department. Top Candidates who attain a passing score on both the entry level exam and the physical abilities (ORPAT) test will be invited to continue in other stages of the department's selection process.

National Testing Network does not replace the Canby Police Department's responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the Canby Police Department where the final decisions are made.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must be a U.S. citizen

Must not have been convicted of any crime punishable as a felony in any jurisdiction or a crime involving domestic violence (applicants with lesser criminal records will be evaluated on an individual basis).

Must not have any discharge less than honorable from any branch of the military.

Must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Must attend and successfully complete the Police Academy and have possession of DPSST Basic certificate required within one year of appointment.

Must pass all phases of the examination process, including an oral and written exam, background investigation, psychological test, physical and agility testing.

Honesty and Integrity are two of the most important attributes that a police officer must possess. Officers shall conduct themselves so as not to impair their working relationship with other employees or with the public, so that confidence in the police service is secured and maintained. These two attributes are essential job qualifications to remain employed as a police officer. These are core expectations as a condition of holding certification as a police officer in the state of Oregon, as required by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (D.P.S.S.T.)

Preferred Qualifications

Previous college-level training or additional experience in law enforcement.

Knowledge of the community and surrounding area.

Related training e.g. first aid, CPR, hazardous materials, firearms training, LEDS general level certification, etc.

Bi-lingual English / Spanish.

Working Conditions and Supplemental Information

Mental effort

Usually, normal concentration and deadlines with occasional periods of sustained deadline pressure.

Physical effort

High : While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility and the ability to operate a motorized vehicle, including a police motorcycle if assigned to the Traffic Team. Duties involve moving or wearing materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis; however may be required to move adults weighing up to 200 pounds on an infrequent basis. Equipment worn typically weighs in excess of 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, motorized vehicle, firearms, etc. Position may be required to deal with violent and combative individuals requiring considerable physical effort.

Work environment

Extreme Risks / Discomforts : Work locations are in all types of indoor and outdoor environments. Contact with individuals who may become violent, combative, under the influence of drugs / alcohol, mentally ill or who have communicable diseases.

Travel requirements

Requires frequent local travel.

Hours required

Position is subject to 24-hour emergency call-back. Must be available for rotating shifts including weekend and holiday assignments.

Additional Information :

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and reference checks as part of the contingent employment offer process. Certain positions at the City of Canby will also require a drug screen.

Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 verification process confirming authorization to work in the United States.

The City of Canby is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and / or selection process should contact

The City of Canby prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City of Canby are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Status of Your Application : City of Canby only accepts applications through our online application system at For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627. You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the applications process and through your applicant portal. Please note that the City of Canby communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from governmentjobs it will impact our ability to communicate status updates with you.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform.

Veteran's Preference Statement

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED :

MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.

Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at :

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website :

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR POLICE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

Please contact Human Resources for detailed benefit information.

Benefits are subject to change

Retirement :

The City of Canby participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). The City pays the employees share of 6% of employee's salary into the plan. The City participates in the PERS Sick Leave Provision (Tier I / Tier II) and reports accrued / unused sick leave to PERS after the sick leave retirement benefit has been calculated (refer to Sick Leave).

Deferred Compensation :

The City offers several options for participation in a 457 deferred comp plan. Participation is voluntary. The City will make a matching contribution up to two percent (2%) of the employee's pay on a pre-tax basis to the employee's City sponsored 457(b) deferred compensation plan account.

Vacation :

Paid vacation is based on length of service (the accrual rate per pay period is the annual rate divided by the total number of pay periods). All regular employees who have been employed with the City for at least one (1) year are eligible for vacation benefits.

Year of Services Annual Accrual Rate Max Accrual

1 to 4 years 80 hours 180 hours

5 to 9 years 120 hours 260 hours

10 to 13 years 160 hours 300 hours

14 years and over 200 hours 380 hours

Comp Time :

Employees may elect additional time off from work in lieu of payment for overtime work performed. Maximum accrual allowed is eighty (80) hours. Employees have the option to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued unused comp time once per fiscal year.

Holidays :

Employees are compensated for 12 holidays per year.

New Year's Day - January 1

Martin Luther King's Birthday - Third Monday in January

President's Day - Third Monday in February

Memorial Day - Last Monday in May

Juneteenth - June 19

Independence Day - July 4

Labor Day - First Monday in September

Veteran's Day - November 11

Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November

Day after Thanksgiving - Fourth Friday in November

Christmas Day - December 25

One Personal Holiday

Sick Leave :

Employees earn ninety six (96) hours of sick leave annually (the accrual rate per pay period is the annual rate divided by the total number of pay periods). Upon retirement under the City's retirement plan, an employee shall be compensated for fifty percent (50%) of accumulated but unused sick leave. The number of hours of sick leave for which compensation is provided shall not exceed five hundred (500).

Funeral Leave :

In the event of a death in the employee's immediate family, said employee shall be entitled to a leave of absence with pay up to three (3) working days to make arrangements for and / or attend the funeral. Additional time may be granted by the City Administrator. The Employee's immediate family shall include; spouse, ex-spouse, domestic partner, children, step-children, grandchildren, parents, brothers, step-brothers, sisters, step-sisters, grandparents, mothers-in-law, fathers-in-law, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, aunts and uncles, or is in a relationship of in loco parentis. The City of Canby recognizes Oregon Family Leave as outlined in ORS.

Family Medical Leave :

The City will allow employees to take family and medical leave in accordance with State and Federal law and City policy. An employee shall utilize all accrued paid leave in excess of sixty (60) hours prior to taking unpaid leave.

Jury Duty - Employees are granted leave with pay any time they are required to report for jury duty or jury service (with appropriate documentation).

Health & Welfare :

Refer to Collective Bargaining Agreement for current language regarding health insurance benefits. See current rate sheet for current employee contribution amounts.

Disability Benefits :

Workers Compensation - All employees are covered by Worker's Compensation. This type of insurance covers employees in case of on-the-job injuries or job-related illnesses.

Life Insurance - The City provides life insurance in the amount of one and one-half (1 ½) times an employee's annual salary (maximum $150,000).

Statutory Life Insurance - The City provides statutory life insurance for police officers.

AD&D - The City provides Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance in the amount of one and one-half (1 ½) times an employee's annual salary (maximum $150,000).

LTD - The City provides a program of long term disability insurance.

STD and Supplemental Life- Optional Short Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance benefits are available at employees expense.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) : An FSA allows an employee to set aside a portion of earnings to pay for qualified medical or dependent care expenses. Money deducted from an employee's pay into an FSA is not subject to payroll taxes. An employee can carryover up to $500 into the next year without losing the funds.

Health Reimbursement Arrangement / Voluntary Employee Benefit Association (HRA VEBA) : An HRA is an account-based health plan you can use after becoming claims-eligible to reimburse your qualified out-of-pocket healthcare costs as defined by the IRS. Common qualified expenses include co-pays, deductibles, prescription drugs, retiree insurance premiums, etc. Police Association members are currently redirecting $150 per month into their VEBA accounts, in addition to eligible sick leave payout upon retirement.

AFLAC :

Optional benefits are available. The City does not contribute.

This is a brief summary of benefits and any errors or omissions are unintentional. Please contact Human Resources for more detailed plan descriptions.

Supplemental questions are part of our selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in the position for which you have applied. These questions should be answered accurately and thoroughly based on your work history. In addition, applications for Entry Level positions submitted without National Testing Network scores, ORPAT scores, and resume will not be considered. Have you submitted the required documentation with your application?

Have you previously applied with the City of Canby Police Department?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

What describes your highest level of education.

High School Diploma or GED

Some College

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Are you at least 21 years of age?

Have you applied for employment with any criminal justice agency?

If yes, which agencies?

Have you ever had another criminal justice agency begin or complete a background investigation on you?

If yes, which agencies?

Have you ever been denied employment by another criminal justice agency due to a failed background investigation?

If yes, which agencies?

Have you ever been discharged from any position?

If yes, please explain :

Have you ever been asked to resign from a job?

If yes, please explain :

Have you ever been the subject of a job-related investigation?

If yes, please explain :

Has an employer ever disciplined you?

If yes, please explain :

Have you ever been the suspect in any police investigation?

If yes, please explain :

Required Question

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