Entry Level Police Officer

Overview

Do you have a desire to impact, inspire, and influence those you encounter each day? Are you looking to work in a fast-paced learning environment, where you are encouraged to grow in your career and engage within the community?

The City of Gresham Police Department is accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officer positions.

We are a full-service police department with a variety of opportunities for an individual to build an extensive skill set and a fulfilling career in law enforcement. The Gresham Police Department consists of 129 sworn positions. All employees are expected to strive for excellence as they provide services to customers and community members in a positive and respectful manner; while demonstrating a creative and visionary thought process, and insightful problem-solving skills.

Police officers are assigned to one of three shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) based on seniority.

Benefits include :

• Paid vacation: 21.33 hours per month to start.
• Education reimbursement up to $5,000.
• Sick leave for longer-term illnesses.
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• City participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health reimbursement account.
• Flexible spending account.
• Deferred compensation.
• Uniforms, uniform cleaning, weapon and other equipment provided.

Position Description

Gresham Police Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property to community members and visitors within the City of Gresham. Officers provide emergency aid, security, education and enforcement of State Law and City Ordinances. We respond to requests for information and assistance, participate in various community initiatives, work with community members to solve neighborhood and crime associated problems, ensure proper and equitable enforcement of laws and regulations, investigate criminal activity, and make arrests. Police officers report to an assigned sergeant and we use a chain of command system.

Position Duties

The list of duties is a representative sample of the work appropriate to this class and does not include all the essential or marginal duties that may be assigned to a position. The incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:

• Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, bicycle, or other means of transportation; observes, reports, and responds to crime and danger; observes and checks buildings, residences, schools, banks, vacant areas, vehicles, suspicious persons, and others; performs onsite testing and interrogation of individuals suspected of intoxication; escorts suspects to various buildings; performs breathalyzer analysis, videotaping, and other testing; performs stakeouts or undercover operations to obtain crime evidence; as required, physically detains and subdues law violators or those resisting arrest; maneuvers a variety of situations, such as moving through heavy underbrush and trees, jumping fences, climbing onto or into buildings, using deadly force, and others in order to protect self and others; issues citations, makes arrests, or takes other appropriate action; ensures enforcement of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Responds to emergency calls, including determining the nature of the call, investigating circumstances, and taking action; takes command at scene of accident or crime; administers first aid and requests medical service as necessary; interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects and takes statements; records information regarding causes and circumstances; conducts welfare checks, completes mental health evaluations, and coordinates with hospitals and clinicians; requests assistance from other departmental staff.
• Reports traffic issues and hazards; directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow; enforces vehicle operations and parking regulations; issues warnings or notices of traffic infractions; disburses unruly crowds at public gatherings.
• Conducts investigations of suspected illegal activity; performs follow-up investigations of criminal cases; ensures security of persons and evidence at the crime scene; collects and documents evidence; requests lab analysis as appropriate.
• Serves and enforces court-ordered civil process orders, including restraining, protection, no contact, anti-harassment, subpoenas, and others; serves arrest and search warrants; prepares criminal cases for prosecution; interacts with attorneys and court officials; testifies in court as required.
• Provides information on laws, ordinances, police patrols, filing a formal complaint, crime prevention education, and other law-enforcement related topics; directs community members to appropriate authorities as necessary; works with community members to solve ongoing traffic-related problems; collaborates and maintains relationships with other law enforcement agencies, school officials, and community service agencies; acts as a representative on committees, interagency task forces, special projects, and other community outreach activities as assigned.
• Serves as Field Training Officer for new officers; works on specialty assignments which may include public education, schools, and training; attends meetings, seminars, and other training classes; prepares a variety of records and reports, such as felony and/or misdemeanor charges, arrests, accidents, offenses, property impounded, property damage, investigations, affidavits in support of search warrants, and others; ensures equipment used is maintained and operating properly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for the position of Entry Level Police Officer:

1) You must meet all the following State Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) requirements:

• Be a United States Citizen within 18 months of employment.
• Be at least 21 years of age at the date of hire.
• Possess, at a minimum a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Declared by a physician as able to perform the physical duties as required by the occupation. (Following a job offer Gresham PD will send candidates for a department paid Medical/Physical exam.)
• Of good moral fitness, without legal conduct involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, and a conviction of a sex crime, domestic violence and/ or any felony crime.
• Information regarding the minimum qualifications for Oregon law enforcement officers is available in section 259-008-0010 of the Oregon Administrative Rules.

2) You must meet the following City of Gresham Police Department standards:

• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
• Possess the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Display the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and citizens from a variety of racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.

Work-life Balance
Our police officers are dedicated and hard-working. But when they're off duty, you'll find them hitting the slopes, windsurfing in the Columbia River Gorge, and more.

• Skiing or snowboarding at Mt. Hood, less than an hour away.
• Boating or windsurfing at the Columbia River Gorge, less than an hour away.
• 20-minute drive (and an easy commute) to downtown Portland, Oregon's largest city-catch a Trail Blazers game, visit the theater, or explore the food scene.
• Camping and recreational activities with easy access, whether in the mountains or by rivers.
• Scenic two-hour ride to Pacific Ocean coast.
• In town, enjoy Gresham's historic downtown with more than 150 shops, restaurants, and service businesses, or explore the 1,100 acres of parks, natural areas, and trails within the city.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $78,182.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $78,182