What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of La Grande?
Next review of applications on Friday, January 17, 2025, but will accept applications and remain open until filled.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A City of La Grande Job Application Form and Job Description may be obtained from the City’s website at www.cityoflagrande.org
Please return completed applications to Becky Tibbetts, Human Resource Department in City Hall at 1000 Adams Ave. or Mail to PO Box 670, La Grande, Oregon 97850,
Faxed to 541-962-1322 or emailed to btibbetts@cityoflagrande.org.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
January 6, 2025
POLICE OFFICER
ENTRY LEVEL OR LATERAL TRANSFER
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To fulfill the police mission at the primary level of execution. Prevent and repress crime through patrol activity; enforce City Ordinances, State, and Federal laws; apprehend offenders; and secure compliance in lesser non-criminal matters; perform other related activities peripheral to basic police duties in the area of community service. Must have the ability to independently and consistently make appropriate and quality high-level decisions and judgments.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT AND CITY: The City of La Grande (pop. 13,310) is located in the beautiful Grande Ronde Valley, is adjacent to I-84 in Northeast Oregon, is home to Eastern Oregon University, has exceptional public schools, has world class year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, and is a wonderful place to raise a family. The La Grande Police Department has 19 sworn officers and 17 civilian employees and provides dispatch services for all Union County public safety agencies. The department enjoys extraordinary support from our community and elected officials, is value driven, progressive, and has numerous special assignment opportunities. For more information, visit our website at www.cityoflagrande.org/police-department.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess high school diploma or GED;
Minimum of 2-years of successful work history;
Must be a United State Citizen;
Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license or obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Must successfully complete department physical, written, interview, background, psychological, medical, and drug screening; and
Must meet all DPSST certification standards and complete the DPSST Basic Police Course and receive certification within one year of hire.
SALARY: Starting salary range $29.22 - $31.61 per hour ($5,064.80 - $5,479.07 per month), DOE, plus additional pay for education degrees and certifications. Position salary range $29.22 - $36.98 per hour ($5,064.80 - $6,409.87 per month), plus additional pay for education degrees and certifications.
BENEFITS: Family- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance / Life and Disability Insurance / Life Flight Membership / VEBA-Health Reimbursement Account / PERS Retirement / Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Leave / Wellness Incentive / Uniforms provided with a uniform cleaning allowance
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Next review of applications on Friday, January 17, 2025.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A City of La Grande Job Application Form and Job Description may be obtained from the City’s website at www.cityoflagrande.org
Please return completed applications to Becky Tibbetts, Human Resource Department in City Hall at 1000 Adams Ave. or Mail to PO Box 670, La Grande, Oregon 97850,
Faxed to 541-962-1322 or emailed to btibbetts@cityoflagrande.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.22 - $36.98 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $32
