Public Safety Support Specialist (Open Until Filled)

• Responding to non-emergency calls for service that do not require police authority;
• Assisting sworn officers with community engagement;
• Assisting sworn officers with non-emergency calls;
• Providing referral services to the public; and
• May be assigned to work on special projects within the division.

1. Ability to read and understand laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and procedures related to police support functions.
2. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and handle stressful situations firmly, tactfully, and with respect for individual rights.
3. Ability to rapidly assess critical situations involving the public and remain calm in emergencies or threatening situations.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with bureau and community members from varied racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and utilize City-specific technology and general office software.
6. Ability to learn legal criminal investigation techniques, evidence, collection, report writing, crash investigations, First Aid/CPR, interviewing techniques , and conflict de-escalation. 

• Must be at least 21 years old at date of hire. 
• Possess a valid State Driver's License and acceptable driving record at the time of appointment.
• Possess the ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation.
• Possess the ability to successfully pass a pre-hire physical exam relevant to the position.
• Possess the ability to successfully pass a psychological evaluation relevant to the position.
• Possess the ability to successfully pass a physical ability and agility evaluation relevant to the position. 
• Possess the ability to successfully pass a drug screening.
  Possess the ability to successfully pass a 6-week post-hire basic training program (subject to change based upon recommendation of the Portland Police Bureau Training Division).
• Possess the ability to obtain LEDS certification within three months of hire.

  
  

• Once your application is submitted, you will hear within 3 weeks regarding the next steps.

• Upload and submit with your application a copy of your DD214/DD215 and, if applicable, a copy of a Department of Veterans Affairs letter stating your disability rating with your application. 
• Please check the box in the Agency Wide Questions to identify yourself as a Veteran. 
• You must request Veterans’ Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment cycle in which you apply. Veterans’ Preference documentation must be submitted at the time of your application.

• Your application and answers to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and scored.
• PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE QUESTIONS PRIOR TO ANSWERING. 
• Reach out if you need additional clarification before submitting your application.
• Review your answers before submitting the application.
• Applicants who are disqualified based on their supplemental questionnaire responses will not be able to reapply for the position for six (6) months and may have their eligibility impacted.

• Applicants that submit a completed Personal History Questionnaire and Personal History Statement will be placed on an equally ranked eligible list and advance to the Background Investigation phase. 
• Once positions are filled, applicants will remain on the eligible list for consideration for future vacancies. 

• https://www.joinportlandpolice.com/ps3 

• Additional information on medical requirements can be found on the DPSST F-2 form.

• Veteran Preference 
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations  
• Work Status 
• Equal Employment Opportunity 

Salary : $61,630 - $72,114