Job Opportunity: Police Officer

Join the Police Department as a Police Officer. You have an opportunity to join our dynamic department where we protect and serve our community! You can go as far as your ambition and skills take you and there are opportunities for patrol, motors (traffic), detectives, K-9's, and school resource officer. There has never been a better time to join our team! If you have great communication skills, the drive to learn, and are seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career, apply today! This position works rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends. High call volume and a fast paced environment are part of being a City of Grants Pass Police Officer. This recruitment will be for a hiring list. Your military service (VA) education benefits may apply to on-the-job training (field training) through our agency as a police officer. Check out the GI BILL Opportunities for Veteran First Responders which details how these benefits can be used. Application materials must be submitted in order to be considered for this position. Any application missing required materials will not be considered. Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are: City Application Supplemental Questionnaire (As a reminder, your answers to the supplemental questions will be evaluated.) Resume Complete the exam at nationaltestingnetwork.com and select City of Grants Pass Police Department as an agency to receive your scores. In addition to base salary, incentives available to Police Officers include: Associate Degree 2.5% Bachelor Degree 5% Second language 1.25% DPSST Intermediate Certificate 2.5% DPSST Advanced Certificate 4.0% Note: Associate Degree is not cumulative. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from High School or GED and 1 year of work experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job as listed. The Police Officer job description can be reviewed in full here. Must be 21 years of age at time of hire. Meet physical standards as set by the Department of Public Safety on Standards and Training (DPSST) Valid driver's license, with the ability to obtain an Oregon Class C Driver's License within 30 days of employment. DPSST Basic Police Certificate following completion of training, within 12 months of employment. Law Enforcement Data System Certificate within 60 days of assignment. Residency requirement for this position: The residency requirement for the position is forty-five (45) minutes from City limits as it exists within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). Candidates hired for the position of Police Officer must pass the ORPAT (physical ability) and firearms requirements prior to graduation at the Oregon DPSST Police Academy. Questions regarding the role, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 541-450-6050.

Protect and serve the community through patrol, traffic enforcement, and specialized roles such as detective or K-9 officer. The position involves working rotating shifts in a fast-paced environment with high call volumes.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 years old, and possess a valid driver's license. Required certifications include the DPSST Basic Police Certificate and Law Enforcement Data System Certificate within specified timeframes.

• Education Incentives • Associate Degree Incentive • Bachelor Degree Incentive • Second Language Incentive • DPSST Intermediate Certificate Incentive • DPSST Advanced Certificate Incentive • GI Bill Opportunities for Veteran First Responders

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• Communication Skills
• Patrol
• Traffic Enforcement
• Criminal Investigation
• K-9 Handling
• School Resource Management
• Public Safety
• Emergency Response

• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

14 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level