Police Officer (Entry Level)
Job Description
The City of Sherwood Police Department is actively hiring to create a pool of candidates eligible for current and future Police Officer vacancies.
If you are an experienced Law Enforcement Officer, please see our Lateral Police Officer posting or follow the link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofsherwood
As a certified Police Officer, these positions perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation and patrol to enforce state and local laws. In these important roles, the successful candidates will oversee police program areas that may require additional specialized training to include conducting trainings and orientations to volunteers, students and newly assigned personnel in a variety of policies, procedures and best practices.
*Shift work is a requirement for this position.*
COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVES:
Candidates start at the entry salary rate unless qualified as a Lateral Police Officer. In addition to base pay, Police Officers are eligible to receive additional compensation for the highest professional certification and the highest level of education the employee has received, as follows:
- Intermediate DPSST Certificate - 4%
- Advanced DPSST Certificate - 8%
- Associate Degree - 3%
- Bachelor's Degree - 6%
- Residency within Sherwood City limits - $125 per month
- Fluency in Spanish - $250 per month
Please review the benefits tab on this recruitment to see the excellent and numerous benefits and wellness activities we offer our employees!
City of Sherwood is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties:
1. 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.
2. Respond to calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, etc., and take appropriate actions. Direct traffic at accident/crime scenes as necessary. Perform CPR/First Aid as necessary.
3. 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 as necessary.
4. 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, prepare related reports and logs.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Make arrests; conduct searches; transport and release prisoners.
8. Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public.
9. Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
Auxiliary Duties: Provide assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain department issued equipment. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of: Thorough police practices and procedures, investigative methods and techniques, federal, state and local laws, report writing, firearm use and safety precautions.
Education and Experience: Typical education would include the equivalent to high school graduation and ability to complete DPSST Basic law enforcement training and obtain state certification.
- Must possess a certification as a police officer by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) within twelve (12) months of appointment.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be free of conviction of a felony crime in any jurisdiction. Dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any branch of the military normally means disqualification.
- Applicants must pass an oral exam, background investigation, physical agility test, medical exam and psychological evaluation prior to appointment.
- Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.
- Previous college-level training or additional experience in law enforcement.
- Knowledge of the Sherwood community and surrounding areas.
- Additional training related to police equipment or operations, e.g. first aid, CPR, hazardous materials, firearms training, LEDS, etc.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish/English).
Application and Examination Process
City of Sherwood is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Selection Process
Please be advised all notifications pertaining to this recruitment (e.g. exam invitations, exam results) will be e-mailed to you at the e-mail address provided on your employment application. Please be sure to provide your current and complete e-mail address. Check your inbox as well as your spam folder for correspondence as your e-mail provider or personal settings may flag the e-mail as spam.
STEP 1: Complete your Application in NEOGOV - All applicants are processed through NEOGOV which means you MUST register a login within the system. Once you register, you must complete a thorough application for this recruitment.
STEP 2: Human Resources will perform an in-depth evaluation of education, experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include any additional attachments and responses to the supplemental questions (if applicable).
STEP 3: Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the Human Resources evaluation step as soon as possible.
Please note: Candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.
Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please make sure to upload the required documentation to your application and self-select your veteran status.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-625-4201 or e-mail to: hr@sherwoodoregon.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that City of Sherwood communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Questions (?'s) Regarding This Recruitment
Lydia McEvoy, Human Resources Director
mcevoyl@sherwoodoregon.gov
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