Lateral Police Officer

The St. Helens Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Lateral Police Officer. 

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
General:

• Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment;
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid state driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state;
• Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories are not allowed;
• Must be able to read and write the English language;
• Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by enrollment in college vocational school training in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a Peace Officer's Standards and Training (POST) certified police officer currently employed with a law enforcement agency in any state.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment;
• Skilled in operating the tools and equipment listed in the job description;
• Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations;
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to meet the special requirements listed below; and
• Ability to learn the City's geography.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to meet Department's physical fitness standards - passing the ORPAT physical agility test in five (5) minutes or less.

Please see job description below for a complete list of duties, qualifications, and requirements.

Terms of Employment:

• Salary:  $4,599 (step 1) to $5,943 (step 6) or a possible $6,240 - 6,874 with incentives at top step
• Excellent benefits package
• Laterals may choose one of the following:
  • Signing bonus of $13,000 paid out as follows:
    • $3,000 upon hire
    • $5,000 at 12-month anniversary from hire date and completion of probation
    • $5,000 at 2-year anniversary from hire date
  • Career Commitment, Residency & Longevity Reward Program (see details below)
    • Helps eligible employees purchase homes within the St. Helens School District boundary
    • Valued at $25,000
• Laterals may also rollover up to 120 hours of unused vacation time (upon verification with previous employer)
• Union covered position

To Apply:  Applicants must submit a completed City application, a detailed resume, and cover letter to be considered for employment. City application forms are available below. If you are a veteran and would like veterans’ preference points, please complete that form as well and attach required documentation. The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check. 

Position is open until filled.

Incomplete application packets received will not be considered for employment.  If you do not complete the entire application, sign it, and include a cover letter and resume, you will not be considered for employment.

The City of St. Helens is an equal opportunity employer.

Application materials should be mailed to:

City of St. Helens
Attn: Kathy Payne
265 Strand Street
St. Helens, OR  97051

If you would like to drop off your application materials, you may contact Kathy Payne at 503-366-8217 to set up a time to drop it off.