Police Corporal

The St. Helens Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Corporal. The functions of a Police Corporal are similar to that of a Police Officer with additional duties as an assistant supervisor or as a shift commander in the absence of a Sergeant. The Police Corporal is distinguished from the Police Officer by its focus on shift leadership and coordination, and oversight of officers during field operations. While incumbents are normally assigned to patrol, all functional areas of the law enforcement field, including investigation, administration, and training are included. A Police Corporal is also expected to perform field duties relating to response to emergencies, general and direct patrol, investigation of crimes and other non-criminal incidents, traffic enforcement and control, assisting in crime prevention activities, and other law enforcement services and duties as required. A significant degree of initiative, independent judgment, and discretion is required of incumbents to develop, maintain, and successfully perform supervisory tasks; in a community-oriented, problem-solving approach to policing. 

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 a U.S. citizen;
• 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:

• Must possess an Advanced Police Certificate;
• Must have a minimum of four years of police 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.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment;
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Skilled in operating the tools and equipment listed below;
• Ability to supervise assigned staff; ability to provide effective leadership to staff; 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; ability to learn the City's geography.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to meet Department's physical standards.

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

Terms of Employment:

• Salary:  $6,754, plus 10% for DPSST Advanced Certificate and up to 5% in physical fitness pay
• Excellent benefits package
• Choice of:
  • Signing bonus of $13,000 or;
    • $3,000 upon hire
    • $5,000 at 12-month anniversary from hire date and competition of probation
    • $5,000 at 2-year anniversary from hire date
  • Career Commitment, Residency & Longevity Reward Program (see details on website)
    • Helps eligible employees purchase homes within the St. Helens School District boundary
    • Valued at $25,000
• Rollover up to 120 hours of vacation time and 80 hours of sick time from your previous employer (must provide proof of banked time)
• 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

First Review Deadline:  November 18, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

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

Application materials should be mailed to:

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