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Police Officer - Laterals & Recruits
Job Status:
Closed - no longer accepting applications
Job Closing Date:
Friday, October 13, 2017 - 4:00pm
The St. Helens Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Both entry-level applicants and Police Officers currently certified by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (or equivalent) are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications: Applicants must be 21 years of age; a United States citizen; a high school graduate (or equivalent), however, college is preferred; possess a valid Oregon driver’s license at the time of appointment; able to be certified by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, or, for laterals, be a certified police officer with a minimum of one year experience as a police officer within the last two years; and meet department physical ability standards.
Salary: The position offers a base wage scale of $3,954 to $5,319 and an excellent benefits package, including financial incentives for education and physical fitness. The maximum salary with incentives (at step 6) ranges from $5,625 to $6,157.
Applicants must submit a completed City application, detailed resume and cover letter to be considered for employment. Entry-level applicants must test through the National Testing Network by October 13, 2017. Lateral applicants who do not have at least one year of experience in the past two years must also test with NTN by October 13, 2017.
City application forms are available below or you may pick up a packet at City Hall, 265 Strand Street, St. Helens. If you are a veteran and would like veterans preference points, please complete that form as well and attach documentation. The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check.
Application packets must be received at City Hall by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2017.
The City of St. Helens is an equal opportunity employer.
