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Police Officer - Laterals & Recruits
Job Status:
Closed - no longer accepting applications
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 - passing the ORPAT test in five minutes or less.
Salary: The position offers a base wage scale of $4,174 to $5,616 and an excellent benefits package, including financial incentives for education and physical fitness. The maximum salary with incentives (at step 6) ranges from $5,616 to $6,498. The City also offers a Career Commitment, Residency & Longevity Reward Program which can help eligible employees purchase homes in Columbia County.
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 prior to submitting an application. Lateral applicants who do not have at least one year of experience in the past two years must also test with NTN prior to submitting an application.
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 required documentation. The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check.
The City of St. Helens is an equal opportunity employer.
Application materials should be mailed to:
City of St. Helens
Attn: City Recorder
PO Box 278
St. Helens, OR 97051
or hand delivered to:
City of St. Helens
Attn: City Recorder
265 Strand Street
St. Helens, OR 97051
