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Reserve Police Officer
Job Status:
Closed - no longer accepting applications
The St. Helens Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Reserve Police Officer. Reserve Police Officers volunteer their time and are not paid employees.
Qualifications: Applicants must be 21 years of age; a United States citizen; a high school graduate (or equivalent), however, college is preferred; possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license at the time of appointment. Applicants must be able to complete a written test, oral board interview, detailed background investigation, psychological/medical evaluation, and must meet department physical ability standards.
About the Academy: Applicants must pass a test. Test date to be determined. Those who pass the test will be invited to an oral board interview later that same day. If you advance, you must be able to complete an intensive Reserve Police Officer Academy. The Academy start date is to be determined. Classes will run every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:00-9:00 p.m. There will also be some all-day Saturday classes. Some classes will be held in St. Helens and some held in Hillsboro. The Academy will run for approximately eight months. There will be no classes the week of Thanksgiving and for two weeks during the Christmas/New Year’s holiday.
How to apply: Candidates must complete a City application form available below and submit it with a cover letter and detailed resume to the following address:
City of St. Helens
Attn: City Recorder
265 Strand Street
St. Helens, OR 97051
Failure to sign your application, provide a cover letter, or provide a resume will invalidate your application.
If you are a veteran and would like to receive veterans’ preference points, please complete that form below and attach documentation.
Questions: If you have any questions, please contact City Recorder Kathy Payne at 503-366-8217 or by email at kathy@ci.st-helens.or.us.
This position is open until filled.
The City of St. Helens is an equal opportunity employer.
