Lateral Police Officer

Are you an experienced police officer who enjoys serving others? Do you seek a challenging and rewarding position while fulfilling your passion for law enforcement? The City of Beaverton is accepting applications for Lateral Police Officers. Come join a community-supported and accredited agency committed to innovation, compassion, and a dedication to serving the culturally rich community of Beaverton.  

Police officers require the ability to learn a considerable amount of factual material such as laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances and procedures, understand sometimes complex oral and written instructions, act effectively and calmly in emergency situations, operate assigned equipment skillfully and safely, prepare clear, concise yet comprehensive reports, analyze situations quickly and objectively, work effectively with the public, other agencies, and other employees.
 
The selection process:
This recruitment is open continuously and applications will be reviewed regularly. Qualified applicants will be invited for a written exam and physical agility test. Eligible applicants who pass the written exam and physical agility test will be scheduled for oral boards. Final applicants will be required to pass a rigorous background examination, and any job offer will be contingent upon passing a medical exam, drug screen, and psychological evaluation.
 
To apply: 
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions; a resume and cover letter are not required and do not substitute for a complete application and work history.  

• Enforce criminal and traffic laws 
• Make arrests 
• Issue citations 
• Investigate accidents 
• Patrol roads, highways and businesses 
• Write reports 
• Appear in court 
• Handle prisoners 
• Communicate by radio 
• Educate public 
• Provide services to residents and community members
• Contribute to the promotion of organizational values, including personal and professional development; diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; actively promote the value of respect in a multicultural society. 
• Additional duties are outlined in the Police Officer class specification. 

Minimum qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and the ability to meet the city's driving standards. 
• Able to obtain Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Basic Certification within 18 months of date of hire.
• 21 years of age or older by the time of hire. 
• Must never have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that reflects adversely on the capacity to serve as a police officer.
• Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) fingerprints must be completed and cleared prior to start date.
• Able to pass background and reference check, drug screen, medical and psychological evaluation. 
• Able to pass written exam, physical agility test and run a mile under nine minutes. 
• Able to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays. 

Wage rate: $36.00 - $48.23 hourly
Starting rate will be determined depending on relevant work experience as outlined in the Equal Pay Act. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience to the position within the posted wage range.
 
Total compensation package and benefits
In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.
 
The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
 
Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.