Police Officer - Entry Level

• City of Albany Application Timeline - Applicants considered for an initial virtual interview will be notified via email.  
• Virtual Speed Interview - Five (5) minute interviews
  • Applicants considered for an initial virtual interview will be notified via email.  Virtual interviews will be conducted for all invited applicants; no in-person interviews will be provided at this stage.
• Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT)
  • Obstacle course consisting of jogging, jumping, crawling, climbing stairs, crossing a balance beam 6 inches wide by 15 feet long, manipulating a push and pull station, controlling 80 lbs or weight, and dragging a 165 lb. dummy 25 feet, as required by DPSST in 5 minutes and 30 seconds. Department of Public Safety Standards & Training : Welcome Page : State of Oregon 
  • Candidates may also submit their recent ORPAT scores (for testing completed within the last 12 months) by attaching to their application or submitting via email to recruitment@albanyoregon.gov.  
• Written Evaluation:  National Testing Network (NTN)
  • For successful candidates who are brought forward to this stage of screening, the department will facilitate NTN testing at no cost to candidates.
  • Candidates may also submit their recent NTN scores (for testing completed within the last 12 months) directly to Albany Police through the NTN website here.
• Oral Board Interview: In-person interview with interview panel.
  
• Captain/Chief's Interview
• Pre-Employment Background Investigation
• Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluation
• Pre-Employment Medical Evaluation

• Trip #1: ORPAT testing, NTN testing, oral board interview, Captain's interview, and pre-employment background interview. Each step must be successfully completed before moving to the next.
• Trip #2: If successful in each of the steps in the first trip, the applicant may receive a conditional offer of employment and may be scheduled for a psychological and medical evaluation to be completed as part of Trip #2.

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Additional Salary Information:  Effective January 1, 2025, this position will receive a 2% cost-of-living adjustment.

Salary Incentives:  The following shall be applied to base salary upon hire as applicable/assigned.

• 6% incentive for Bachelor's Degree **
• 3% incentive for Associate's Degree **
• 8% incentive for DPSST Advanced Certification
• 4% incentive for DPSST Intermediate Certification
• 5% incentive for Spanish Advanced Level
• 3% incentive for Spanish Intermediate Level
• 5% incentive for Field Training Officer assignment 
• 5% incentive for School Resource Officer assignment
• 5% incentive for Detective assignment

• Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with low monthly out-of-pocket cost. Currently, the employee-paid premium is approx. $50/mo. for employee-only coverage up to a max of $140/mo. for family coverage.  
  
  
• City-paid contribution to a VEBA Trust account for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. Currently, the annual contribution is $1,000 for employee-only and $2,000 for employee plus dependent(s).
  
  
• Paid time off –
  • 5 hours of personal leave per month (12-hour shift employees)
  • 8.5 hours of sick leave per month (12-hour shift employees)
  • 12 hours of holiday pay per month (12-hour shift employees)
  • 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with progressive increases based on years of service
    
    
• Excellent retirement benefits –  
  • City-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP and IAP) 
  • City-paid contribution (2%) into a pre-tax deferred compensation plan
    
    
• In addition, other benefits such as education reimbursement, employee assistance program, basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses.

NATURE OF WORK

The following duties are intended only as illustrative examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific essential functions and responsibilities the incumbent may be expected to perform.

Performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities. 

Represents the City of Albany by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor. Regard everyone, internal and external, as a customer and deliver the best service possible in a respectful and patient manner.

Works on rotating shifts responding to calls for police services.

Uses independent judgment to decide course of action to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance while following policies, procedures, laws, and other regulations.

Maintains availability by radio, MDT, and/or telephone for response while on duty.  Works under conditions of constant audio and video surveillance (e.g.  Body & Motor Vehicle recordings, Interview Room, telephone recordings, etc.).

Carries out duties in conformance with federal, state, county, and city laws and ordinances.

Patrols all areas within the city limits to preserve the peace and enforce the law. Takes appropriate enforcement action.

Interviews suspects, witnesses, victims, and drivers. Preserves evidence. Arrests violators. Investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents. Summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles. Takes measurements and draws diagrams of accident or crime scenes.

Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes. Seeks out and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects. Develops leads and tips for solving crime. Processes crime scenes for evidence. Analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders. Prepares cases for trial including giving testimony.

Prepares and writes a variety of reports and records.

Undertakes community-oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as public service assistance, crime prevention, traffic safety, etc.

Coordinates activities with department, city, state and community members as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney and District Attorney regarding cases as needed and assigned.

Maintains communication with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations, and provides general information about department activities.

Maintains departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities.

Serves as a member of various City committees as assigned.

Assists other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned.

Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.

Operates a motor vehicle safely and legally.

This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work/coordination of the work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.

a) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Special consideration may be given for a college degree in criminal justice, social science, or related field.

b) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

General knowledge of: modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment. Working knowledge of the following: pertinent city, county, state, and federal laws; geography of the city; and location of important buildings.

Skill in: operation of listed tools and equipment; the use of firearms; and proficient written and oral communications.

Ability to: learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; perform work requiring good physical condition; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors; exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions; follow verbal and written instructions; meet the special requirements listed below; and learn the city's geography.

Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable.

c) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment.

Must be a U.S. citizen, or obtain U.S. citizenship within 18 months from hire date, or be a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the US under a Compact of Free Association (OAR 259-008-0010). 

Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Must be able to proficiently and effectively read, speak, and write the English language.  Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable.

Must meet Department's physical agility qualifications.

Must possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license and meet the Department's personal driving record standards prior to assuming duties.

Must pass a thorough background investigation and integrity interview that establishes strong moral character. Any conduct that could compromise the integrity of the employee, other employees, the Department or the City will be closely evaluated. Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories are not allowed.

Must successfully complete psychological and medical evaluation prior to employment.

Must meet state requirements for certification as a law enforcement officer with the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

Must be a first responder and have CPR certification within 12 months of employment.

Must successfully pass CJIS security check and complete LEDS Certification requirements within six months of hire.

Must be able to obtain police officer certification from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training within 12 months of employment.

Qualification standards include a requirement that the individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

In the performance of the job duties, the employee will work in outside day or night weather conditions, congested traffic, and unsafe road conditions. Employee will work in atmospheres that are an immediate danger to life and health; may work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, and with explosives. Employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; vibration; risk of electrocution, extreme heat or cold; chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive hazards.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud in the field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The factors described herein are representative of, but not all-inclusive of, those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Detailed information may be available in a supplemental Job Task Analysis document. 
The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

1. Balancing:   sufficient to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
2. Climbing: sufficient to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
3. Crouching: sufficient to bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
4. Feeling: sufficient to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
5. Fingering: sufficient to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
6. Grasping: sufficient to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
7. Handling: sufficient to pick, hold, or otherwise work, primarily with the whole hand.
8. Hearing: sufficient to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound. 
9. Kneeling: sufficient to bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. 
10. Lifting: sufficient to raise objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. 
11. Mental Acuity: sufficient to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
12. Pulling: sufficient to use upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
13. Pushing: sufficient to use upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
14. Reaching: sufficient to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
15. Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
16. Speaking: sufficient to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
17. Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time. 
18. Stooping: sufficient to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. 
19. Talking: sufficient to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
20. Visual Acuity: sufficient to observe violations of codes, to effectively operate standard office equipment; ability to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, drawings, etc.; and to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, by both day and night.
21. Walking: sufficient to move about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.