Lateral/Certified Police Officer

Closing Date:  Open until filled 

The City of Central Point seeks to develop a pool of qualified applicants to create a hiring list for current and future, anticipated LATERAL/CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER vacancies.   

To be considered for the LATERAL/CERTIFIED Police Officer you must be:

• A currently certified police officer; or
• previously certified police officer whose certificate has lapsed less than three years ago.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
In addition to be considered for this position, you must:

• be 21 years of age at the time of appointment
• have, or be able to obtain, a valid Oregon driver’s license at the time of appointment
• have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• be able to provide proof of legal eligibility to work in the USA
• possess or obtain US citizenship per OAR 259-008-0010
• not have any felony convictions or domestic violence convictions
• have an acceptable driving record
• be able to pass physical (including hearing and visual) and psychological examinations
• be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen
• be able to fully meet D.P.S.S.T. standard (OAR 259-008-0010) for employment as a law enforcement officer

If you wish to apply or would like more information about the position(s) or the process, please read all the information provided, including all links.  Scroll down for links to apply on-line and and for important information.  Failure to read and follow all of the information provided may adversely affect your application.

Click to apply for this position: APPLY

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTACH A RESUME OR OTHER FORMS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.

Closing Date:  Open until filled 
First review of applications will be on June 4, 2024.

No late or incomplete applications will be considered. 

•             Minimum standards for employment as a police officer in the state of Oregon  (OAR 249-008-0010)

Oral interviews will be held on a date yet determined.  Those applicants that are selected for an opportunity to participate in an oral interview will be notified by phone or email.      

Pay and benefits are negotiated and codified in a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 223.

Annual Salary range as of 7/1/24: $64,992 ($5,416/mo)  – $87,108 ($7,259/mo)

Additional pay:  $150/mo. associate's degree, $300/mo. bachelor's degree, or $450/mo. master's degree; 5% bilingual English/Spanish or Sign Language; and DPSST Intermediate certification 3.5% of salary or DPSST Advanced certification 7% of salary are available upon hire.

Benefits Package:  Full family medical with low deductible ($150 individual/$450 family), dental, vision, and Rx insurance employee contribution of $169.30 per month, City paid health reimbursement account of $145 per month, generous  holiday, sick leave, and vacation (lateral police officers may receive up to five years of service credit for determining vacation accruals), fully paid Oregon PERS retirement, life and long term disability insurance, fitness reimbursement, college tuition reimbursement program, employee assistance program; plus optional employee paid benefits:  deferred compensation, flexible spending account, Mercy Flights,  and additional life insurance.

Application Procedure:  Click Here to APPLY

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:  Qualified Veterans receive hiring preference as outlined in Oregon statute.

Once your application is received, you will receive updates on what the next steps in the process are via email or text.  You must meet all of the deadlines provided.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  If you apply using INDEED or other application software, all required information may not be collected or transferred to the City's application form.  To ensure a smooth application process you should apply using the above "Apply" Links.  The City is not responsible for any missed deadlines or missing data due to the use of electronic application software.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Information about the position and the process:

•  Job Announcement
•  Police Officer job description
• Central Point Police Video

The City reserves the right to select the individual(s) who, in the opinion of the City of Central Point, represents the most appropriate match for the City’s needs at the time of selection.  Any offer of appointment to a position will be made conditional upon successful completion of a thorough background investigation, a psychological evaluation, drug and alcohol screen, and physical exam (including vision and hearing). 

Notes:  The City of Central Point reserves the right to re-advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is determined that (1) applicants do not constitute an adequate recruitment pool; (2) candidates within the pool do not fulfill the desired qualifications; (3) the City does not have the necessary funds for the position at the time; or (4) it is for any reason not in the best interest of the City to fill the position.

The City of Central Point is a non-discriminatory, equal opportunity employer.

The information on this site is as accurate as possible at the time of posting.  Please check this web page again prior to submitting your application for any updates.