Police Officer

Police Officer

Join the Police Department as a Police Officer. You have an opportunity to join our dynamic department where we protect and serve our community! You can go as far as your ambition and skills take you and there are opportunities for patrol, motors (traffic), detectives, K-9's, and school resource officer. There has never been a better time to join our team! If you have great communication skills, the drive to learn, and are seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career, apply today! This position works rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends. High call volume and a fast paced environment are part of being a City of Grants Pass Police Officer. This recruitment will be for a hiring list. Your military service (VA) education benefits may apply to on-the-job training (field training) through our agency as a police officer. Check out the GI BILL Opportunities for Veteran First Responders (Download PDF reader) which details how these benefits can be used. Application materials must be submitted in order to be considered for this position. Any application missing required materials will not be considered.

Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are: 1. City Application 2. Supplemental Questionnaire (As a reminder, your answers to the supplemental questions will be evaluated.) 3. Resume 4. Complete the exam at nationaltestingnetwork.com and select City of Grants Pass Police Department as an agency to receive your scores. In addition to base salary, incentives available to Police Officers include:

• Associate Degree 2.5%
• Bachelor Degree 5%
• Second language 1.25%
• DPSST Intermediate Certificate 2.5%
• DPSST Advanced Certificate 4.0%

Note: Associate Degree is not cumulative.

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduation from High School or GED and 1 year of work experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job as listed. The Police Officer job description can be reviewed in full here.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Meet physical standards as set by the Department of Public Safety on Standards and Training (DPSST)
• Valid driver's license, with the ability to obtain an Oregon Class C Driver's License within 30 days of employment.
• DPSST Basic Police Certificate following completion of training, within 12 months of employment.
• Law Enforcement Data System Certificate within 60 days of assignment.

Residency requirement for this position: The residency requirement for the position is forty-five (45) minutes from City limits as it exists within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). Candidates hired for the position of Police Officer must pass the ORPAT (physical ability) and firearms requirements prior to graduation at the Oregon DPSST Police Academy.

How to apply:

Application materials must be submitted in order to be considered for this position. Any application missing required materials will not be considered. Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are: 1. City Application 2. Supplemental Questionnaire 3. Resume 4. Complete the exam at nationaltestingnetwork.com and select City of Grants Pass Police Department as an agency to receive your scores. Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test. Review all information related to the City of Grants Pass (Police Officer), including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits. Review detailed information about the testing process. Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).

Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Grants Pass. City of Grants Pass will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process. National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the City of Grants Pass responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the City of Grants Pass where the final decisions are made.