Police Officer - Entry Level

Police Officer

The Eugene Police Department (EPD) is a progressive, professional law-enforcement agency that serves the city of Eugene, Oregon. In fulfillment of the public trust, the Eugene Police Department works in partnership with our community to promote safety and security, enforce laws, prevent crimes, and safeguard the constitutional rights of all people.

EPD is seeking new candidates to come serve with us. Invitations to the testing phase of the recruitment process will be sent on a rolling basis to those applicants with a complete application who qualify. If you'd like to be eligible to receive an early invitation to schedule your testing, please make sure to submit your complete application as soon as possible. By submitting your application early, you will also be provided access to a paid practice test and a testing study guide as well as the opportunity to participate in an ORPAT practice session.

This position performs a variety of law enforcement duties; first responder to incidents; serves as direct link between the department and the public; responds to, and investigates, incident scenes; assesses appropriate actions to incidents; patrols assigned areas; enforces laws and ordinances; makes arrests; preserves crime scene evidence; summarizes events in report format; and performs preventative community policing for diverse neighborhoods.

Applications received during this application period will be considered for a February 8, 2027 hire date. Salary Range: All Entry-Police Officers will start at Step 1. Applicants with a minimum of 3 years of full-time police service experience, exercising police powers at a City (Municipal), County or State police agency responsible for responding to emergency 9-1-1 calls, can apply to the Lateral Police Officer posting.

Salary Step - Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3 - Step 4 - Step 5 - Step 6

Hourly Rate* - $38.87 - $40.79 - $42.77 - $44.92 - $47.19 - $49.55

Entry Level - All Entry Level - -- - -- - -- - -- - --

Bilingual Pay Benefit : This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see "Supplemental Information" at the end of the posting for more information.

The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more info, click the Benefits Tab, or visit this summary page as well as this benefits package page .

Work Location: Eugene Police Department 300 Country Club Rd. Eugene, OR. Must reside within 45 minutes of Eugene, OR Schedule: Must be able to work various shifts, nights, weekends and holidays. Officers assigned to a patrol team are currently working a 4/10 work schedule. Emergency response time for a Police Officer requires reporting to work and being ready for duty within 45 minutes of notification. Union Representation : Eugene Police Employees' Association (EPEA)

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Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferrable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 21 years of age by February 26, 2027
• No felony convictions. No Class A Misdemeanor convictions within 24 months of application
• Must be able to work various shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays. Officers assigned to a patrol team are currently working a 4/10 work schedule
• Must meet State requirements including vision, hearing, and standards for basic certification as a law enforcement officer by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). To view the standards set by DPSST for certification view Oregon Administrative Rule 259-008-0010.

Education High school diploma or GED Experience Two years of work experience, college coursework, or military experience. License and Certificate A valid Oregon driver's license, or ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City's standard. Oregon law requires that an of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355). CPR certification within twelve months of appointment. Back g round MUST PASS A POLICE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Please view this list of documents that will be requested as part of the background investigation and see Oregon Administrative Rule 259-008-0010 and 259-008-0015 for more information. Emergency response time for a Police Officer requires reporting to work and being ready for duty within 45 minutes of notification.

Physical Must pass a physical assessment and drug test. DRUG SCREEN, HEARING TEST and VISUAL ACUITY TEST - as required by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). To view the standards set by DPSST for certification, please visit DPSST's website and view Oregon Administrative Rule 259-008-0011. Successful applicants will be required to sign a statement agreeing to refrain from using tobacco products while on duty.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process Dates at-a-glance:

• ORPAT practice sessions Saturday, September 19, 2026 9-11 a.m. (optional) Apply by September 17, 2026 to get more information about the ORPAT practice session.
• Written test* and ORPAT Saturday, October 17, 2026. The City reserves a right to select candidates from a standby list for available testing sessions. Weapons and backpacks are not allowed at any portion of the testing process. You may be subject to a search when entering a facility for testing.

*We will provide a testing study guide and access to practice tests. Apply as soon as possible to get more information on the practice tests/study guide and the ORPAT practice session.

• Interviews: October 18-20, 2026 (Sunday-Tuesday.) Out of state applicants will be given preference for interviews on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
• Full Background completed by December 17, 2026
• Chief Interview: December 23, 2026
• Psychological Evaluation and Medical Exam: December 28, 2026-January 4, 2027
• Projected Date of Hire: February 8, 2027

City of Eugene requires all candidates to test directly with the City of Eugene for the written and physical abilities test each recruitment process. At this time, we are not able to accept prior results, National Testing Network results, or results from other agencies. Eligibility List This posting may also be used to establish an eligibility list of applicants for future vacancies. Candidates that are placed on the eligibility list will be notified via email which will include the duration of the list and how notification of call up will occur.

Recruit Police Officers receive a beginning annual salary of $80,849.60 annually; with experience, education, and training officers can advance to the top step of $103,064.00* annually. After three years of employment, officers are eligible for premium pay for education and certification. Premium pay can be worth up to 19.5% of an officer's base salary. Up to 5% shift differential. Bilingual Pay Benefit Per the EPEA Contract, the City shall pay an employee at 5% of base wages for a required intermediate or advanced level competency. To qualify for bilingual pay, the employee must have demonstrated fluency in the required language and successfully pass a fluency examination administered by the City's Employee Resource Center division. For full benefit information including retirement benefits, please view our benefits summaries and see all employee benefits.

The City of Eugene is committed to a respectful work environment. We value the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally responsive services to all members of our community. As part of