Police Officer

Position Summary Work independently and cooperatively to provide proactive police protection and crime prevention in line with community policing objectives. Ensure the safety of the community in an orderly, efficient, and professional manner. Conduct investigations of crimes that lead to the identification, apprehension, and prosecution of criminals. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties. Additional Information Police Officer hourly range: $38.62 - $49.30 10 hour schedule shifts, Full-Time, CPOA represented positions 18-month probationary period Incentive Rates Intermediate Certification 3% (non-probationary employees) Advanced Certification 8% (non-probationary employees) ORPAT Certification 2% Bilingual 5% Assigned 5% (Administrative, Community Livability, Motorcycle, School Resource, Training) Assigned Detective 5% (8% after 3 years assigned Detective) Assigned Canine 10% PTO 1% Certified DRE/DME 5% (When actively engaged in DRE/DME work) Lateral Police Officers Lateral Officers will be credited with 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick leave banks upon hire. Lateral Officers will receive credit for time already served as peace officer for placement on the vacation accrual scale. Additionally, Lateral Officers may serve a shorter probationary period at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Essential Duties All officers perform the following essential functions. Time devoted to each of these functions may vary according to assignment, shift, or departmental needs. Detects and deters crime, using community policing techniques such as community education, problem-solving, law enforcement, and presence in assigned areas using a motor vehicle, bicycle, or while on foot. Stops motorists for traffic law offenses and takes appropriate enforcement action. Investigates crime and traffic accidents by: Interviewing victims and witnesses to gather detailed information. Interviewing and interrogating suspects in accordance with legal requirements. Gathering and processing physical evidence and intelligence by a variety of methods, including surveillance, contact with the public, drug testing, photography, video and audio recording, fingerprinting, and bank, medical, computer, and utility record research. Preparing affidavits for, and executing, search and arrest warrants. Apprehending and arresting suspects. Preparing required reports and documentation. Coordinating prosecution with attorneys. Preparing cases for trial, participating and testifying in court proceedings. Directing and/or assisting other personnel at the scene of a crime, in the course of an investigation, or in performing other police services. Acting as a resource for other personnel and departments in areas of specialized knowledge, training, or experience. May be called on to testify as an expert witness in those areas. Provides community service in the areas of mediation, traffic control, crowd control, and ensuring peace in civil disputes. Reviews incidents to determine options in police response, alternative conflict resolution, or referral to other agencies. Processes prisoners, including photographing, fingerprinting, and booking. Transports prisoners as required. Reviews, analyzes and applies crime analysis data including recognition of crime trends and patterns and develops intervention methods. Executes and evaluates the plan with supervisor and other staff members. Leads and directs volunteers. May be assigned to recruit and/or Cadet development, including instruction and application of laws, department rules and policies, proper use and maintenance of equipment, and proper safety techniques. Evaluates and reports progress of recruit officers. Utilizes computers in research, report writing, booking prisoners, crime investigation, communications and other related functions. Performs administrative functions such as providing input into short or long term goals, training, budget, scheduling, equipment, and other special concerns. Coordinates, plans and participates in special events. Performs public relations duties to inform and educate the community. Gives presentations for large and small groups and special populations. Additional assignments may include, but are not limited to: developing, presenting, or receiving training; instructing school age students; speaking engagements to citizen interest groups; citizen training in crime prevention, safety, and other subjects; researching, designing, and implementing educational/information programs on law enforcement and crime prevention topics for varied groups and learning needs; serving on an interagency or interdepartmental team, and other related duties as assigned. Special assignments are defined by the Chief of Police and consist of work of a specialized nature performed on a full‑time basis for an extended period of time. These assignments require officers to perform the essential functions of Police Officer, but with a considerable special emphasis in certain functions and may require additional skills or training. Current special assignments include Detective, Motorcycle Officer, Canine Officer, School Resource Officer, and Community Livability Officer. When there is no on‑duty supervisor, a Police Officer may act in the capacity of a Police Sergeant. Operates and drives a motor vehicle safely and legally. Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences. Maintains effective work relationships. Adheres to all City and Department policies. Arrives to work, meetings, and other job‑related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance. Qualifications Education and Experience High School diploma or equivalent required. An Associate's degree or equivalent of 90 quarter or 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university is highly preferred. Basic DPSST Certificate following completion of training, within 18 months of employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Collect, process, and evaluate complex material and information. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in stressful situations. Work on multiple investigations and perform necessary patrol duties, traffic enforcement, community service, special assignments, and training as required. Make appropriate decisions in highly stressful, rapidly deteriorating, and violent situations. Physical fitness to walk, run, jump, lift, bind, and restrain combative individuals as required. Safely operate police vehicles. Motorcycle operators must be able to right the motorcycle to its center stand from a laying position and meet the department’s training requirements. Meet state standards in the use of vehicles, firearms, and other weapons and equipment in stressful, emergency conditions. Use a computer to perform essential functions in a timely manner. Strong interpersonal skills and respect for diversity; ability to write for and work with diverse groups; commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Prioritize workload, coordinate with other agencies, and manage competing priorities with flexibility, adaptability, and creativity. Maintain the standards identified in the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. Speak effectively in public. Maintain confidentiality of information and protocols. Cooperation and collaboration skills, investigative abilities, and conflict resolution skills. Commitment to sustainability. Special Requirements Intoxilyzer certification within 12 months of employment. CPR Certification. Valid Oregon driver’s license and a driving record that meets the City of Corvallis standards. U.S. citizen within 18 months of hire; at least 21 years of age; no felony convictions or domestic assault misdemeanors; resident within 25 miles of Corvallis city limits (may be waived by the Chief of Police). Pass a pre‑employment drug screen, a Department of Public Safety and Training (DPSST) medical examination (vision, hearing, psychological), and a comprehensive background investigation including criminal history check and Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance. Meet/maintain Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation standards applicable to the position. Ability to testify in a court of law. Additional assignments may require specialized training defined by the department. The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr