Police Officer - Entry Level

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Police Officer - Entry Level

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Location

Eugene, OR

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

04494

Department

Police Department

Division

Police Patrol

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 5:15 PM Pacific

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General Statement of Duties

Application Deadline:

Monday, October 12, 2026 at 5 p.m P.T.

Accepting Online Applications Only

Information on How to Apply

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.

Beginning on August 20, 2026 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.

Please find additional information about the Eugene Police Department’s police officer hiring on our website, hiring.eugenepolice.com under the suitcase icon or jobs information.

We run the testing process with a “first-come, first-served” approach to provide candidates a quick and efficient recruitment process. Our recruiting process takes approximately 90 days from the date of testing to the first day of employment.

For applicants who are not local to the City of Eugene, we only require one trip to the Eugene area for testing and interview. If you are successful in testing, interview, and the background process, we will issue a conditional job offer before giving you the option to return to the area again for the psychological evaluation and medical exam. If you are unable to return for the psychological evaluation and medical exam, we can accommodate other options.

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.

Benefits: 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)

Living & Working in Eugene

For more information on living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more, visit this page. (

Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following

To view detailed information on the duties, knowledge, and abilities that may be expected for this position, please see the classification: Police Officer (

Qualifications

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.

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.

Background

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.

Salaries and Fringe Benefits

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 ( .

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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 our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion we desire to welcome, respect, and create a sense of belonging for a wide range of identities and experiences in our workforce. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

The City of Eugene complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 . Any applicant with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 , the City of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States.

If a job posting indicates this position is temporary (not limited duration) then the employee serves at will. Temporary employees do not receive benefits through the City of Eugene unless required by City, State or Federal code/statute.

Representation

Employees in this classification are represented by the Eugene Police Employees' Association (EPEA), and their salaries may be subject to a monthly payroll deduction after 31 days of employment.

Salary and Benefits

The normal starting salary is the first step shown on the posting. Other placement in the salary range may be considered depending on qualifications and experience. Periodic advancement through the salary range is dependent upon merit. The City provides a full range of benefits, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement benefit, and life insurance. Health, dental, and vision benefits are available.

To view a summary of benefits ( , benefit premium rates ( , and/or the EPEA contract ( click the respective link. Click here to view information on all Employee Benefits and Wellbeing programs.