Police Officer

Police Officer

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Start a career where your work truly matters. The Medford Police Department (MPD) is seeking community-minded individuals who are committed to service, problem-solving, and building positive relationships throughout Medford. Join a department of nearly 190 employees and 30 volunteers who work together to provide high-quality public safety services to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Medford.

We're looking for candidates who:

• Communicate effectively and treat others with respect
• Work collaboratively in team environments
• Demonstrate integrity and sound judgment
• Embrace continuous learning and professional growth
• Serve the community with professionalism and accountability

If you're seeking a career with purpose, growth, and the opportunity to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply. Please review the Recruitment Process near the end of this posting. This recruitment includes required testing, assessments, and additional selection steps that must be completed by the closing date.

About the Position Patrol Officers are assigned to one of five patrol beats within the City and are responsible for responding to calls for service, proactively patrolling their assigned areas, and building positive relationships within the community. Officers are encouraged to identify and implement innovative solutions to recurring issues to help reduce crime and improve quality of life.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 21 years of age by date of hire
• Valid driver's license by date of hire
• Successful completion of the National Testing Network (NTN) exam (see details below)

Additional Requirements for Employment

• Pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT)
• Meet Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) physical standards (Download PDF reader)
• Pass a thorough background investigation
• Obtain Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) clearance upon hire
• Speak, read, and write English proficiently
• Ability to work rotating shifts in support of a 24-hour public safety operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Obtain DPSST Basic Police Certification following academy and field training
• Maintain an acceptable driving record

Schedule & Training Patrol teams work 3/12 or 4/10 schedules with one monthly training day. Training topics include defensive tactics, EVOC, crisis negotiation, MRT skills, HAZMAT awareness, ethics, leadership development, CPR/first aid, and legal updates.

Why Join Team MPD?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Modern equipment and technology, including load-bearing vests and body-worn cameras
• Extensive specialty assignment opportunities, including K-9, SWAT, Drone Operations, School Resource Officer, Detectives, Field Training Officer, and more
• Strong career advancement opportunities
• Regular paid training and professional development
• 3/12 and 4/10 schedules that support work-life balance
• Live, work, and play in beautiful Southern Oregon

Compensation & Information on Benefits

This position is part of the Medford Police Officers Association (MPOA) employee group.

Learn more about our benefits HERE.

Increase your earnings through specialty and incentive pay, including:

• Spanish bilingual proficiency: +4.5%
• College education: up to +5% for a bachelor's degree
• DPSST Intermediate certification: +2% or Advanced certification: +5%
• Additional differential pay for qualifying specialty assignments

See the MPOA labor agreement (Download PDF reader) for complete details regarding specialty pay and compensation. Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - No Employee Premium Cost! The City provides medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members at no cost to the employee, along with:

• $50,000 Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• $200 monthly + 1.2% of base salary Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions

Retirement Benefits

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension
• The City pays both the employer contribution and the employee's required 6% contribution

Time Off & Wellness

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Comprehensive wellness program with opportunities to earn up to $200 annually in wellness incentives
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Recruitment Process

To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the City application and National Testing Network (NTN) requirements by the application deadline of July 27, 2026.

Recruitment Overview: Application --> NTN Testing --> Assessment Center --> ORPAT --> Background Investigation --> Conditional Offer

Step 1: Apply Submit your online application with the City of Medford by the deadline.

Step 2: Complete Requirements with National Testing Network (NTN) Candidates must complete all of the following through NTN by the application deadline:

1. Frontline National Law Enforcement Exam

• Total test time is approximately 2.5 hours
• Schedule in advance - virtual testing is available and limited in-person testing is offered at the White City Rogue Community College Table Rock campus

• Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA)

• This assessment takes approximately 90 minutes

• Six-question recorded video interview

• Be prepared, practice responses to common interview questions
• Dress professionally as you would for an in-person interview
• Choose a quiet, well-lit room to avoid interruptions during the interview
• Click NTN Online Interview FAQs for more details about this process.

Cost: The NTN Frontline exam fee is currently $65. Candidates are responsible for the testing fee; however, the City reimburses this expense upon hire.

Already tested? Scores from exams completed within the previous 12 months may be transferred through NTN.

• Please note: While exam scores may be transferred, all candidates are required to complete a new video interview. Previous video interviews will not be accepted or considered. After your transferred exam score has been received, the Medford Human Resources Department will email you an invitation to complete a new video interviews.

Step 3: Assessment Center Qualified candidates with the highest NTN scores will advance to MPD's Assessment Center, which will be held August 18–20, 2026.

Step 4: Physical Abilities Test Candidates who successfully complete the Assessment Center will be invited to take the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT), which will be held Friday, August 21, 2026.

Step 5: Background Investigation Candidates who successfully complete the Assessment Center and ORPAT will undergo a comprehensive background investigation and may be placed on an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Step 6: Conditional Offer & Pre-Employment Screening Candidates who successfully complete the background investigation may receive an offer of employment, contingent upon successful completion of:

• Psychological evaluation
• Medical examination
• Drug screening (including cannabis)

Need More Information on the NTN Process?

Visit the National Testing Network website for testing information and scheduling details.

Need Help Completing Your Online Application?

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Questions about the position? Contact:

• Lieutenant Geoff Kirpatrick at View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io
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