Police Officer - Entry Level

Police Officer Entry Level

The Police Department is recruiting for Police Officer Entry Level utilizing the National Testing Network (NTN) and Public Safety Testing (PST) as the first step in the hiring process. This posting is set to close on Monday, December 28, 2026. Applications will be reviewed approximately every 30 days. NTN or PST testing and the City of Hillsboro application must be completed according to the schedule below:

Application Open - July 21, 2026

Application Close - December 28, 2026

Application review and invitations to an interview will occur after each listed date:

August 28, 2026

September 28, 2026

October 26, 2026

November 30, 2026

December 28, 2026

Timeline subject to change based on City needs*

General Description of Duties: A professional, sworn position that performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol and investigation; apprehension of criminals, preservation of peace and protection of life and property; enforces Federal, State and local laws; practices the principles of Community Policing; does related work as required. The Police Officer position is covered under the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement.

Eligible persons who are qualified and interested in applying for the position must follow the selection process instructions listed below.

Selection Process:

City of Hillsboro application and National Testing Network (NTN) or Public Safety Testing (PST) Directions:

Step 1 - Eligible persons who are qualified and interested in applying for the positions must login and sign-up with the National Testing Network ( or Public Safety Testing ( Select Police Officer/Law Enforcement Officer and sign up for Hillsboro Police Department (Oregon). NTN or PST testing must be completed and scores released to Hillsboro Police Department by the closing date of Monday, December 28, 2026. You do not need to take both exams. If tested prior to our opening date of July 21, 2026, contact NTN or PST to transfer score to our current process. The City of Hillsboro does not accept exam results from other agencies outside of NTN or PST.

Schedule and pass the written exam with the National Testing Network (NTN) or Public Safety Testing (PST).

Minimum passing score for NTN is: Video 65%, Writing 70% and Reading 70%.

Minimum passing score for PST is: Law Enforcement Written Exam 70%

National Testing Network (NTN) help desk: View phone number on click.appcast.io, 8 am – 5 pm, PST. Public Safety Testing (PST) help desk: View phone number on click.appcast.io, 8 am – 5 pm, Monday-Saturday. Questions may also be referred to Cindy Tucker at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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1b. Submit transcripts verifying that they possess at least a four-year academic degree from an institution recognized by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST), and would be exempt from the National Testing Network (NTN) and Public Safety Testing (PST) exams. A transcript showing the award of at least a bachelor's degree must be included with your application to be considered and complete, in lieu of the NTN or PST Exam. For more information about recognized academic institutions by DPSST, click here: OAR 259-008-0045

Step 2 – The City of Hillsboro/Hillsboro Police Department will review the applications of those who have successfully passed NTN or PST and supplied a completed City of Hillsboro Application which includes a cover letter and resume. Applications will be evaluated based on minimum and required work experience, training and skills presented in the employment application.

Step 3 - Applicants who successfully pass the application review phase will be invited to participate in the Oregon Physical Agility Test (ORPAT). If an applicant has taken ORPAT and passed within 12 months of submitting a complete City of Hillsboro Governmentjobs application, you will not need to retest. Prior ORPAT scores may be attached to your application. We do not accept PAT scores for other states.

Step 4 - Selected applicants will be invited to participate in other stages of the selection process including oral board interview, extensive background investigation, and Executive Staff interview. All applicants will be notified in writing of the final status of their application.

Step 5 – Any applicant who receives a conditional offer of employment will be subject to passing a pre-employment physical, drug screen and psychological evaluation.