Police Officer - Entry Level

Police Officer

The Salem Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer. This is a fulltime-career opportunity with the City of Salem, located in the Willamette Valley, Oregon.

Salary Range: $39.11 - $51.42 Hourly

Location: 333 Division Street NE, Salem, OR

Job Summary:

The Salem Police Department core values are Collaboration, Honor, Integrity, and Compassion. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, and an employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, voluntary long-term care, an employee wellness program, and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 21 years old at date of hire.
• U.S. Citizen or ability to become one within 18 months of hire.
• Pass competitive testing including physical fitness, reading comprehension, writing skills, and background investigation.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Meet Oregon's minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer.
• Ability to work overtime and various shifts including holidays and weekends.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Provide detailed information in your application regarding experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Complete departmental recruit training and gain eligibility for Basic Certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Valid Oregon driver's license or out-of-state equivalent, with passing driving records check.

Disqualifiers and Eliminating Factors:

• OAR 259-008.
• No felony convictions.
• No convictions for crimes involving domestic violence.
• No dishonorable discharge from any branch of military service.
• No more than three (3) traffic (moving) convictions in the last three (3) years.

Hiring Process:

Applicants must submit a completed application and provide valid test results for NTN Frontline National Test and Oregon Physical Agility Test (ORPAT) or out-of-state equivalent by November 9, 2026.

NTN & ORPAT/PAT Requirements:

• 70% in Writing
• 70% in Reading
• 65% in Video/Media

Applicants must complete the ORPAT in 6:30 or less to pass. However, the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) requires a time of 5:30 or less for graduation.

For more information, visit the City of Salem website.