Police Officer

This is an informational post ONLY outlining the hiring process for Entry Level Police Officers with the City of Forest Grove Police Department (FGPD). Benefit Information: The City strives to provide the best, innovative, most equitable and cost-effective benefits for employees in recognition of the influence employment benefits have on the economic and personal welfare of our employees. Sabbatical Leave Service Recognition/Longevity Program Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Group Life Insurance Long Term Disability Section 125 Plans HRA VEBA Contributions (Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association) Retirement – Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Vacation Leave Sick Leave Holiday Leave Employee Assistance Program Physical Fitness Incentive Incentive and Premium Program The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here. 1. Perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; conduct investigations; provide protection to safeguard citizens' lives and property. 2. Patrol the City to preserve law and order; discover and prevent the commission of crimes and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; issue warnings and citations; direct traffic at fires, special events and emergency situations. 3. Respond to general public service calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, property control, civil complaints and related incidents, missing persons, and threats to public safety or health. 4. Conduct investigations of criminal violations and/or activities; review and analyze crime reports for pertinent facts; interview victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; conduct visual and photographic surveillance of criminal activity; prepare and serve search and arrest warrants; apprehend and arrest offenders. 5. Execute powers of arrest and control including full search, rights advisement and warrant execution. 6. Perform duties using appropriate force to gain compliance from threats; defend self with or without weapons; discharge firearms. 7. Operate emergency vehicles in hazardous road conditions and during high-speed pursuits and responses. 8. Testify in juvenile, civil, traffic, municipal and criminal courts, and parole and Department of Motor Vehicles hearings; prepare and present evidence. 9. Participate in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills and general policing skills. 10. Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems; preserve good relationships with the general public. 11. Prepare a variety of reports on activities, operations, arrests and unusual incidents observed. 12. As assigned, schedule, organize, plan and implement training programs; evaluate training requirements; schedule and maintain records on all mandated training; conduct training courses; evaluate program effectiveness. 13. Perform related duties and responsibilities when assigned to specialized department areas, including gang enforcement, neighborhood watch or drug enforcement programs. 14. Perform related duties and responsibilities as a property/evidence officer when assigned. 15. Contribute to a positive work environment. 16. Maintain regular, predictable attendance and punctuality. 17. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. CLASSIFICATION ASSIGNMENTS Police officers may be assigned duties and responsibilities focused in an area of specialty that is consistent with the job classification, including but not limited to: 1. Patrol-- responsible for the first response to calls for service, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, drug enforcement, preliminary criminal investigations and media relations. 2. Detective -- responsible for the follow-up of serious criminal offenses, conducting background investigations on new employees, Crime St #J-18808-Ljbffr