FullTime Police Officers

Job Type: Full time
Bargaining Unit: SPA

Closes: Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 11:59pm
Shift Work
Represented: SPA
Non-Exempt, Full-time, Full Benefits
*Relocation reimbursement for actual costs up to $5,000 may be available if incumbent is relocating greater than 100 miles.
The City of Springfield has exciting opportunities in our Police Department for experienced Lateral Police Officers. SPD is dedicated to providing the best available law enforcement and accountability services to our community. This includes our 100 bed Municipal Jail located in our Justice Center- the largest municipal jail in the State of Oregon. Lateral Police Officer Requirements:
We are interested in finding Police Officers who are in good standing with their current/ most recent employer as a sworn Police Officer for a recognized state, county, city or municipal entity. Those who are currently certified as Police Officers in Oregon, or able to obtain Oregon DPSST certification if a police officer in another state through a DPSST Career Officer Development Course, are eligible to apply for the lateral police officer position. Military Police, federal officer, reserve officer, security officer and corrections experience do not meet the requirement for relevant experience.
For the complete Police Officer job description, please see the City's classifications page:
Job Title Grade Step 123456 Police Officer 220$37.15$39.01$40.96$43.01$45.16$47.42 Assignment/ Scheduling Pay$0.82$37.97$39.83$41.78$43.83$45.98$48.24Assignment/ Scheduling Pay and 5% incentive pay(5%)$39.83$41.78$43.83$45.98$48.24$50.61Assignment/ Scheduling Pay and 10% incentive pay(10%)$41.68$43.73$45.88$48.13$50.50$52.98Assignment/ Scheduling Pay and 15% incentive pay(15%)$43.54$45.68$47.92$50.28$52.75$55.35Assignment/ Scheduling Pay and 20% incentive pay(20%)$45.40$47.63$49.97$52.43$55.01$57.72
Successful laterals will be offered a pay step commensurate with their related years of experience as a certified Police Officer and in accordance of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Bilingual/Second Language Pay: 5% added
-Testing & Selection Process:
Candidates considered for the Lateral Police Officer position will be identified through a series of screening tools and tests including an Employment Application, Qualifying Questionnaire (part of the application), Psychological Exam, Comprehensive Background, Medical Examination to include drug screening for controlled substances, and Oral Interviews. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment Law. Lateral Police Officers will NOT be required to complete the entry-level written or physical ORPAT exam.
Please do not indicate 'See Resume' in the 'Work Experience' part of the application. The information you provide in the application 'Work Experience' and 'Job Duties' will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.
It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
City of Springfield offers all regular employees a complete benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription and access to a wellness clinic along with additional supplemental and voluntary options.
Are you a certified Police Officer?
No, I'm NOT a certified Police Officer and this DISQUALIFIES me for this position

Please indicate the state in which you are a certified Police Officer.
Have you earned a high school diploma or GED certificate from an accredited school?
Yes, I have earned a high school diploma or GED
No, I do not have a high school diploma or GED and this DISQUALIFIES me for this position

Are you a United States citizen, or can you obtain citizenship with 18 months?
S. citizen OR I can obtain citizenship
S. citizen nor can I obtain citizenship and this DISQUALIFES me for this position