FullTime Police Officers

Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Department: Police
Division: Police
Bargaining Unit: 1100

The Albany Police Department is currently seeking to fill multiple police officer positions as well as
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**Applications will be reviewed as received and this recruitment may close at any time without prior notice.**
Each step will be scheduled as applications are received and there are enough qualified candidates to move forward; Virtual Speed Interview:

• 5-minute virtual interview conducted via Microsoft Teams
• Applicants considered for an initial virtual interview will be notified via email. Candidates may also submit their passing ORPAT scores (if completed within the last 12 months) by attaching to their application or submitting via email to

For successful candidates who are brought forward to this stage of screening, the department will facilitate IO Solutions testing at no cost to candidates.
Candidates may also submit their recent National Testing Network (NTN) scores (completed within the last 12 months) directly to Albany Police

Pre-Employment Medical Evaluation
NOTE: Initial preference may be given to current Oregon DPSST certified Police Officer applicants, applicants currently certified as a Police Officer in another state, or applicants who have had applicable law enforcement experience in the recent past. Applications received for candidates who meet these criteria may be given initial consideration .
Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Successful candidates who pass the initial virtual interview and who have extensive travel requirements (i.e., ORPAT testing, IO Solutions testing, oral board interview, Command interview, and pre-employment background interview. Trip #2 : If successful in each of the steps in the first trip, the applicant may receive a conditional offer of employment and may be scheduled for a psychological and medical evaluation to be completed as part of Trip #2.
6% incentive for Bachelor's Degree **

• 5% incentive for Spanish or Sign Language Advanced Level
• 3% incentive for Spanish or Sign Language Intermediate Level
• 5% incentive for Field Training Officer assignment
• Degree may be in any field of study.

City-provided uniforms, duty weapon, equipment, and uniform cleaning.

• Onsite fitness facility.
• Annual firearms range membership paid by City.

Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with low monthly out-of-pocket cost. City-paid contribution to a VEBA Trust account for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. 25 hours of vacation leave per month, with progressive increases based on years of service (12-hour shift employees)
~8.5 hours of sick leave per month (12-hour shift employees)

Excellent retirement benefits -
City-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP and IAP)
City-paid contribution (2.5%) into a pre-tax deferred compensation plan

~ In addition, other benefits such as education reimbursement, employee assistance program, basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses.

Performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.
Represents the City of Albany by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor. Regard everyone, internal and external, as a customer and deliver the best service possible in a respectful and patient manner.
Works on rotating shifts responding to calls for police services.
Uses independent judgment to decide course of action to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance while following policies, procedures, laws, and other regulations.
Maintains availability by radio, MDT, and/or telephone for response while on duty. Works under conditions of constant audio and video surveillance (e.g. Body & Motor Vehicle recordings, Interview Room, telephone recordings, etc.).
Investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents. Summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles. Takes measurements and draws diagrams of accident or crime scenes.
Undertakes community-oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as public service assistance, crime prevention, traffic safety, etc.
Coordinates activities with department, city, state and community members as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney and District Attorney regarding cases as needed and assigned.
Maintains communication with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations, and provides general information about department activities.
Maintains departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities.
Serves as a member of various City committees as assigned.
Assists other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned.
May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
Supervision/Lead Work Exercised

Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Special consideration may be given for a college degree in criminal justice, social science, or related field.
General knowledge of: modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment. Skill in: operation of listed tools and equipment; the use of firearms; react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions; Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable.
S. citizen, obtain U.Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Must be able to proficiently and effectively read, speak, and write the English language. Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable.
Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories are not allowed.
Must successfully complete psychological and medical evaluation prior to employment.
Must meet state requirements for certification as a law enforcement officer with the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
Must be able to obtain police officer certification from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training within 12 months of employment.
In the performance of the job duties, the employee will work in outside day or night weather conditions, congested traffic, and unsafe road conditions. Employee will work in atmospheres that are an immediate danger to life and health; may work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, and with explosives. toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrocution, extreme heat or cold; chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud in the field.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Detailed information may be available in a supplemental Job Task Analysis document.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Detailed information may be available in a supplemental Job Task Analysis document.
Climbing: sufficient to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Pulling: sufficient to use upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

• Visual Acuity: sufficient to observe violations of codes, to effectively operate standard office equipment; and to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, by both day and night.
• Walking: sufficient to move about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED

In the performance of job duties, the employee may use the following tools and/or equipment: police vehicle, police radio; police baton; phone; cellular phone; mobile data terminal; computer; first aid equipment; and other equipment.
Safety Equipment: This is not an exhaustive list. Hearing protection (including earmuffs), safety glasses, boots, gloves (nitrile, latex, leather), bullet proof vest, knee pads, dust masks or respirator, traffic cones, high visibility vest, fall-restraint equipment when required. The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for City positions. Please notify the Human Resources Department if you need any reasonable accommodation or assistance with any part of our application and screening process. Hearing impaired individuals needing assistance can call the Oregon Relay Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io and provide them this phone number: View phone number on click.appcast.io. All other applications are only accepted online through our vendor, NEOGOV.
This position is represented by the Albany Police Association (APA). Explain your motivation for seeking employment in law enforcement, and why, specifically, with the City of Albany Police Department?
High School Diploma or GED
PhD

If you possess a college degree, please indicate your college degree major/minor, or if other than a degree, indicate the overall field of study. S. citizen, or do you have the ability to obtain U.Can you work all required shifts for a 24-7 operating Police Department?
Are you available to work the designated hours with the understanding that additional hours or flexible hours may be required at times?
Court martial conviction
Have you ever been convicted of a felony crime?
NOTE: Answering "yes" does not automatically disqualify your employment application.
Have you ever been a suspect where you were held, cited, detained, questioned, arrested, or taken to a law enforcement facility or jail for any reason? NOTE: Answering "yes" does not automatically disqualify your employment application. One class "A" infraction conviction during the past 36 months
More than one class "A" infraction conviction between the past 36 and 60 months
More than one class "B" infraction conviction during the past 12 months
More than two class "B" infraction convictions during the past 36 months
More than two class "C" infraction convictions during the past 12 months
More than three class "C" infraction convictions during the past 36 months
Any felony driving convictions within the past 60 months
Have you been denied employment with any law enforcement agency due to an unsuccessful psychological evaluation? Have you been denied employment with any law enforcement agency due to an unsuccessful background investigation? Have you ever been eliminated from the screening process with any law enforcement agency? Select only from these steps - application review, written test, physical agility test, phone interview, formal interview (i.e., Have you been terminated, or resigned in lieu of being terminated, from a law enforcement agency? If you have you been terminated, or resigned in lieu of being terminated, from a law enforcement agency, give the date of termination; Are you now or have you been a sworn Reserve Police Officer in Oregon or any other state?
Do you currently possess a police certification issued by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training or a similar certifying agency in another state?
If you answered "Yes" to the prior question, please indicate your certifying agency and the highest level of police certification achieved from said agency below. Do you have current applications in with any other law enforcement agencies? application review, written test, physical agility test, background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical evaluation.) Have you completed any ride-alongs with law enforcement agencies? Ice, Crystal, Glass)
Any other illicit drug (excluding Marijuana)
Have you used Marijuana or a derivative containing THC within the last 12 months?
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This position is subject to the City's drug & alcohol policy to include reasonable suspicion testing. Do you understand that your application may be eliminated from the screening process as a result of: outdated application information ; and/or attaching a resume in lieu of completing the applicable employment application sections.