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GERVAIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
592 4TH ST. GERVAIS, OREGON
GERVAIS, OREGON 97026
503-792-4575
http://www.gervaisoregon.org/

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Updated: May 07, 2025

Job Classification: Lateral Police Officer

The Gervais Police Department is currently hiring for a Lateral Police Officer. This is an open/continuous process and the recruitment can be closed at any time.

You can find the employment application at www.gervaisoregon.org

Yearly Salary Information: $67,475 - $90,438

Additional generous incentive pays available:

Associates/Intermediate DPSST 2% of base wage

Bachelor/Advanced DPSST 4% of base wage

Bi-lingual (Spanish) Differential 7% of base wage

FTO 5% of base wage

Lead Officer 2.5% of base wage

Benefit Information: An attractive benefit package is provided, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The City pays 90% of the insurance premium for the employee and dependents. The City makes a monthly contribution to an employee's Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). This is a PERS position with the 6% employee share paid by the City. The City also offers a 457 deferred compensation plan (employee funded). Employees receive paid vacation and sick leave as well as paid holidays, depending on work schedule.

Contact Information:
Crystal Camacho, Police Administrative Support
Gervais Police Department
503-792-4575
crcamacho@cityofgervais.com

Department Overview: The dedicated professionals of Gervais Police Department serve a population of about 2500 residents. Our staff includes five sworn police officers, and one civilian staff member. The members of the Gervais Police Department are exceptional people who passionately care about their community and enriching the lives of the people they serve.

Area Information: We are just 13 miles north of Salem and 30 miles south of Portland, located in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. We are surrounded by rich farm land and provide a truly small town feel with the benefits being a short drive to all the big city amenities.

Job Requirements

Age:
21 years of age

Citizenship Required:
Must be a US Citizen within 18 month of date of hire.

High School Grad / GED:
High School diploma or G.E.D

Driver's License:
Must have valid Driver license at time of hire.

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Must be able to read and speak the English Language. Bi-Lingual is preferred but not required

Vision:
Visual and Hearing Acuity: Must meet the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements as detailed in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 259-¬008¬0000, http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_200/oar_259/259_008.html

Necessary Certifications:
Must be certified as a Police Officer by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors:
No Felony, Criminal Activity, Driving records, Drug Use, Poor Employment, Poor Financial or Additional Disqualifiers: Gervais uses a complex matrix system to be utilized during initial screening and detailed background investigation to determine eligibility for hire.

Driving Disqualifiers: Must have an acceptable driving record and the ability to obtain a valid driver's license.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate has additional knowledge of:

Federal, state, county and City laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Criminal behavior and causes underlying criminality and social, psychological and physical needs of criminals.
Standard police practices, methods, and procedures.
Safety standards, procedures, and precautions utilized in police activities. - Methods of investigation, apprehension, and rules of evidence.
Basic first aid and CPR procedures.
The safe and appropriate use of firearms and other police related tools.
Passion for developing positive police school relationships.

Ability to:

Apply principles and techniques of modern crime prevention, investigation, apprehension, rules of evidence, and all other aspects of law enforcement.
Skillfully and safely use firearms and other police-related tools. - Physically handle persons resisting arrest.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Read and comprehend complex laws, ordinances, plans and orders.
Maintain composure under adverse conditions such as public harassment, critical injuries, and death.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and citizens from a variety of racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
Analyze situations quickly and objectively and to recognize actual and potential dangerous situations, and to determine proper course of action.
Present evidence in court effectively; skill in observation and remembering details such as names, faces, and incidents.
Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Minimum Qualifications for this position:

High School diploma or G.E.D and 21 years of age by date of hire
No felony criminal record
Must be a US Citizen within 18 months of date of hire.
Good driving record
Ability to pass pre-assessment suitability screening
Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation
Ability to pass a psychological, medical and drug screen exam
Is Currently, or has been within the past 12 months, employed as an Oregon police officer with a minimum of three years of full-time employment as a sworn police officer in Oregon. DPSST certificatin(s) must not be expired.

Additional Requirements:
An ethically minded person who has a positive, upbeat attitude and demonstrates humility and compassion for helping people. A strong desire to work with a diverse community. Desire and commitment to help enrich the lives of our youth, and families. Someone who believes in community policing, is supportive of building positive police school relationships and is looking for a department who delivers exceptional service to customers.

Position Description:
Police Officers provide emergency aid, security, and protection of life and property for the citizens of Gervais by patrolling business, rural, and residential areas. They respond to requests for information and assistance, investigating criminal activity, subduing combative suspects, making arrests, working with people to solve problems associated with crime and neighborhood problems, and ensuring proper enforcement of laws and regulations.

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