Job Information

MOLALLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
117 N MOLALLA AVE
MOLALLA, OREGON 97038
5038298817
https://www.cityofmolalla.com/police

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Updated: July 24, 2025

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Patrol Officer (Lateral/Recruit)
(Full Time / Non-Exempt / Represented by Clackamas County Police Officer Association)

Salary: $71,685 to $94,057 annual salary range, plus City paid PERS and Benefits. Eligible for additional compensation based on current certifications, certificates, and/or English/Spanish bilingual.

Opens: July 22nd, 2025
Closes: Until Filled

Recruit Apply:
Full testing services for the position of police officer through National Testing Network Inc. To fill out an application and schedule a test go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Law Enforcement, and sign up for the Molalla Police Department. Molalla Police Department application and resume required. https:// www.cityofmolalla.com/Jobs

Lateral Apply:
No testing required. Molalla Police Department application and resume required. https:// www.cityofmolalla.com/Jobs

For questions/help contact:
Nicole Ricker
(503) 829-8817 phone
PO Box 248
(503) 829-3461 fax
Molalla OR 97038
admin@molallapolice.com

REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered, candidates must be free of any acts that would adversely reflect on their fitness to perform their duties as a police officer. Must be of good moral character and understand that any acts that reflect dishonesty, deceit, or misrepresentation adversely reflects on their fitness to perform their duties as a police officer. Must have physical strength, stamina, and agility to sufficiently perform the duties of this position.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, have no felony convictions, be at least 21 years of age, have as a minimum a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Candidates must have the ability to successfully complete a thorough background investigation, post-offer psychological and medical examination, including pre-employment drug screen. Ideal candidates will be individuals who have a proven track record of being honest, objective, hard-working, able to communicate effectively, and are customer service oriented.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

A completed Molalla Police Department application (City of Molalla applications not accepted) and resume are required. https:// www.cityofmolalla.com/Jobs

RECRUIT SELECTION & NOTIFICATION PROCESS:

The Molalla Police Department offers full testing services for the position of police officer through National Testing Network Inc. To fill out an application and schedule testing, please go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Law Enforcement, and sign up for the Molalla Police Department. Previous ORPAT scores accepted up to 6 months old.

LATERAL SELECTION & NOTIFICATION PROCESS:

Lateral candidates are not required to test through National Testing Network or complete the ORPAT test, but must submit a completed Molalla Police Department application and resume. To qualify as a lateral applicant, you must be certified as a basic police officer. Oregon’s Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) maintains authority to determine acceptable lateral transfer of out of state certification to Oregon.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Molalla is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or physical disability. The City of Molalla provides access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, contact Sharon Tramel at (503) 729-0293 or hr@cityofmolalla.com

Job Requirements

Age:
21 at time of hiring

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes, with acceptable driving record – or ability to get Oregon license by the date of hire.

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Must meet the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements as detailed in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs).

Academy Certification:
Entry Level - Must attend and successfully complete the Police Academy and have possession of DPSST Basic certificate required within one year of appointment.

*To qualify as a lateral officer, candidates must possess a current Basic Police DPSST certification or equivalent out of state certification.

Prior Experience:
Preferred but not required for entry-level Police Officers

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