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SILVERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
306 S. WATER ST.
SILVERTON, OREGON 97381
503-873-5326
http://www.silverton.or.us

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Updated: June 03, 2024

Job Title: Police Officer – Entry

Application Period: May 1, 2024 until filled

Bargaining Unit: Silverton Police Officer Association (SPOA)

Job Hours: Works varied shifts 24/7

Silverton Police Department is accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officer. Candidates must complete NTN's Frontline National exam and ORPAT. Contact HR@silverton.or.us for questions.

Salary Information: $28.56-$36.45 (Effective July 1, 2024, hourly rates will increase 5% to $29.99/hr-$38.28/hr)

Benefits: The City of Silverton offers an excellent benefits package that includes city-paid
employee health, dental and vision insurance, generous family coverage
options, city-paid employee contribution to PERS, and the option to contribute
to deferred compensation plans.

Incentives:

$175 per month for DPSST Intermediate Certification
$350 per month for DPSST Intermediate and DPSST Advanced Certification (after the probation period is completed)
Silverton Police Officers may also receive premium pay for Detective
assignment, Field Training Officer assignment, Motorcycle Assignment, bilingual proficiency, and longevity, pay.

To Apply:

Please see the next page for instructions, and also visit www.silverton.or.us/jobs for application materials and complete job descriptions.
Applications should be submitted to hr@silverton.or.us. Questions may be directed to Tammy Shaver, Human Resource Manager, at 503-874-2204 or hr@silverton.or.us. Additional materials not requested (letters, certificates, etc.) will not be accepted as part of any initial application.

Job Requirements

Age:
21 by hire date

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes (or able to attain one if moving from another state)

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
DPPST Standard: Visual acuity corrected to 20/20 (uncorrected no worse than 20/200), possess normal color discrimination and peripheral vision.

Summary:
The Silverton Police Department received the original State Accreditation under OAA in 2009 and has been re-accredited in 2022. It provides full 24-hour law enforcement services to a population of over 10,500 people in the Mid-Willamette Valley, located 12 miles east of Salem. In addition to general law enforcement services, the agency has specialty positions of Detective, Motorcycle Traffic Officer, and School Resource Officer (contract). The agency supports a Community Service Officer, Municipal Court, and Juvenile Municipal and Peer Court. The department has a full time staffing level of 17 sworn officers.

Responsibilities:

Patrols assigned areas, traffic enforcement, complaint, and accident investigation, criminal investigations, apprehension and arrest of criminals, using own judgment in deciding a course of action is expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance; works rotating shifts.
Meets with concerned community members, interviews suspects, witnesses, and drivers; Collects and preserves evidence; Arrests violators; Investigates and renders assistance at the scene, and documents vehicular accidents; Testifies in Municipal, State, and Federal Courts.
Prepares a variety of reports and records, including but not limited to; criminal investigations, crash investigations, and CAD reports.
Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent; Uses desktop computers in the police facility and mobile data terminals in patrol vehicles.
Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities; provides mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Department activities.

Minimum Qualifications:
The following requirements must be met for the position of entry level Police Officer:

A citizen of the United States
At least 21 years of age at the time of employment
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Oregon Driver’s license which meets the requirements of an acceptable driving record under the City’s Driving Policy
Meet DPSST physical agility, reading and writing requirements, including visual acuity corrected to 20/20 (uncorrected no worse than 20/200), possess normal color discrimination and peripheral vision, have the ability to chase, apprehend and cuff suspects, ability to use firearms and defensive tactics, ability to drive vehicles in emergency situations, and have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
The ability to qualify for Basic Police Officer certification from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) within one year of employment (training will be provided)
Basic computer literacy and keyboard skills
Be able to pass a thorough criminal background investigation
Be able to pass a thorough police applicant psychological testing which includes written testing and interview with Psychologist.
Be able to pass pre-employment medical and drug testing
Preference will be given to DPSST certified officers or certifiable officers who have attended and graduated from the DPSST Academy. NOTE: Individuals who have graduated from the DPSST Academy should reference Recruitment 22-09 Lateral Police Officer and follow those instructions.

Applicants can be disqualified at any time in the selection process for not being able to meet any of the required qualifications as outlined.

To Apply:
All applicants must submit a completed City application, detailed resume, and a cover letter.

Recruit applicants must complete a written test (National Testing Network Frontline test) before being considered for the interview process. Applicants who completed the National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline exam within the last year (June 16 , 2022 or later), with scores on file, may be invited to interview depending on a passing score of 75% in all three categories (Video, Reading, Writing).
- It is your responsibility to schedule the written exam or virtual proctored exam (Frontline)
- The City recognizes that there is currently limited or no testing availability for the physical ability test (ORPAT) due to COVID-19. Interested candidates who do NOT submit a score for a test taken on or after June 16, 2022, will be required to pass the ORPAT or a physical assessment of the City’s selection prior to a final job offer.

All applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Those who are offered a conditional offer will be required to pass a psychological, medical, and drug screening. Those who have not completed ORPAT will be required to pass it or an equivalent exam of the City’s selection during this phase.

The City of Silverton is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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