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TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT 13125 SW HALL BLVD TIGARD, OREGON 97223 5037182554 http://www.tigard-or.gov
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Updated: January 08, 2025
Position Title: Police Officer
The Tigard Police Department is hiring for several vacant Police Officer positions! Candidates must complete the following to be considered for the position:
Salary Information: $82,441.32-$102,717.16 annually
Benefit Information:
Department ContactLT. Monty Fox503-718-2732monty.fox@tigard-or.gov
Department Overview: The Tigard Police Department is a progressive and professional organization employing roughly 100 people, between sworn officers and support staff.The Tigard Police Department is committed to a community policing philosophy and works very closely with the public providing a wide range of programs and information. There are three divisions within the Police Department, including Operations, Services and Administration. Operations are the uniform and traffic branch. Administration includes the public information and crime prevention functions. Services consists of records, detectives, property control, commercial crimes unit, school resource officers, youth services and training.
City Information: Tigard is a city of more than 50,000 residents located immediately southwest of Portland in rapidly growing Washington County. It is situated in the Tualatin Valley 80 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and 70 miles west of Mt. Hood and the Oregon Cascades.
Regional development has resulted in significant growth in daytime populations within the City of Tigard. The area is a popular destination because of the Washington Square shopping mall and a host of businesses and other attractions. Considering the added influx of visitors to the area, the average daytime population approaches 100,000.
Washington County and the Portland metro-area are nationally recognized as one of the most livable areas in the country. Often referred to as the "Silicon Forest" for its continuing growth in high technology, Washington County is home to renowned companies such as Tektronics, Intel and NEC, as well as world headquarters of Nike, Inc.
As a community, Tigard strives to manage growth and blend the amenities of a modern city with the friendliness and spirit of a small town. Located close to Portland, Tigard offers its residents the best of big city culture and events as well as a wealth of opportunity for activity and recreation
Population: 54,000+
Age:Must be 21 years or older at the time of applicationCitizenship Required:Must be a U.S. CitizenHigh School Grad / GED:Must possess a high school diploma or GEDDriver's License:Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver license by time of hire; for residents of Washington State, a Washington-issued driver license is acceptableAbility to Read/Speak English:Must be able to read and write the English languageVision:No vision requirementsCollege:Prefer college degree in related law enforcement fieldAcademy Certification:Must possess a DPSST Basic Police Officer certification within one year of hirePrior Experience:No prior experience is requiredAdditional Requirements:Prefer bilingual in English and SpanishHiring Process:If you are interested in becoming a Tigard Police Officer, here are the steps in the process: Step 1: Take the NTN Testing Exam Candidates must pass this exam before moving forward with the process. Step 2: Online Application Once candidates pass the NTN exam, they will receive an automated email from NTN with instructions and a link to a webpage to submit a City of Tigard employment application. The candidate can create a profile in advance at www.governmentjobs.com. Step 3: ORPAT Candidates will need to pass the Oregon Physical Agility Test (ORPAT) somewhere during the process prior to the department initiating a background investigation. Candidates may already have taken the test with other agencies, which the department will accept if ORPAT test complies with state standards (and is not altered or adjusted by the agency offering the test). Step 4: Oral Boards (Panel Interviews) The candidate’s application will be reviewed and if the criteria is met, the individual will receive an email inviting them to schedule a date and time for an interview. Step 5: Background Investigation Those prospective hires who pass the oral boards will then undergo an extensive background investigation that requires an extraordinary level of integrity and honesty. Step 6: Interview with the Chief of Police Once the background check is passed, the candidate will be invited to panel interview that includes the Chief of Police. Step 7: Final With an offer of employment, a candidate must undergo:
The Tigard Police Department provides a variety of career possibilities for Police Officers in special assignment positions including K-9, Traffic Safety Unit, Drug Investigations.Disqualifications:
The following types of illegal drug use or possession will be considered an automatic disqualification in the pre-employment selection process for police personnel, with no exceptions:
Oregon will not certify as a police officer anyone who has been convicted of: For complete details of disqualifiers to receive state certification as law enforcement - please visit the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) website for the Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) #259-008-0070 Denial/Revocation.
Compensation and Benefits:Compensation We offer incentive pay for intermediate and advanced certification and educational achievement as well as a Spanish-language bilingual incentive. Lateral officers are placed by experience in a commensurate salary range. Benefits The Police Officer position is classified under the Tigard Police Officer's Association. The City of Tigard offers an excellent benefits package including health care, offering a choice of Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Kaiser Permanente Health with a defined employee pre-tax deductible contribution, paid vacation, sick and holiday pay, 6% PERS pick up and an optional deferred compensation program. Employee Benefit details can be found on the Human Resources page. Incentive Pay The City of Tigard offers pay incentives for education and certification levels for police officers.
Tigard PD offers several specialty assignments with premium pay:
There is also a Spanish-language incentive for employees that meet acceptable standards.
