Job Information

HOOD RIVER CITY OF
207 2ND STREET
HOOD RIVER, OREGON 97031

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Updated: June 23, 2025

Position Title: Police Officer Entry/Lateral

Open Date: June 17, 2025

Close Date: Until filled with first review on July 28th, 2025

Salary range:

$5,950/month - $7,110/ month

Laterals may start higher in the salary range based on experience.

POLICE OFFICER (Lateral or Entry Level)- HOOD RIVER, OR – Pop. 8305. Salary range eefective July 1st, 2025 is $5,950-$7,110/mo. DOQ. This position is represented by the Hood River Police Association, who are currently negotiating a new bargaining agreement. Starting salary for a lateral hire is negotiable based on relevant law enforcement experience. Lateral level applicants with a minimum of 2 years’ experience will automatically be awarded an interview and are not required to complete the written or physical testing phase. Entry level candidates for position must pass written, physical agility, and psychological tests, as well as a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening Bi-lingual Spanish preferred. Excellent benefit package offered; Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, City pays 90% of Health Insurance Premium, City VEBA contributions, vacation, and paid leave/Holiday accruals. Bi-lingual pay 5%, Intermediate Certificate pay 5%, Advanced Certificate pay 10%. EE/AA.

Inquiries Contact
Don Cheli Lieutenant
541-387-5256 ext. 1066
d.cheli@cityofhoodriver.gov

To apply:

Applications and a full position description may be obtained at https://cityofhoodriver.gov/employment-opportunities/ or in-person at the Hood River Police Department: 207 Second Street, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Applications may be hand-delivered, mailed to City of Hood River administration, or emailed to s.galvez@cityofhoodriver.gov.

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The City of Hood River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Requirements

Age:
21

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
DPSST standard: Visual acuity corrected to 20/20, possess normal color discrimination and peripheral vision

Academy Certification:
Must possess or achieve a DPSST Basic Police Certification within one year of appointment.

Prior Experience:
Not required but preferred

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