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CANBY CITY OF / CANBY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PO BOX 930
CANBY, OREGON 97013
503-266-0635
https://www.canbypolice.com / www.canbyoregon.gov

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Updated: June 24, 2025

Position Title: Lateral and Entry Level Police Officer

The City of Canby Police Department is seeking to hire and establish an eligibility list of entry level and lateral Police Officers to fill current and future full-time positions.

Certified Police Officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work, including discovery, investigation, report preparation and patrol, to enforce federal, state and local laws. The Canby Police Department includes 30 sworn positions, including a Chief and two Captains. Officers have the opportunity to work in a variety of specialized units or specialized teams.

This is a full time, non-exempt position, represented by the Canby Police Association. The City provides an excellent benefit and compensation package including PERS and a matching contribution of up to two percent of the employee's pay for deferred compensation (457 Plan). The City also offers a variety of additional compensation opportunities for Police Officers such as Intermediate and Advanced Certificate Pay and Specialty Assignment Pay. The City offers a 5% pay incentive for written and oral proficiency in the Spanish language or any other language if spoken by over 10% of the total Canby population.

Lateral Level Requirements:
Currently certified (or eligible to be certified upon hire) with Oregon State DPSST as a Police Officer and in good standing with their current and/ or previous department. Out of state- Certified as a Police Officer and in good standing with their department. Must have completed an equivalent police academy to the state of Oregon DPSST. Have completed a Field Training Program and off probation. Military Police, Federal Law Enforcement, Corrections and Parole/Probation DO NOT QUALIFY as a Lateral Police Officer.

Entry Level Application and Examination Process:
Interested individuals must complete and pass the required Frontline National Test with the National Testing Network (NTN) AND submit a City of Canby employment application https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/canbyoregon/jobs/4955674/police-officer-lateral-and-entry-level?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs by the closing date of June 23, 2025. Canby Police requires a score of 70% or higher in reading, writing and Frontline National Video assessment to be considered for a position. To schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Law Enforcement and sign up for the Canby Police Department. Additionally, ORPAT scores will need to be submitted prior to the closing date. If you do not have current ORPAT scores and need to complete testing, please contact Chief Jorge Tro TroJ@CanbyPolice.com to schedule. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

What to expect at the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:

Completion of the application process for testing.
Review all information related to the Canby Police Department Police Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary and benefits.
Detailed information about the testing process for both the entry level test and ORPAT testing.
Opportunity to take online practice tests at www.frontlinetest.com
Schedule your own test time. Tests are offered multiple times each week, including remote testing.
Take high quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair testing environment.

Upon completion of the entry level exam and ORPAT testing, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the Canby Police Department. Top Candidates who attain a passing score on both the entry level exam and the physical abilities (ORPAT) test will be invited to continue in other stages of the department’s selection process.

National Testing Network does not replace the Canby Police Department’s responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the Canby Police Department where the final decisions are made.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May provide informal training/instruction to volunteers and new employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities.

Patrol streets, businesses and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Issue warnings or citations for violations. Perform security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles. Make arrests; conduct searches; transport and release prisoners.
Respond to calls, including traffic accidents, major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, burglaries, assaults, family disputes, etc. Investigate and take appropriate actions. Direct traffic at accident/crime scenes and perform CPR/First Aid as necessary.
Maintain written records and prepare reports regarding investigations, which are reviewed by supervisor and used for crime prevention, prosecution and office activities. Testify in court periodically.
Conduct preliminary case/incident investigations and related follow-up activities; gather and preserve evidence; interview and take statements from victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; and accurately prepare and attest to related reports and logs. Prepare and swear to facts in obtaining search warrants.
Maintain effective working relationship between adjacent law enforcement agencies. Provide assistance and back-up as requested. Provide appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, the media and citizens regarding on-going investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, gang documentation, etc.
Perform crime prevention activities that include surveillance patrols and dissemination of information to the public. Participate in public relations programs that may include speaking to citizen and school groups, and public service efforts.
Aid stranded motorists, conduct vacation house checks and welfare checks. Check road/street signs and report defects or problems. Assist the public as needed.
Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public.
Performs additional duties as assigned

Competency Profile

The individual in this position is expected to possess or acquire:

Thorough knowledge of police practices and procedures, investigative methods and techniques, federal, state and local laws, report writing, firearm use and safety precautions.
Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions and act upon them accordingly; speak and write clearly and effectively, prepare clear, comprehensive, objective reports; operate assigned equipment and vehicles skillfully and safely; analyze situations and problems quickly and objectively to determine course of action.
Must be of good moral fitness (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.

Job Qualification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must not have been convicted of any crime punishable as a felony in any jurisdiction or a crime involving domestic violence (applicants with lesser criminal records will be evaluated on an individual basis).
Must not have any discharge less than honorable from any branch of the military.
Must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Must have successfully completed the Police Academy and have possession of DPSST Basic certification.
Must pass all phases of the examination process, including an oral and written exam, background investigation, psychological test, physical and agility testing.
Honesty and Integrity are two of the most important attributes that a police officer must possess. Officers shall conduct themselves so as not to impair their working relationship with other employees or with the public, so that confidence in the police service is secured and maintained. These two attributes are essential job qualifications to remain employed as a police officer. These are core expectations as a condition of holding certification as a police officer in the state of Oregon, as required by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (D.P.S.S.T.)

Preferred Qualifications

Previous college-level training or additional experience in law enforcement.
Knowledge of the community and surrounding area.
Related training e.g. first aid, CPR, hazardous materials, firearms training, LEDS general level certification, etc.
Bi-lingual English/Spanish.

Working Conditions and Supplemental Information

Mental effort

Usually, normal concentration and deadlines with occasional periods of sustained deadline pressure.

Physical effort

High: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility and the ability to operate a motorized vehicle, including a police motorcycle if assigned to the Traffic Team. Duties involve moving or wearing materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis; however may be required to move adults weighing up to 200 pounds on an infrequent basis. Equipment worn typically weighs in excess of 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, motorized vehicle, firearms, etc. Position may be required to deal with violent and combative individuals requiring considerable physical effort.

Work environment

Extreme Risks/Discomforts: Work locations are in all types of indoor and outdoor environments. Contact with individuals who may become violent, combative, under the influence of drugs/alcohol, mentally ill or who have communicable diseases.

Travel requirements

Requires frequent local travel.

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