Job Information

MADRAS CITY OF
125 SW E ST
MADRAS, OREGON 97741
541-325-0312

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Updated: December 20, 2024

Position Title: Entry Level Police Officer

For more information about becoming an officer or about any of our open positions:

Timothy Plummer, Police Chief, tplummer@madraspd.us 541-475-2424 ext 205
Rebecca J.Mock,Ph.D., HR Director rmock@cityofmadras.us 541-325-0312

APPLICATION PROCESS BEGINS HERE

The City of Madras offers full testing services for the position of Entry Level Police Officer through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select ‘Find Jobs’, then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for the City of Madras.

When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:

Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.

Review all information related to the City of Madras - Entry Level Police Officer, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.

Review detailed information about the testing process.
Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).

Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Madras. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on City of Madras’ eligibility list. The City of Madras will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.

National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the City of Madras’ responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the City of Madras where the final decisions are made.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete application that includes all of the following items:

A complete application from governmentjobs.com website (click the link to be connected automatically)
Attached formal Cover Letter (required)
Attached formal Resume (required)
National Testing Network Frontline Test Completed within the past 12 months

* Please note we consider a score of 70% or higher in all three categories passing. You will also need to achieve a 5:30 time on your ORPAT test. Madras PD can help you schedule your ORPAT test if you have not taken this test.

Applicants must provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran's preference.

Benefits Include:

All uniforms and gear provided
100% Employer Paid PERS
Five Percent (5%) Base Pay for Bilingual (Spanish)
Longevity Pay
Certification Pay
90% City pays /10% Employee pays Regence Health Insurance in 31 days or less (low premiums w/generous annual health savings contributions paid by employer)
Ten paid holidays (includes 8 hours floating holiday pay)
Wellness Benefits
Paid vacation:

1 year = 5 days
2 year = 15 days
5 years = 20 days
10 years = 25 days
+ 1 year for each additional year after 15 years of service w/ a 6 week maximum

Sick leave accrues on a monthly basis at a rate of eight (8) hours per each month worked.

Madras Police Employees Association contract available upon request by calling 541-325-0312. Current collective bargaining agreement is effective 2022 – 2025.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. 21 or over, must have valid local driver's license. DPSST Basic Certificate upon hire or within the probationary period.

Prior law enforcement and/or college degree in related field preferred; OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of this position. Other equivalent combinations of education, training or have served in the military with an Honorable Discharge or any equivalent combination of Law Enforcement work experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The position requires:

Working knowledge of all phases of police work including principles and practices of modern crime prevention, investigation, criminal identification, apprehension, rules of evidence, traffic control and safety, care and custody of prisoners, and record keeping.
Working knowledge of constitutional and statutory laws governing law enforcement, the geography of the community, the ability to organize and use investigative techniques and procedures, and the ability to observe and remember detail.
Sufficient physical skill to apprehend and detain suspects, use a firearm and other weapons, and safely operate a police vehicle in a pursuit situation and or use in defensive driving techniques.
Utilize conflict resolution, conduct interviews and interrogations, sometimes work with disturbed, angry, or emotional individuals or groups.
Working knowledge of criminal behavior that contributes to crimes and ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to recognize actual and potential dangers and determine proper course of action.
Sufficient English language and writing skills with the ability to read and write reports; the ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
Ability to understand laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, as well as sufficient math skills to record measurements, sums, and readings.
Ability to cope with stressful situations firmly, tactfully, and with respect for individual citizen’s rights.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and with citizens in an atmosphere that respects and supports diversity.

FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - The duties listed are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this job classification. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific essential functions and responsibilities the incumbent may be expected to perform.

Patrols a designated work shift that will vary from time-to-time. Maintains continuous availability by radio and/or telephone while working a shift. Conducts automobile and foot patrol, traffic control, investigation, and first-aid duties at incidents or accidents.
Patrols city streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to deter crime, preserve peace, and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct and law violations.
Responds to calls and reports of possible crime and takes initial action as situations require for securing the scene. Responds to emergency calls for a variety of incidents such as, but not limited to, accidents, civil disturbances, domestic disturbances, missing children, prowlers, etc. Ensures that calls for ambulance and other assistance are made.
Interviews and interrogates available victims, witnesses, and suspects. Completes incident and arrest reports. Gathers and preserves evidence. Describes and documents the scene of the incident to include measurements, photographs, and descriptions. Analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests or issues citations to offenders.
Conducts follow-up investigations of incidents and crimes during the assigned work shift. Locates and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects. Develops leads. Searches the scene of the incident for additional evidence. Documents and prepares cases for arrest and legal proceedings.
Participates in the investigation of criminal law violations. Gathers crime scene evidence and compiles information to support investigations. Prepares cases for filing of charges, court testifying, and related uses.
Prepares a variety of records and reports such as, but not limited to, investigations, field interrogations, vehicle impound, traffic hazards, alcohol-breath analyzer readings, bad checks, and routine shift activity.
Coordinates work activities with other officers and City departments, as needed. Exchanges information with other law enforcement agencies. Seeks advice from the City Attorney, Courts, and Chief of Police to support work activity and direction.
Participates in community-based Police activity and programs. Provides general information about department activities and special programs.
Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and models and promotes the core values of the organization.

Nature of Work:

This position performs law enforcement and crime prevention duties including patrol and investigations. Enforces federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and codes. Must be willing to work 8, 10 or 12-hour shift assignments. Officers must be willing to workday shift, swing shift or graveyard shift assignments including weekends and holidays. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works outside in all weather conditions and may work in precarious places, with firearms and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, blood borne or airborne pathogens, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. Physical exertion is required to climb stairs, go over walls, run, move heavy objects, crawl through tight spaces, kneel in confined areas and sit for a long period of time during surveillance. Physical effort is required to lift materials, equipment, and persons exceeding 75 lbs, and subdue combative persons.

Equal employment opportunity:

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.

Accommodations:

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 541-325-0312.

Veterans' Preference:

Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for positions with the City of Madras. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please attach any qualifying documents requested in the application process.

APPLICATIONS ARE COMPLETED ONLINE AT governmentjobs.com - PLEASE CLICK THE LINK TO BE REDIRECTED

The City of Madras HR Director will maintain an eligibility list for Entry Level Police Officers; this list will be maintained at the discretion of the department.

Any application questions can be emailed to rmock@cityofmadras.us

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