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GRAND RONDE POLICE DEPARTMENT 9655 GRAND RONDE ROAD GRAND RONDE, OREGON 97347 503-879-1826
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Updated: August 18, 2025
Classification: Police Officer - Lateral
The Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department is currently hiring a Police Officer – Lateral. All candidates must take the FrontLine National test OR the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) and have a valid passing ORPAT (all tests must have been completed within one year of your application date).
Candidates must also complete a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde application, found at https://grandronde.acquiretm.com/home.aspx
Applicants are responsible for contacting NTN and arranging for their own testing. If you have completed the ORPAT and/or POST with another department, you may submit your results on department letterhead with your application.
Salary Information: $32.74- $42.16/hr (84 hour pay period)
DPSST CERTIFICATE INCENTIVE PAY:
Tribal Police Officers obtaining DPSST certifications may receive additional pay incentive
Police Officers receiving their intermediate certification may receive additionalincentive pay by 1.5%Police Officers receiving their advanced certification may receive additional incentivepay by 3%Police Officers receiving their supervisor, management or executive certification mayreceive additional incentive pay by 4%
Bilingual incentive pay, 5% when eligible
Lateral employees are eligible for incentives upon completion of probation.
Lateral hires may receive up to a $3,000.00 sign on bonus for accepting employment with the Tribe and remaining satisfactorily employed at the Tribal Police Department for a period of one (1) year.
EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY
Tribal Police Department employees obtaining higher level education may receive additional payincentive. The degree must benefit the police department.
Employees may receive up to 2.5% for an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice.Employees may receive up to 5% for a Bachelor degree in Criminal JusticeEmployees may receive up to 7% for a Master or Doctorate degree in Criminal Justice
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS, INCENTIVES AND PERKS
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is proud to offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits, incentive and perks package that includes the following:
Benefits
· The Employee Health plan offers a bundled plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy Coverage. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde pays 100% of the employee only premium. This leaves your premium contribution for spouse, child/children or family at a reasonable rate. The premiums are automatically deducted from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis. Pre-tax means that you do not pay Federal, State, Social Security or Medicare taxes on the monies used to pay your premiums - leaving you with more money in your pocket!
· Coverage begins on the first day of the month following 30 days from the date of hire or employee status change to a full time position.
· Supplemental insurance through SunLife including Accidental Death and dismemberment, Group Accident, Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Life, and Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability.
· Paid Time Off – Paid Time Off is accrued based on years of service. Within the first year of hire employees can accrue up to 20 days at an accrual rate 3.07 hours/week.
· 401k & IRA Plans with up to a 6% employer matching contribution. See benefits guide for details.
· Wellness Program – offer several opportunities each year for such things as weight loss and exercise i.e. walking challenges.
· Employee Assistance Program – The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to all full and part time employees and their family members. This completely confidential service can help you with personal issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, relationships, parenting concerns, depression, financial worries or other problems. You and your family members can receive up to five (5) confidential counseling sessions per year at no cost to you.
Teladoc
· A free service to eligible employees, which saves the copay required when you visit a doctor’s office. This FREE service provides employees and their eligible dependents with 24/7/365 access to US board-certified doctors by phone or online video. Teladoc does not replace your primary care physician. It is a convenient option that allows you to talk to a doctor who can diagnose, recommend treatment and prescribe medication.
Perks
· Fourteen company paid holidays plus paid Administrative days
· Fuel Discount – employees receive a fuel discount at Grand Ronde Food & Fuel Company located on casino property. Currently at a rate of .30 cents/gallon.
· Employee Discount Program – We receive discounts from other companies such as online services for Columbia Sportswear and Sketchers, local eateries, fitness centers, vehicle maintenance, hotels nationwide, and miscellaneous businesses.
· Career Development Training and Opportunities – we offer on-site training and development opportunities for our employees.
· Gift Store Discounts – Employees receive a 20% discount at our Gift Store.
· Free Flu Immunizations – this is offered each year in preparation of flu season.
Contact Information:Human Resources
503-879-2109
employmentteam@grandronde.org
Department Overview: The Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department provides 24/7 law enforcement coverage to 1500 residents within several housing developments and the Spirit Mountain Casino. There are 12 sworn officers, including the Police Chief, Lieutenant, Sergeant and Corporal. The members of the Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department truly care about our community based policing style and providing excellent customer service.
Within the department specialized assignments include; School Resource Officer (SRO), Detective, Community Resource Officer (CSO) and Forest Patrol.
Area Information: We are located in Oregon's coast range about 30 miles east of Salem and 25 minutes west of the Oregon Coast. The Grand Ronde Community has several stores and gas stations, a medical clinic, a museum and many more government buildings.
Population: 1500 (Community of Grand Ronde)
Age : 21
Citizenship Required : Yes
High School Grad/GED : Yes
Valid OREGON Driver's License : Yes, Oregon driver license required.
Ability to Read/Speak English : Yes
Vision : Must meet the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements as detailed in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 259-008-0000.
College : Not required
Academy Certification : Lateral applicants must possess at least a Basic certification from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, and/or any equivalent out-of-state certification recognized by DPSST.
Prior Experience : Required
Hiring Process : Candidates must pass all written, physical, oral, background, medical, and psychological examinations.
Criminal Activity Disqualifiers : Please see OAR 259-008-0070 for felony and criminal disqualifiers.
Driving Disqualifiers : Per CTGR driving policy
Drug Use Disqualifiers : Please see OAR 259-008-0070 for drug use disqualifiers. Must pass a drug screen prior to employment.
Employment Disqualifiers :
Discharge from employment related to poor performance, attendance, policy violations, or inability to adjust to corrective discipline. Any discharge from the armed services other than honorable will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Additional Disqualifiers: The Grand Ronde Tribal Police Chief will make a determination regarding a candidate’s overall suitability to be considered for employment as a police officer based on the totality of their history in the areas above.
