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SHERWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT 20495 SW BORCHERS DRIVE SHERWOOD, OREGON 97140 503-625-5523 https://www.sherwoodoregon.gov/police
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Updated: August 28, 2025
The City of Sherwood Police Department is hiring Entry Level Police OfficersAs a certified Police Officer, these positions perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation and patrol to enforce state and local laws. In these important roles, the successful candidates will oversee police program areas that may require additional specialized training to include conducting trainings and orientations to volunteers, students and newly assigned personnel in a variety of policies, procedures and best practices.*Shift work is a requirement for this position.*COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVES:Candidates start at the entry salary rate unless qualified as a Lateral Police Officer. In addition to base pay, Police Officers are eligible to receive additional compensation for the highest professional certification and the highest level of education the employee has received, as follows:
Several additional premiums include the following:
For additional information, please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Sherwood and the Sherwood Police Officers' Association (SPOA), which can be found in this link: SPOA.Please review the benefits tab on this recruitment to see the excellent and numerous benefits and wellness activities we offer our employees!City of Sherwood is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Examples of Duties
This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed by the position, but does not include other occasional work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position. Essential Duties:1. 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.2. Respond to calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, etc., and take appropriate actions. Direct traffic at accident/crime scenes as necessary. Perform CPR/First Aid as necessary.3. 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 as necessary.4. 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, prepare related reports and logs.5. 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.6. 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.7. Make arrests; conduct searches; transport and release prisoners.8. Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public.9. Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas. Auxiliary Duties: Provide assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain department issued equipment. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of: Thorough police practices and procedures, investigative methods and techniques, federal, state and local laws, report writing, firearm use and safety precautions. Education and Experience: Typical education would include the equivalent to high school graduation and ability to complete DPSST Basic law enforcement training and obtain state certification.
Requirements/Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility and the ability to operate a motorized vehicle. Duties involve moving or wearing materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis; however maybe required to move adults weighing up to 200 pounds on an infrequent basis. 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.Working Conditions: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. Incumbent operates police vehicles and may be required to sit/stand/walk for extended periods while performing various duties. Position is subject to 24-hour emergency call-back. Must be available for rotating shifts including weekend assignments.The City of Sherwood provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities when needed to enable the individual to perform the essential duties and meet the essential requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations are evaluated on an individual basis in accordance with applicable law.
Application and Examination Process
Please be advised all notifications pertaining to this recruitment (e.g. exam invitations, exam results) will be e-mailed to you at the e-mail address provided on your employment application. Please be sure to provide your current and complete e-mail address. Check your inbox as well as your spam folder for correspondence as your e-mail provider or personal settings may flag the e-mail as spam. Contact the Human Resources Department with any questions.
Application and Examination Process: An entry level exam with a passing score of 70% on each element of the exam and ORPAT test is required (all tests must have been completed within one year of your application date). Interested individuals must submit a city of Sherwood online employment application and complete required testing by the closing date in order to be considered. Incomplete applications may not be processed.
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What to expect at the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
* Completion of the application process for testing
* Review all information related to the Sherwood 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 convenient test time. Tests are offered multiple times a 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 Sherwood Police Department. 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 selection process.National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing and ORPAT testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the Sherwood Police Department's responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the Sherwood Police Department where the final decisions are made.
Selection ProcessPlease be advised all notifications pertaining to this recruitment (e.g. exam invitations, exam results) will be e-mailed to you at the e-mail address provided on your employment application. Please be sure to provide your current and complete e-mail address. Check your inbox as well as your spam folder for correspondence as your e-mail provider or personal settings may flag the e-mail as spam. STEP 1: Complete your Application in NEOGOV - All applicants are processed through NEOGOV which means you MUST register a login within the system. Once you register, you must complete a thorough application for this recruitment. STEP 2: Human Resources will perform an in-depth evaluation of education, experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include any additional attachments and responses to the supplemental questions (if applicable). STEP 3: Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the Human Resources evaluation step as soon as possible. Please note: Candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family. Veterans' PreferenceIf you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please make sure to upload the required documentation to your application and self-select your veteran status. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities ActReasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-625-4201 or e-mail to: humanresources@sherwoodoregon.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Status of Your ApplicationYou will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that City of Sherwood communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Questions (?'s) Regarding This RecruitmentLydia McEvoy, Human Resources Directormcevoyl@sherwoodoregon.gov
* City of Sherwood is a drug-free workplace *
