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City of Grants Pass lists this Lateral Police Officer opportunity in grants pass, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Grants Pass Police Department Officer PositionJoin the Grants Pass Police Department- there is no better place to be! Officers serve our community with a team that values a culture of respect and excellence. A lateral officer must hold an active Oregon DPSST Police Officer certification or a current valid Police Officer certification from another state and been employed as a certified Police Officer. Lateral Officers must meet the Oregon DPSST physical requirements and requirements of the department. Lateral Officers will be provided with duty related equipment. In addition to base salary, incentives available upon verification to Police Officers include:Associate Degree 2.5%Bachelor Degree 5%Second language 1.25%DPSST Intermediate Certificate 2.5%DPSST Advanced Certificate 4.0%(Associate and Bachelor Degree incentives are not cumulative.) Lateral Officer Incentives:Signing Bonus Upon Meeting Eligibility Requirements: $1,000 at the time of hire for a Lateral Officer with meeting the qualified years of experience as a sworn, full-time officer.Step at hire and accrual lump sums: Based on years worked as a sworn, full-time officer. Please inquire with Human Resources for more information.The residency requirement for the position of police officer is forty-five (45) minutes from City limits as it exists within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). Questions regarding the role, contact Human Resources.The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of our community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service. If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!Minimum QualificationsGraduation from High School or GED and 1 year of work experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job as those listed. The Police Officer job description viewed here.Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.Meet physical standards as set by the Department of Public Safety on Standards and Training (DPSST).Current certified Police Officer in Oregon or another state with reciprocity.How to ApplyAny application missing required materials will not be considered. Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are: 1. City Application 2. Supplemental Questionnaire 3. Resume 4. Cover LetterRanking and SelectionThe ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience and knowledge, education, responses to supplemental questionnaire, submission of required materials and meeting minimum qualifications and special qualifications of the position. The initial process may include oral interviews and skills testing. Final selection will require a background investigation, including a criminal history review, and, depending on the position, a psychological screening, physical, functional and/or drug screening. All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process. Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application. Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law. It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.BenefitsCity of Grants Pass Summary of Benefits 2026 Health Insurance The City provides a full family healthcare package that includes medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance. Full family coverage includes spouse, registered domestic partner or same sex domestic partner and children up to age 26. Most employees are currently provided two options for health insurance and may elect to have their portion of the health insurance premium deduction taken out of their paycheck on a pre-tax basis. Employee rates for 2026 for health and dental coverage range from $185 to $194 per month depending on the coverage selected. In addition to health coverage, the City contributes $234 per month to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA/VEBA) on the employee's behalf. Dental Insurance The City provides two carriers for dental coverage, PacificSource with two options available. PacificSource Dental allows employees to select any dentist covered by PacificSource. Retirement The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). An employee is eligible for PERS after six months of service (unless the employee is already a PERS member, then contributions are immediate). The employee's contribution of 6% is paid by the City under each collective bargaining agreement and the personnel rules at this time. Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) An employee who is new to Oregon public service and was hired on or after August 29, 2003, becomes an OPSRP Pension Program member if the employee works six full calendar months in a qualifying position for an OPSRP-Participating employer. The six-month waiting period cannot be interrupted by more than 30 consecutive working days and must be served with the same employer. Life Insurance The City provides life insurance to all full-time employees at one time their annual salary. An employee can voluntarily choose to purchase additional life insurance, spousal life and/or dependent life. Accidental Death and Dismemberment The City provides accidental death and dismemberment insurance to all full-time employees at one time their annual salary. Long Term Disability The City provides benefits at the rate of 60% of salary with a maximum monthly benefit of $9,000 and a maximum covered salary of $15,000 per month. This benefit has a 90-day elimination period. Flexible Spending/125 Program Employees may elect to set aside monies pre-tax for out of pocket medical (maximum deferral $3,400) and/or dependent care (maximum deferral $5,000) expenses. FICA and Medicare The City participates in Social Security and pays the employer's portion of FICA and Medicare for each employee. Deferred Compensation Program Deferred compensation is a voluntary program which allows employees to designate a dollar amount or percentage of their pay for pre-tax retirement savings. These funds are deducted from an employee's check after FICA taxes, but before state and federal taxes, are applied. These funds are held state and federal tax free until the employee begins to withdraw funds. An employee is eligible to withdraw funds upon separation of service. The City provides four different carriers from which the employee can select. Employees may defer a maximum of $24,500 in 2026, with "catch-up" provisions that apply to those employees nearing retirement. Worker's Compensation Approved on-the-job injuries are paid at approximately 66 2/3% of regular salary upon acceptance of the claim. The difference between employee's normal net and worker's compensation claim is paid by the City under the terms and conditions set forth in Administrative Policy 5-1 and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Holiday/Holiday Compensation Management, supervisors, non-represented, and Grants Pass Employee Association employees receive 10 paid holidays per year. Police personnel receive a holiday compensation bank of 48 hours each July 1 and January 1. Fire represented personnel receive a holiday compensation bank of 132 hours (56-hour schedule) each July 1 based on the prior years' service. Personal Holiday Grants Pass Employee Association and Confidential-Classified employees receive 2 personal use-it or lose-it holidays per year, pro-rated based on the total months of service for the prior calendar year. Management and supervisory employees receive 1 personal use-it or lose-it holiday per year. Vacation Vacation accrual is provided to each regular full-time and regular part-time
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grants pass, OR, 97526, US
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