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City of Bend is Hiring a Police Officer - Entry Level Near Bend, OR
SummaryAbout Us:The City of Bend Police Department is actively seeking qualified Entry Officer applicants to join our dynamic team as Police Officers. Our department is known for its commitment to community policing and innovation, serving a city with over 106,000 residents. As an employee of the Bend Police Department, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a professional law enforcement agency that values teamwork, integrity, and excellence. This opportunity is a Bend Police Association, FLSA non-exempt (overtime eligible) position.
Application RequirementsTo be considered for this position, applicants need only submit a complete online application that includes:
Complete applications must be received no later than Thursday, May 30, 2024 (05/30/2024) at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT.Job Highlights
Anticipated Hiring Process Phases Include
National Testing Network TestingNo need to test before your interview. If you are selected and receive an invitation to an Oral Board, the City of Bend Police Department will sponsor your NTN testing at the Bend Police Department. Applicants who hold a four-year degree are exempt from this requirement. If you have tested within the past 12 months (May 2, 2023 forward) we will honor your scores.
Entry Applicant InformationEntry applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be registered to attend the Basic Police Academy at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training in Salem, Oregon as a fully employed City of Bend Police Officer. The Basic Police academy is 16 weeks in length and consists of 640 hours of Training.
Join the Bend Police Department and become a part of a progressive, innovative, and community-based law enforcement agency committed to the well-being of our community and our dedicated team members. We look forward to welcoming you as a new officer to our force.
Please note that this announcement establishes an eligibility list active for six months from the closing date (May 30, 2024 - November 2024) and may be canceled at the discretion of the City.
Functions, Duties And ResponsibilitiesFUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities which are not listed in any particular order of importance:
Wages And BenefitsEntry Level Police Officers start at step one within the salary schedule. Below is the wage scale currently used by the Bend Police Department as of January 2023, it does not guarantee a specific rate of pay.
Pay Step Step 1Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5Monthly Salary $6,573 $6,901 $7,246 $7,609 $7,989
Additional Pay Incentives
Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. At the City of Bend, we don't just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
Application RequirementsTo be considered for this position, applicants need only submit a complete online application that includes:
- Attached formal Cover Letter (required)
- Attached formal Resume (required)
Complete applications must be received no later than Thursday, May 30, 2024 (05/30/2024) at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT.Job Highlights
- Starting Salary: $78,878 up to $95,876 (not including overtime or other pay incentives).
- Additional Certification Pay: 10% for Intermediate and 15% for Advanced certifications.
- Uniforms and Gear: Supplied.
- Work Schedule: 11.25-hour schedule, four working days followed by four days off to enjoy Central Oregon.
- Wellness Programs: On-duty workouts, onsite mental health clinician, functional fitness, and more.
- Educational Reimbursements: Available.
- Incentives: Walking, biking, or carpooling to work.
- Additional Benefits: As noted within the Collective Bargaining Agreement .
- Community Enhancement Program (2%): Additional 2% to gross wages.
- Language Fluency: Qualify for a $1.50 per hour increase for fluency in languages other than English, as approved by the Chief of Police.
- VA On-the-Job training program available for our Veterans.
Anticipated Hiring Process Phases Include
- Review of completed applications by May 31, 2024
- Web-Based Interview: June 5 -6, 2024
- In-Person Oral Board Interview: June 24-27, 2024
- Oregon Physical Agility Testing: June 26, 2024
- Chief's Interview: June 24 - 27, 2024
- Successful completion of a background investigation, psychological testing, and a full physical prior to receiving an official offer of employment.
- Tentative start date: September 17, 2024
National Testing Network TestingNo need to test before your interview. If you are selected and receive an invitation to an Oral Board, the City of Bend Police Department will sponsor your NTN testing at the Bend Police Department. Applicants who hold a four-year degree are exempt from this requirement. If you have tested within the past 12 months (May 2, 2023 forward) we will honor your scores.
Entry Applicant InformationEntry applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be registered to attend the Basic Police Academy at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training in Salem, Oregon as a fully employed City of Bend Police Officer. The Basic Police academy is 16 weeks in length and consists of 640 hours of Training.
Join the Bend Police Department and become a part of a progressive, innovative, and community-based law enforcement agency committed to the well-being of our community and our dedicated team members. We look forward to welcoming you as a new officer to our force.
Please note that this announcement establishes an eligibility list active for six months from the closing date (May 30, 2024 - November 2024) and may be canceled at the discretion of the City.
Functions, Duties And ResponsibilitiesFUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities which are not listed in any particular order of importance:
- Carries out the mission of the agency as defined in the mission statement; models and promotes the core values of the organization.
- Performs a variety of law enforcement duties. As a first responder to incidents, serves as a direct link between the department and the public. Duties involve responding to and investigating incident and crime scenes, taking action at incidents, proactively patrolling assigned areas, engaging in information lead policing activities and making independent decisions to deter criminal activity. Enforcing laws and ordinances, making arrests, preserving crime scene evidence and performing preventative community policing. May be assigned to specialized units or teams in the department.
- Serves arrest and search warrants.
- Directs traffic and patrols areas during incidents or any other occasion of a special or emergency nature.
- Investigates crashes, completes reports, makes arrests or issues citations; renders first aid.
- Conducts investigations concerning various types of crime, interviews witnesses and suspects, takes photographs, fingerprints and gathers evidence.
- Attend judicial proceedings, presents evidence and provides credible testimony.
- Participates in departmental meetings and attends in-service training classes and schools.
- Books in prisoners and transports prisoners when necessary.
- Assists other law enforcement agencies.
- Completes reports; conducts follow-up investigations and re-contacts.
- Renders assistance to the public.
- Complies with the safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
- In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities and infrastructure.
- Provide customer service and communicate effectively with citizens and coworkers.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed.
- Various law enforcement techniques and procedures.
- Various state and local criminal, traffic and civil laws, codes and ordinances, and their application.
- Federal and State laws regarding custody, interrogations, search and seizure, and other procedural aspects; knowledge of applicable case law, such as court decisions pertaining to search, seizure, and arrest.
- Departmental policies and procedural manual, guidelines, and chain of command.
- Basic investigative techniques.
- Detection and basic identification of hazardous and controlled substances and their effects.
- Operation of various types of firearms and other police equipment.
- Safety and health hazards.
- Use of defensive tactics.
- Court procedures and rules of evidence.
- Report writing techniques, crime coding system, and case preparation techniques.
- Correct and safe usage of police equipment.
- Community resources, such as social services available for persons in crisis situations.
- Basic crime prevention techniques and information.
- Basic problem-solving techniques and methodology.
- Geographical layout of city.
- Basic interview techniques.
- Principles of First Aid.
- Analyze complex situations and develop effective responses that may include law enforcement or the utilization of other community resources.
- Identify criminal activities and decide upon appropriate response.
- Evaluate high-risk situations and maintain flexibility; defuse tense situations.
- Make appropriate decisions as to response; use discretion as required and calmly deal with stressful situations.
- Apply knowledge obtained through past experiences and exposures along with skills obtained in training sessions in assessing new situations.
- Apply applicable laws and procedures to specific situations and issue correct citations as applicable.
- Safely operate a police vehicle in a pursuit situation and use defensive driving techniques.
- Operate, use and maintain a variety of police tools in a safe and effective manner, such as police radios, various types of weapons and defensive tools, handcuffs, gas mask, speed measuring devices, Intoxilyzer, flares, fire extinguisher, fingerprint kit, first aid kit, and other specialized equipment. Check equipment and tools for condition and performance.
- Judge when and what type of force is reasonable based on the circumstances.
- Effectively observe assigned area to identify problems and probable violations of laws.
- Analyze crime scene requirements and investigation techniques.
- Collect, maintain and transport seized evidence in a safe manner.
- Provide testimony in a competent manner.
- Interview/interrogate witnesses and suspects; prepare clear reports and concise diagrams of events; remember names, faces, and details of incidents.
- Communicate well, both orally and in writing, using good grammar and spelling.
- Prepare clear and accurate reports and incident summaries in a timely manner.
- Deal with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and personalities in a tactful and effective manner.
- Access police systems on a computer as needed.
- Must be able to work various shifts and in inclement weather as assigned.
- Lift heavy gear and traffic hazards.
- Develop and maintain physical fitness to subdue suspects and use appropriate physical force, move vehicles, and carry people.
- Be flexible and available for rapid response needs and shifting priorities.
- Keep updated on criminal intelligence, criminal/municipal statutes, training events and other briefing bulletins.
- Must be able to be observant and aware while performing multiple tasks.
- Pass police background check.
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of college coursework at time of application (5/30/2024); or have served in the military with an Honorable Discharge o r any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.
- Must be a minimum age of 21 years.
- Academy Certification: be able to obtain certification by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training - DPSST Minimum Standards of Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer as noted by DPSSTwww.oregon.gov/DPSST (Administrative Rule) within the first 12 months of employment.
- Oregon Drivers License upon hire.
- Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal history check and obtain an Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance.
Wages And BenefitsEntry Level Police Officers start at step one within the salary schedule. Below is the wage scale currently used by the Bend Police Department as of January 2023, it does not guarantee a specific rate of pay.
Pay Step Step 1Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5Monthly Salary $6,573 $6,901 $7,246 $7,609 $7,989
Additional Pay Incentives
- Police Officers may also earn up to an additional 10% or 15% premium pay (depending on qualifications).
- Police Officers can qualify for a $1.50 per hour increase for demonstrated fluency in any language, as approved by the Chief of Police.
- Police Officers have opportunities to work overtime assignments which can further increase pay.
Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. At the City of Bend, we don't just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$58k-67k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/24/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
06/04/2024
WEBSITE
bendoregon.gov
HEADQUARTERS
BEND, OR
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
1905
TYPE
Private
REVENUE
$50M - $200M
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