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Police Officer

City of Cottage Grove
City of Cottage Grove Salary
Cottage Grove, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

To be considered for this position follow the application instructions provided at: https://www.cottagegroveor.gov/jobs

Now Recruiting!

The City of Cottage Grove Police Department is recruiting for an Entry Level or Lateral Police Officer to join our department. We are looking for applicants who have a positive attitude, a passion to serve, and a strong dedication to our core values of service, empathy, integrity, and courage. Join a rewarding career and come help us make a difference!

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Overtime Training Pay, in addition to monthly pay
  • 8 Hours of Holiday Leave per Month
  • 8 Hours of Sick Leave per Month
  • 6.67 Hours of Vacation per Month
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Benefits Package Valued at $29, 969.04 for Family Coverage.
  • Up to $170 Per Month Employer Paid HRA Contributions
  • 100% Paid PERS Retirement
  • Longevity Incentives
  • Bilingual Pay

PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY

APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED STEPS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

ENTRY LEVEL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Entry level applicants are required to apply through the national testing
network. Please follow these steps to complete the application process.

1. Go to https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/
2. Select Law Enforcement (job class) and Oregon (state). Then select
Cottage Grove Police Department.
3. Complete and PASS the required Frontline National Testing through NTN
4. Complete and PASS the ORPAT (at 5:30 or better)
5. Email Completed City of Cottage Grove Application and Resume to:
hr@cottagegroveor.gov

Incomplete applications/testing will not be considered for the position.

LATERAL (DPPST Certified Police Officer) APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • Email Completed City of Cottage Grove Application and Resume to: hr@cottagegroveor.gov

Once the position is filled, applications will no longer be accepted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,546.00 - $7,078.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • To be considered for this position follow the application instructions provided at: https://www.cottagegroveor.gov/jobs

Work Location: In person

Salary : $5,546 - $7,078

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