What are the responsibilities and job description for the City of Hood River Police Officer - Entry or Lateral position at City of Hood River?
HONOR - INTEGRITY - EXCELLENCE
Join the Hood River Police Department
Entry and Lateral Openings
Open until filled: Updated first review date is January 26th, 2026
- NTN and ORPAT Testing must be completed prior to submitting your application. https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/exams.cfm
- A completed City of Hood River employment application must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. https://cityofhoodriver.gov/employment-opportunities/
Salary Range: $5,950./month - $7,110./ month
Laterals may start higher in the salary range based on experience.
POLICE OFFICER (Lateral or Entry Level)- HOOD RIVER, OR – Pop. 8305. Salary range effective July 1st, 2025 is $5,950-$7,110/mo. DOQ. This position is represented by the Hood River Police Association. The starting salary for a lateral hire is negotiable based on relevant law enforcement experience. Lateral-level applicants with a minimum of 2 years of police officer experience will automatically be awarded an interview and are not required to complete the written or physical testing phase. Entry-level candidates for the position must pass written, physical agility, and psychological tests, as well as a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening Bi-lingual Spanish is preferred. Excellent benefit package offered; Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, City pays 90% of Health Insurance Premium, City VEBA contributions, vacation, and paid leave/Holiday accruals. Bi-lingual pay 5%, Intermediate Certificate pay 5%, Advanced Certificate pay 10%. EE/AA.
Testing:
. For testing locations and times, visit the National Testing Network online at https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/exams.cfm or call 855-821-3761.
To apply:
Applications and a full position description may be obtained at https://cityofhoodriver.gov/employment-opportunities/ or in person at the Hood River Police Department: 207 Second Street, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Applications may be hand-delivered, mailed to the City of Hood River administration, or emailed to s.galvez@cityofhoodriver.gov.
The City of Hood River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $5,950.00 - $7,110.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5,950 - $7,110