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Police Officer Lateral

City of Independence
Independence, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/9/2030

The City of Independence Police Department is accepting applications for Lateral Police Officers to join our team of dedicated public safety professionals.

Who Can Apply

You qualify as a lateral entry candidate if:

  • You are currently an Oregon police officer, OR

  • You are a certified police officer in another U.S. state and meet the definition of a lateral candidate (see below), OR

  • You are eligible for Oregon police officer certification without attending the DPSST Basic Police Course.

ORPAT Requirement

  • Passing ORPAT results are required for all candidates.

  • Waivers are not available.

Definition of Lateral Entry Candidate

For this recruitment, a lateral entry candidate is defined as an individual who can become an Oregon certified police officer without attending the DPSST Basic Police Course. This includes:

  • Officers certified in states other than Oregon who can obtain Oregon certification through the DPSST Career Officer Development course only.

  • Previously certified Oregon officers whose certification has lapsed but can be reinstated without attending the full Basic Police Course.

How to Apply

Submit your application, ORPAT results, and supporting documentation through this job portal.

Pass a comprehensive background investigation.

Salary : $64,217 - $86,057

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