Police Officer (Entry or Lateral)

Applications can be found on the City website - https://www.silverton.or.us/administration/job-opening/police-officer-entry-or-lateral

Applications through indeed will not be considered, please see application instructions below!

Join Our Team as a Police Officer!

Are you ready to protect and serve your community?

Silverton's Finest wants YOU!

We're seeking dedicated, brave, and compassionate individuals ready to make a difference.

Position: Police Officer - Entry or Lateral

Location: City of Silverton Police Department, 411 N. 1st Street, Silverton, OR 97381

Type: Full time

Wages: $34.1492 to $43.5840 per hour

Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.

Veterans: Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference must complete a City Veterans’ Preference Form (available with City of Silverton Application) and include appropriate documentation to receive preference points.

To Apply:

Entry level applicants should attach all the following and submit to HR@silverton.or.us or deliver to City Hall (410 N Water Street, Silverton, OR):

• Completed City of Silverton Employment Application
• Resume
• Letter of interest (limit to one page double-sided)
• Entry level applicants must complete the National Testing Network Frontline (NTN) exam before being considered for the interview process.
• Applicants who completed the NTN exam within the last year, with scores on file, may be invited to interview depending on a passing score of 75% in all three categories (Video, Reading, Writing).
• It is your responsibility to schedule the written exam or virtual proctored exam (Frontline) and to have it completed be considered for review.
• All applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Those who are offered a conditional offer will be required to pass a psychological, medical, and drug screening.
• Recruit candidates will be required to pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) within the year preceding consideration for a conditional job offer (contact NTN Brooks to schedule the ORPAT).

Lateral applicants should attach all the following and submit to HR@silverton.or.us or deliver to City Hall (410 N Water Street, Silverton, OR):

• Completed City of Silverton Employment Application
• Resume
• Letter of interest, including what you have done during your time in sworn police service and/or what you would like to do to improve community outreach and support (limit to one page double-sided)
• Out of state lateral applicants will be required to pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) within the year preceding consideration for a conditional job offer.)

Application Dates: July 7th, 2026 - August 7th, 2026

Why Silverton?

• Community-first: Work in a close-knit, supportive environment.
• Career growth: Continuous training and advancement opportunities.
• Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of Silverton residents every day.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• State-of-the-art equipment and resources
• A chance to be a hero without the cape

Qualifications:

• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Oregon driver's license
• Strong moral character and a commitment to justice
• Must be able to pass a thorough criminal background investigation
• Must be able to pass a thorough police applicant psychological testing which includes written testing and an interview with a psychologist
• Must be able to pass pre-employment medical and drug testing
• Preference will be given to DPSST certified officers or certifiable officers who have attended and graduated from DPSST Academy.
• LATERAL: Must have attended and/or passed DPSST within the last five years

Are you ready to step up? Apply today. Protecting Silverton starts with you.

Silverton Police Department: Courage, Commitment, Community.

The City of Silverton is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.

We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

Pay: $34.17 - $43.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34 - $44