Police Officer Lateral And Entry Level

The City of Canby Police Department is seeking to hire and establish an eligibility list of entry level and lateral Police Officers to fill current and future full-time positions.

Certified Police Officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work, including discovery, investigation, report preparation and patrol, to enforce federal, state and local laws. The Canby Police Department includes 30 sworn positions, including a Chief and two Captains. Officers have the opportunity to work in a variety of specialized units or specialized teams.

This is a full time, non-exempt position, represented by the Canby Police Association. The City provides an excellent benefit and compensation package including PERS and a matching contribution of up to two percent of the employee's pay for deferred compensation (457 Plan). The City also offers a variety of additional compensation opportunities for Police Officers such as Intermediate and Advanced Certificate Pay and Specialty Assignment Pay. The City offers a 5% pay incentive for written and oral proficiency in the Spanish language or any other language if spoken by over 10% of the total Canby population.

• Completion of the application process for testing.
• Review all information related to the Canby Police Department Police Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary and benefits.
• Detailed information about the testing process for both the entry level test and ORPAT testing.
• Opportunity to take online practice tests at www.frontlinetest.com
• Schedule your own test time. Tests are offered multiple times each week, including remote testing.
• Take high quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair testing environment.

• May provide informal training/instruction to volunteers and new employees.

The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities.

• Patrol streets, businesses and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Issue warnings or citations for violations. Perform security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles. Make arrests; conduct searches; transport and release prisoners.
• Respond to calls, including traffic accidents, major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, burglaries, assaults, family disputes, etc. Investigate and take appropriate actions. Direct traffic at accident/crime scenes and perform CPR/First Aid as necessary.
• Maintain written records and prepare reports regarding investigations, which are reviewed by supervisor and used for crime prevention, prosecution and office activities. Testify in court periodically.
• Conduct preliminary case/incident investigations and related follow-up activities; gather and preserve evidence; interview and take statements from victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; and accurately prepare and attest to related reports and logs. Prepare and swear to facts in obtaining search warrants.
• Maintain effective working relationship between adjacent law enforcement agencies. Provide assistance and back-up as requested. Provide appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, the media and citizens regarding on-going investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, gang documentation, etc.
• Perform crime prevention activities that include surveillance patrols and dissemination of information to the public. Participate in public relations programs that may include speaking to citizen and school groups, and public service efforts.
• Aid stranded motorists, conduct vacation house checks and welfare checks. Check road/street signs and report defects or problems. Assist the public as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public.
• Performs additional duties as assigned

The individual in this position is expected to possess or acquire:

• Thorough knowledge of police practices and procedures, investigative methods and techniques, federal, state and local laws, report writing, firearm use and safety precautions.
• Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions and act upon them accordingly; speak and write clearly and effectively, prepare clear, comprehensive, objective reports; operate assigned equipment and vehicles skillfully and safely; analyze situations and problems quickly and objectively to determine course of action.
• Must be of good moral fitness (moral character), and understand that any acts that reflect dishonesty, deceit, or misrepresentation adversely reflects on their fitness to perform their duties as a police officer.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must not have been convicted of any crime punishable as a felony in any jurisdiction or a crime involving domestic violence (applicants with lesser criminal records will be evaluated on an individual basis).
• Must not have any discharge less than honorable from any branch of the military.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must attend and successfully complete the Police Academy and have possession of DPSST Basic certificate required within one year of appointment.
• Must pass all phases of the examination process, including an oral and written exam, background investigation, psychological test, physical and agility testing.
• Honesty and Integrity are two of the most important attributes that a police officer must possess. Officers shall conduct themselves so as not to impair their working relationship with other employees or with the public, so that confidence in the police service is secured and maintained. These two attributes are essential job qualifications to remain employed as a police officer. These are core expectations as a condition of holding certification as a police officer in the state of Oregon, as required by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (D.P.S.S.T.)

• Previous college-level training or additional experience in law enforcement.
• Knowledge of the community and surrounding area.
• Related training e.g. first aid, CPR, hazardous materials, firearms training, LEDS general level certification, etc.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish.

• Usually, normal concentration and deadlines with occasional periods of sustained deadline pressure.

• High: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility and the ability to operate a motorized vehicle, including a police motorcycle if assigned to the Traffic Team. Duties involve moving or wearing materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis; however may be required to move adults weighing up to 200 pounds on an infrequent basis. Equipment worn typically weighs in excess of 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, motorized vehicle, firearms, etc. Position may be required to deal with violent and combative individuals requiring considerable physical effort.

• Extreme Risks/Discomforts: Work locations are in all types of indoor and outdoor environments. Contact with individuals who may become violent, combative, under the influence of drugs/alcohol, mentally ill or who have communicable diseases.

Requires frequent local travel.

Position is subject to 24-hour emergency call-back. Must be available for rotating shifts including weekend and holiday assignments.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and reference checks as part of the contingent employment offer process. Certain positions at the City of Canby will also require a drug screen.

Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 verification process confirming authorization to work in the United States.

The City of Canby is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact Human Resources.

The City of Canby prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City of Canby are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Status of Your Application:
City of Canby only accepts applications through our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/canbyoregon. For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627.

You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the applications process and through your applicant portal. Please note that the City of Canby communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from governmentjobs it will impact our ability to communicate status updates with you.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform.

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Veteran's Preference Statement

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq