Police Officer - Lateral

Police Officer

The City of Bend Police Department is actively seeking qualified Lateral Officer applicants to join our dynamic team as Police Officers. We're seeking passionate individuals to join our team. Serving a vibrant city of over 106,000 residents, we pride ourselves on our commitment to community policing and cutting-edge innovation.

As a member of the Bend Police Department, you'll be part of a professional law enforcement agency that champions teamwork, integrity, and excellence. This position is represented by the Bend Police Association and is FLSA non-exempt (overtime eligible), offering you the chance to advance your career while making a significant impact in our community.

$10,000.00 Hiring Incentive

• BPD will offer new lateral police officers that possess a police certification through Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) or state equivalent.
• $5,000.00 to be paid in lump sum during normal payroll cycle
• $5,000.00 upon successful completion of probationary period, to be paid in a lump sum during the normal payroll cycle

Job Highlights for Lateral Officers

• Starting Salary: $87,857.52 up to $114,668 (with Advanced DPSST certification)
• 40 Hours Vacation front loaded
• 40 Hours Sick front loaded
• Moving expenses reimbursement (up to $3,000)
• Uniforms and Gear: Supplied
• Work Schedule: 11.25-hour schedule, four working days followed by four days off to enjoy Central Oregon
• Wellness Programs: On-duty workouts, onsite mental health clinician, functional fitness, and more
• Educational Reimbursements: Available
• Incentives: Walking, biking, or carpooling to work
• Community Enhancement Program: Additional 2% to gross wages
• Language Fluency: Qualify for a $2.00 per hour increase for fluency in languages other than English, as approved by the Chief of Police
• VA On-the-Job training program available for our Veterans
• Additional Benefits: As noted within the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Lateral Opportunities

• Pay Step 2: $7,321.46 (6-18 months of solo officer experience)
• Pay Step 3: $7,687.54 (18-30 months of solo officer experience)
• Pay Step 4: $8,071.82 (30-42 months of solo officer experience)
• Pay Step 5: $8,475.52 (42 or more months of solo officer experience)
• Lateral Police Officers may earn up to an additional 10% or 15% premium pay (depending on qualifications through DPSST)
• For out of state applicants, we are experienced in requesting reciprocity for your certifications and can guide you through the process

Why Bend?

• Floating the Deschutes River
• Skiing at Mt. Bachelor
• Exploring Smith Rock State Park
• Enjoying the natural beauty of Cascade Lakes for hiking, camping and scenic views
• Hunting and Fishing
• Old Mill District: restaurants with review views, walking paths, shopping and an amphitheater for concerts
• Last Blockbuster: visit the world's last remaining Blockbuster Video store for a walk down memory lane

Police Officer

The City of Bend Police Department is actively seeking qualified Lateral Officer applicants to join our dynamic team as Police Officers. We're seeking passionate individuals to join our team. Serving a vibrant city of over 106,000 residents, we pride ourselves on our commitment to community policing and cutting-edge innovation.

As a member of the Bend Police Department, you'll be part of a professional law enforcement agency that champions teamwork, integrity, and excellence. This position is represented by the Bend Police Association and is FLSA non-exempt (overtime eligible), offering you the chance to advance your career while making a significant impact in our community.

$10,000.00 Hiring Incentive

• BPD will offer new lateral police officers that possess a police certification through Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) or state equivalent.
• $5,000.00 to be paid in lump sum during normal payroll cycle
• $5,000.00 upon successful completion of probationary period, to be paid in a lump sum during the normal payroll cycle

Job Highlights for Lateral Officers

• Starting Salary: $87,857.52 up to $114,668 (with Advanced DPSST certification)
• 40 Hours Vacation front loaded
• 40 Hours Sick front loaded
• Moving expenses reimbursement (up to $3,000)
• Uniforms and Gear: Supplied
• Work Schedule: 11.25-hour schedule, four working days followed by four days off to enjoy Central Oregon
• Wellness Programs: On-duty workouts, onsite mental health clinician, functional fitness, and more
• Educational Reimbursements: Available
• Incentives: Walking, biking, or carpooling to work
• Community Enhancement Program: Additional 2% to gross wages
• Language Fluency: Qualify for a $2.00 per hour increase for fluency in languages other than English, as approved by the Chief of Police
• VA On-the-Job training program available for our Veterans
• Additional Benefits: As noted within the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Lateral Opportunities

• Pay Step 2: $7,321.46 (6-18 months of solo officer experience)
• Pay Step 3: $7,687.54 (18-30 months of solo officer experience)
• Pay Step 4: $8,071.82 (30-42 months of solo officer experience)
• Pay Step 5: $8,475.52 (42 or more months of solo officer experience)
• Lateral Police Officers may earn up to an additional 10% or 15% premium pay (depending on qualifications through DPSST)
• For out of state applicants, we are experienced in requesting reciprocity for your certifications and can guide you through the process

Why Bend?

• Floating the Deschutes River
• Skiing at Mt. Bachelor
• Exploring Smith Rock State Park
• Enjoying the natural beauty of Cascade Lakes for hiking, camping and scenic views
• Hunting and Fishing
• Old Mill District: restaurants with review views, walking paths, shopping and an amphitheater for concerts
• Last Blockbuster: visit the world's last remaining Blockbuster Video store for a walk down memory lane

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