Police Officer (Entry or Lateral)

Summary

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 LateralLocation: City of Silverton Police Department, 411 N. 1st Street, Silverton, OR 97381Type: Full timeWages: $34.1492 to $43.5840 per hourBenefits: 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.Recruit candidates will be required to pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) within the year preceding consideration for a conditional job offer.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 benefitsState-of-the-art equipment and resourcesA chance to be a hero without the capeQualifications:Must be a citizen of the United StatesMust be 21 years of age or older at the time of employmentHigh school diploma or equivalentValid Oregon driver's licenseStrong moral character and a commitment to justiceMust be able to pass a thorough criminal background investigationMust be able to pass a thorough police applicant psychological testing which includes written testing and an interview with a psychologistMust be able to pass pre-employment medical and drug testingPreference 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 yearsSilverton 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.Entry level applicants should attach all the following:Completed City of Silverton Employment ApplicationResumeLetter 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.Lateral applicants should attach all the following:Completed City of Silverton Employment ApplicationResumeLetter 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#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

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 LateralLocation: City of Silverton Police Department, 411 N. 1st Street, Silverton, OR 97381Type: Full timeWages: $34.1492 to $43.5840 per hourBenefits: 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.Recruit candidates will be required to pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) within the year preceding consideration for a conditional job offer.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 benefitsState-of-the-art equipment and resourcesA chance to be a hero without the capeQualifications:Must be a citizen of the United StatesMust be 21 years of age or older at the time of employmentHigh school diploma or equivalentValid Oregon driver's licenseStrong moral character and a commitment to justiceMust be able to pass a thorough criminal background investigationMust be able to pass a thorough police applicant psychological testing which includes written testing and an interview with a psychologistMust be able to pass pre-employment medical and drug testingPreference 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 yearsSilverton 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.Entry level applicants should attach all the following:Completed City of Silverton Employment ApplicationResumeLetter 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.Lateral applicants should attach all the following:Completed City of Silverton Employment ApplicationResumeLetter 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#J-18808-Ljbffr