Police Officer - Entry Level

Summary

Police Officer

The Salem Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer. This is a fulltime-career opportunity with the City of Salem, located in the Willamette Valley, Oregon.

Salary Range: $39.11 - $51.42 Hourly

Location: 333 Division StreetNE, Salem, OR

Job Summary:

The Salem Police Department core values are Collaboration, Honor, Integrity, and Compassion. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, and an employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, voluntary long-term care, an employee wellness program, and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 21 years old at date of hire.
• U.S. Citizen or ability to become one within 18 months of hire.
• Pass competitive testing including physical fitness, reading comprehension, writing skills, and background investigation.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Meet Oregon's minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer.
• Ability to work overtime and various shifts including holidays and weekends.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Provide detailed information in your application regarding experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Complete departmental recruit training and gain eligibility for Basic Certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Valid Oregon driver's license or out-of-state equivalent, with passing driving records check.

Disqualifiers and Eliminating Factors:

• OAR 259-008.
• No felony convictions.
• No convictions for crimes involving domestic violence.
• No dishonorable discharge from any branch of military service.
• No more than three (3) traffic (moving) convictions in the last three (3) years.

Hiring Process:

Applicants must submit a completed application and provide valid test results for NTN Frontline National Test and Oregon Physical Agility Test (ORPAT) or out-of-state equivalent by November 9, 2026.

NTN & ORPAT/PAT Requirements:

• 70% in Writing
• 70% in Reading
• 65% in Video/Media

Applicants must complete the ORPAT in 6:30 or less to pass. However, the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) requires a time of 5:30 or less for graduation.

For more information, visit the City of Salem website.

Job Description

Police Officer

The Salem Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer. This is a fulltime-career opportunity with the City of Salem, located in the Willamette Valley, Oregon.

Salary Range: $39.11 - $51.42 Hourly

Location: 333 Division StreetNE, Salem, OR

Job Summary:

The Salem Police Department core values are Collaboration, Honor, Integrity, and Compassion. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, and an employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, voluntary long-term care, an employee wellness program, and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 21 years old at date of hire.
• U.S. Citizen or ability to become one within 18 months of hire.
• Pass competitive testing including physical fitness, reading comprehension, writing skills, and background investigation.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Meet Oregon's minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer.
• Ability to work overtime and various shifts including holidays and weekends.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Provide detailed information in your application regarding experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Complete departmental recruit training and gain eligibility for Basic Certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Valid Oregon driver's license or out-of-state equivalent, with passing driving records check.

Disqualifiers and Eliminating Factors:

• OAR 259-008.
• No felony convictions.
• No convictions for crimes involving domestic violence.
• No dishonorable discharge from any branch of military service.
• No more than three (3) traffic (moving) convictions in the last three (3) years.

Hiring Process:

Applicants must submit a completed application and provide valid test results for NTN Frontline National Test and Oregon Physical Agility Test (ORPAT) or out-of-state equivalent by November 9, 2026.

NTN & ORPAT/PAT Requirements:

• 70% in Writing
• 70% in Reading
• 65% in Video/Media

Applicants must complete the ORPAT in 6:30 or less to pass. However, the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) requires a time of 5:30 or less for graduation.

For more information, visit the City of Salem website.