Entry Level Police Officer

Job Summary

TO APPLY:
1. Complete this online application, AND

2. Complete the NTN and ORPAT testing

The Woodburn Police Department is currently hiring Entry Level Police Officers to perform a variety of law enforcement duties, such as responding to and investigating diverse incident scenes; patrolling assigned areas; enforcing laws and ordinances; making arrests; preserving crime scene evidence; summarizing events in report format; and performing preventative community policing for culturally diverse neighborhoods and may be assigned to specialized units or teams in department.

Members of the Woodburn Police Department work closely with our culturally dynamic community. Each member of our organization is a vital component in providing leadership and confidence to our citizens through education as well as enforcement. WPD Officers are equipped with the tools and training necessary to be effective and contemporary when serving the community. Many members of the department are instructors and leaders not only in the law enforcement arena, but in service and community organizations.

Posted pay rate is the current rate until June 30, 2021, the negotiated cola increase will be applied to the rate.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Be at least 21 years old at date of hire,

Be a U.S. Citizen or have the ability to become one within 18 months of hire,

Participate in competitive testing including physical fitness testing, reading comprehension, writing skills, written, physical/vision, hearing and psychological examinations, and be able to pass strict Police Department background investigation and drug testing.

Pass the pre-employment drug test

Pass the pre-employment background check.

Be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of 24 hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.

Education

High School graduate or have completed a G.E.D.

Certifications/Licenses

Ability to complete departmental recruit training course and to gain eligibility for Basic Certificate issued by the Oregon Board of Public Safety Standards and Training.

Possess and maintain a valid Oregon class C driver’s license or out of state equivalent and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual language skills in Spanish/English or Russian/English

Post high school education and/or degree in criminal justice, public or business administration, sociology, psychology or a related field

Oregon’s minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer and background disqualifiers can be found in OAR 259-008-0010-0070.

To find out more about the position, go to here where the class specification is posted in its entirety.

Selection Plan

Finalists who successfully complete the selection process will, after a conditional job offer, go through an extensive background investigation, medical and psychological assessment and drug testing. City of Woodburn is a drug free workplace, including marijuana.

Entry Level Police Officers, upon the successful completion of an 18 month probationary period become eligible to receive premium incentive pays (available depending on assignment). For more information on benefits and incentives, WPA contract can be found here (Download PDF reader).

How to Apply

Complete the NTN and ORPAT testing provided by the National Testing Network (NTN) by following instructions below. Applicants are responsible for contacting NTN and arranging for their own testing.

To schedule the required NTN testing, go to NTN’s website. Select Law Enforcement and sign up for Woodburn Police Department. If you already have a valid and current test (taken within 12 months of your application date), you may submit it instead of taking NTN again, through NTN.

ORPAT is scheduled separately. To schedule ORPAT, go to ORPAT testing link and schedule a test. If you already have a current ORPAT score (taken within 12 months of your application date), you may submit it instead of taking ORPAT again by attaching it to your application at the City’s website. ORPAT results submitted need to be complete with dummy drag and officially signed.

NOTE: Due to Covid-19 pandemic, ORPAT is not administered widely. If you are unable to provide a current and valid ORPAT score, your application will not be considered incomplete at this time.

Out of state candidates: If you have a valid and current PAT test from another State, you may submit your score by attaching it to your City application, or submit through NTN.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Woodburn grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans’ preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

City of Woodburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply