City of Woodburn is looking for a Community Services Officer to join the Woodburn Police Department. Community Services Officers perform a variety of law enforcement, clerical, maintenance and other administrative support to the non-sworn functions and activities of the Police Department including providing information and assistance to the general public and answering citizen inquiries; violations of City code and ordinances, inspections, traffic control activities, animal control, fleet maintenance coordination and community relations.
The Woodburn Police Department (WPD) is a progressive, professional and accredited law enforcement agency providing a variety of municipal police services to the Woodburn community. The community of Woodburn Oregon is a very special place, not only because of the matchless beauty of Woodburn’s place in the Willamette Valley, but because of our community members who frequently demonstrate their resolute support for employees of the Woodburn Police Department. Through difficulty or success our community has always stood shoulder to shoulder with us.
The Woodburn Police Department traces its roots to 1889 when Amos Beach was sworn in as the first Town Marshall wearing a gold six pointed star, which had been made by his friends, for the purpose of protecting and serving the citizens of the newly formed community. Today, over 130 years later, the department remains committed to serving our friends in the community of Woodburn.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E.D., and, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in ordinance enforcement, or a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Other Requirements:
Must pass criminal background check necessary to obtain Criminal Justice Information System clearance and Law Enforcement Data System certification within 30 days of hire. Clearance must be maintained throughout employment
Must pass the pre-employment drug test
Must pass the pre-employment background check
Valid Oregon class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual skills in Spanish/English or Russian/English
To find out more about the position, go to here where the class specification is posted in its entirety.
Selection Plan
All applications will be reviewed against criteria specified in the posting and class specifications. Best qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. All applicants will be notified by email of their status. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for review.
Finalists who successfully complete the selection process will, after a conditional job offer, go through an extensive background investigation and drug testing. City of Woodburn is a drug free workplace, including marijuana.
How to Apply
Click on the “Apply” button at the top of this announcement and complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and submit all the required documents prior to job closing.
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
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