Lateral Police Officer

Salary: $79,590.00 - $101,579.00 Annually
Location : 230 4th St, Springfield, OR
Job Type: Full time
Job Number:
Department: Police
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: SPA

Description

Job Number: 2026-39
Closes: Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 11:59pm
Springfield Police Department
Job Hours: Shift Work
Represented: SPA
Grade: 220
Non-Exempt, Full-time, Full Benefits
*Please See Compensation Below
Relocation reimbursement for actual costs up to $5,000 may be available if incumbent is relocating greater than 100 miles.

Position Overview:
The City of Springfield has exciting opportunities in our Police Department for experienced Lateral Police Officers. SPD is dedicated to providing the best available law enforcement and accountability services to our community. This includes our 100 bed Municipal Jail located in our Justice Center- the largest municipal jail in the State of Oregon. Because of this tremendous resource, Springfield does not have a capacity-based release program for misdemeanor cases.

Lateral Police Officer Requirements:
We are interested in finding Police Officers who are in good standing with their current/ most recent employer as a sworn Police Officer for a recognized state, county, city or municipal entity. Those who are currently certified as Police Officers in Oregon, or able to obtain Oregon DPSST certification if a police officer in another state through a DPSST Career Officer Development Course, are eligible to apply for the lateral police officer position. Police certification must be VALID and CURRENT. Military Police, federal officer, reserve officer, security officer and corrections experience do not meet the requirement for relevant experience.

For specific questions on lateral qualifications, please contact Lt. Kyle Potter at

For the complete Police Officer job description, please see the City's classifications page:
Compensation:
Job TitleGrade123456Police Officer220$38.26$40.18$42.19$44.30$46.51$48.84Scheduling Pay$0.84$39.10$41.02$43.03$45.14$47.35$49.68Scheduling Pay and 5% incentive pay(5%)$41.02$43.03$45.14$47.36$49.68$52.13Scheduling Pay and 10% incentive pay(10%)$42.93$45.04$47.25$49.57$52.00$54.57Scheduling Pay and 15% incentive pay(15%)$44.84$47.05$49.36$51.79$54.33$57.01Scheduling Pay and 20% incentive pay(20%)$46.76$49.06$51.47$54.00$56.66$59.45
Successful laterals will be offered a pay step commensurate with their related years of experience as a certified Police Officer and in accordance of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Additional Pays:
-Longevity Incentive: 10 years: 2%, 15 years: 3%, 20 years: 4%
-Scheduling Incentive Pay
-DPSST Certification: 5% (intermediate) or 10% (advanced)
-Bilingual/Second Language Pay: 5% added
-Education Pay: 5%
-Other Incentives: Additional wellness incentives available for ORPAT and Mental Health

Vacation:
Laterals will be placed on the vacation tier accrual based on the employee's months of public safety service within the same classification consistent with the definition of lateral sworn employee.

Years of Service

Monthly Hours

Annual Hours

0 - 4 (0-59 months)

8

96

5 - 9 (60-119 months)

10

120

10 - 14 (120-179 months

12

144

15 - 19 (180-239 months)

14

165

20 - 24 (240-287 months)

16

192

25+ (288 months & beyond)

18

216

Testing & Selection Process:
Candidates considered for the Lateral Police Officer position will be identified through a series of screening tools and tests including an Employment Application, Qualifying Questionnaire (part of the application), Psychological Exam, Comprehensive Background, Medical Examination to include drug screening for controlled substances, and Oral Interviews. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment Law. Aptitude, personality profile, mental and physical fitness, and communication skills will all be evaluated.

***Please note: Lateral Police Officers will NOT be required to complete the entry-level written or physical ORPAT exam.

Oral Boards:
Candidates advancing in the process will be contacted directly to schedule Oral Boards (Interviews).

Please do not indicate 'See Resume' in the 'Work Experience' part of the application. The information you provide in the application 'Work Experience' and 'Job Duties' will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.

NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

City of Springfield offers all regular employees a complete benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription and access to a wellness clinic along with additional supplemental and voluntary options.

To learn more details, visit our .
01

Are you a certified Police Officer?

• Yes
• No, I'm NOT a certified Police Officer and this DISQUALIFIES me for this position

02

Please indicate the state in which you are a certified Police Officer.
03

Have you earned a high school diploma or GED certificate from an accredited school?

• Yes, I have earned a high school diploma or GED
• No, I do not have a high school diploma or GED and this DISQUALIFIES me for this position

04

Do you have any FELONY convictions?

• No, I do not have any felony convictions
• Yes, I do have a felony conviction and this DISQUALIFIES me for this position

05

Please list any Non-felony convictions. If this doesn't apply, please indicate "N/A".
06

Are you a United States citizen, or can you obtain citizenship with 18 months?

• I am a U.S. citizen OR I can obtain citizenship
• I am not a U.S. citizen nor can I obtain citizenship and this DISQUALIFES me for this position

07

Are you, or will you be 21 years of age by the time of appointment?

• Yes, I am or will be 21 years of age by time of appointment
• No, I am not nor will I be 21 years of age by time appointment and this DISQUALIFIES me for this position

08

Do you have a valid State of Oregon Driver's License, OR can you obtain one by the time of appointment?

• Yes, I have a valid Oregon Driver's License or can obtain one (by time of appointment or through DMV regulations)
• No, I do not have a valid Oregon Driver's License nor can I get one and this DISQUALIFIES me for this position

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