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: 2026-38
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, Pay dependent on qualifications and in accordance with Oregon's Pay Equity Act.

Starting at $38.26 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience, plus an additional 5% for a bachelor's degree, 5% for Spanish or second language incentive, and other incentives available.

*Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a FREE, City of Springfield health and wellness center.
**Position includes generous medical package to include $1,200 health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in Oregon Public Employee's Retirement (PERS).

The Springfield Police Department is limiting the number of times an applicant can apply to the same job. Applicants cannot re-apply to the same position within 2 years if the applicant has participated in the Chief's interview and has not been advanced. Applicants who re-apply within the timeframe will not be considered.

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Position Overview:
Springfield Police Officers are committed to professionalism while enforcing state laws, local laws, and municipal codes. When wearing a badge, Officers represent not only themselves but the department and the community in which they serve. Police Officers respond to emergencies in an effort to protect life and property and make an immediate and positive impact. The ideal Police Officer candidate will have a passion for service while performing preventative community policing for culturally diverse neighborhoods.

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Springfield Police Officer Minimum Requirements:
• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate from an accredited school
• United States citizen, or obtain citizenship within 18 months of appointment
• 21 years of age by time of appointment
• Valid Oregon Driver's License by time of appointment
• No felony convictions
• Refrain from tobacco products while on duty
• Ability to pass a background investigation
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to meet physical, medical and psychological requirements for the position (see Oregon Administrative Rule 259-008-0010 Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer: )

For the complete Police Officer job description, please see the City's classifications page:
This recruitment will require written and physical testing. Please reserve the dates listed below, in the event you are invited to test. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran's Preference in Public Employment Law.

Testing:
Written testing and physical testing are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026.
You will be required to show picture identification at the time of the written test. All candidates must be present to complete written and physical testing. NO PREVIOUS ORPAT SCORES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The physical test will consist of the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT):
Oral Boards:
Oral Boards (Interviews) will be held for applicants who successfully pass written and physical testing. Tentatively, Oral boards will be scheduled for Sunday, December 13, 2026 (the next day after testing).

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.

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01

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

02

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

03

Please list any Non-felony convictions. If this doesn't apply, please indicate "N/A".
04

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

05

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

06

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

07

As part of the job requirement, the selected candidate must successfully complete the State of Oregon DPSST Police Officer Certification. Are you CURRENTLY an Oregon DPSST Certified Police Officer?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you a certified Police Officer in any other state? If so, please list. If this doesn't apply, please indicate "N/A".
Required Question