Entry Level Police Officer

Entry Level Police Officer

The City of Gresham Police Department is accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officer positions. We are a full-service police department with a variety of opportunities for an individual to build an extensive skill set and a fulfilling career in law enforcement.

Gresham Police Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property to community members and visitors within the City of Gresham. Officers provide emergency aid, security, education and enforcement of State Law and City Ordinances. We respond to requests for information and assistance, participate in various community initiatives, work with community members to solve neighborhood and crime associated problems, ensure proper and equitable enforcement of laws and regulations, investigate criminal activity, and make arrests.

To be considered for the position of Entry Level Police Officer, candidates must meet the following State Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) requirements: Be a United States Citizen within 18 months of employment. Be at least 21 years of age at the date of hire. Possess, at a minimum a high school diploma or equivalent. Declared by a physician as able to perform the physical duties as required by the occupation. Of good moral fitness, without legal conduct involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, and a conviction of a sex crime, domestic violence and/or any felony crime. Information regarding the minimum qualifications for Oregon law enforcement officers is available in section 259-008-0010 of the Oregon Administrative Rules.

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting. Required application materials: A complete online application (do not leave fields blank or type 'see resume') Answers to supplemental questions The selection process for a Police Officer can take several months from the date an application is received to the date of hire. This job announcement will no longer be available after the recruitment closes. You are encouraged to print the job announcement for future reference.