Job Description Login Jobs Job Seekers Employers Login Police Officer (Entry Level or Lateral) City of Lake Oswego | Lake Oswego, OR Applying to this job will open a new window on the employer's web site to apply there. Posted Date 9/02/2026 Description Apply online: www.ci.oswego.or.
us/jobs Application deadline: September 20, 2026 The Position: The City is seeking qualified individuals who are interested in becoming Police Officers to join our law enforcement team. Located in the northwestern corner of Clackamas County, on the banks of the scenic Willamette River and hugging the shore of a 405-acre lake, Lake Oswego is a community rich with art, culture, historic resources, quality schools, vibrant business districts, and an abundance of activities and events for all ages. Working out of the newly constructed Police and City Hall facility in downtown Lake Oswego, the Department has a number of resources to provide exceptional levels of service while offering a number of opportunities to Police Officers such as Detectives, Motorcycle Officers, School Resource Officers, K9 Officers, Adult Resource Officer, and the Training Unit. Additionally, the Department has its own 911 dispatch center (LOCOM), on site Behavioral Health Specialist, Peer Support Team, Chaplain, and fitness facility. Non-sworn Community Service Officers, Evidence, Records and Administrative personnel round out the valuable support for the Department and community. The Department has a philosophy of community-oriented policing and empowering officers to deal with problems proactively. Respect, Excellence, Trust, and Service guide our values-driven organization in our mission to cultivate an exceptional quality of life for everyone in our community. This dedication to service and collaborative City approach has garnered tremendous community and elected official support for our team and earned our department a 92% overall satisfaction rating (2023). As part of their duties, Lake Oswego Police Officers can expect to get to know members of the business community and neighborhood residents; patrol assigned areas on foot or in the car; conduct routine and detailed investigations into criminal and civil matters; enforce state and local traffic laws; and demonstrate a service orientation with an understanding of community-oriented policing. This is a uniformed, police position responsible for general police duties and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. An employee in this class is under the direct supervision of a shift sergeant and performs law enforcement activities which include, but are not limited to, the protection of life and property; conducts routine and detailed investigations into criminal and civil matters; locates and preserves physical evidence; enforces city and state traffic laws, and issues verbal and written warnings; performs special investigative and undercover assignments when required; writes reports and other documents; makes court appearances and gives testimony; may be assigned to the detective, traffic, crime prevention, or other related units; and may be given assignments as required by the chief of police. Incumbents in this class report to a higher professional police classification, such as sergeant, lieutenant, captain or chief of police. This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Police Officers Association (LOPOA). Salary 81,144.00 - 103,650.00 Annual Location In-Person Position Type Full Time Experience Entry Level | Less than 2 years | 2-5 years | 5-10 years | More than 10 years Job Category Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Share this job + − Leaflet | © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap Address 380 A Avenue Lake Oswego, OR 97034 JOB SEEKER Info Search Jobs Register Search Employers EMPLOYER Info Post Jobs Register QUICK LINKS Blog Contact Us About Us Login ©2026 - Partners in Diversity. All rights reserved Powered by Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
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