Police Officer - Entry Level

Job Listing ID:

4477056

Job Title:

Police Officer -

Entry Level Application Deadline:

06/21/2026

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

04/22/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

What are the minimum qualifications? Be at least 21 years old at date of hire. Be a U.S. Citizen or have the ability to become one within 18 months of hire. Participate in competitive testing including physical fitness testing, reading comprehension, writing skills, written, physical/vision, hearing and psychological examinations, and be able to pass strict Police Department background investigation. Must pass the pre-employment drug test (including marijuana). Must pass the pre-employment background check. Oregon's minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer and background disqualifiers can be found in

OAR 259-008.

Must be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of 24-hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends. High School graduate or have completed a G.E.D. Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

Certifications/Licenses:

Ability to complete departmental recruit training course and to gain eligibility for Basic Certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). A valid Oregon driver's license, or out of state equivalent, or ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City's standard. Oregon law requires that an of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355). What are the disqualifiers and eliminating factors?

OAR 259-008.

No felony convictions. No convictions for crimes involving domestic violence. No dishonorable discharge from any branch of military service. No more than three (3) traffic (moving) convictions in the last three (3) years.

Job Classification:

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Driver License Information

Required:

Commercial C Drivers License Compensation

Salary:

$39.11 to $51.42 per Hour Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 18 months

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

Background Check , Drug Test , Physical Exam After Job Offer , DMV records check