Police Officer

Job Listing ID:

4495606

Job Title:

Police Officer Application Deadline:

08/18/2026

Job Location:

Corvallis

Date Posted:

05/21/2026

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:

Position Summary Work both independently and cooperatively to provide pro-active police protection and crime prevention consistent with community policing objectives. Ensure the safety of the community in an orderly, efficient, and professional manner. Conduct investigations of crimes which lead to identification, apprehension, and prosecution of criminals. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

Additional Information:

Police Officer hourly range: $38.62 - $49.30 10 hour schedule shifts, Full-Time, CPOA represented positions 18-month probationary period

Incentive Rates:

Intermediate Certification 3% (non-probationary employees) Advanced Certification 8% (non-probationary employees) ORPAT Certification 2% Bilingual 5% Assigned 5% (Administrative, Community Livability, Motorcycle, School Resource, Training) Assigned Detective 5% (8% after 3 years assigned Detective) Assigned Canine 10% PTO 1% Certified

DRE/DME 5

% (When actively engaged in DRE/DME work) This recruitment is continuous for multiple positions.

Lateral Police Officers:

Lateral Officers will be credited with 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick leave banks upon hire. Lateral Officers will receive credit for time already served as peace officer for placement on the vacation accrual scale. Additionally, Lateral Officers may serve a shorter probationary period at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Please see our website for complete Position Description including essential functions and requirements. Proposed Recruitment Timeline February 18, 2026 Recruitment Opens Ongoing Application review will occur weekly Virtual speed interview Oral Boards & Final Chief's Interview NGLE Testing Background/Medical/Drug Screen/Psychological Anticipated Appointment for positions will be as appropriate Essential Duties All officers perform the following essential functions. Time devoted to each of these functions may vary according to assignment, shift, or departmental needs. Detects and deters crime, using community policing techniques such as community education, problem-solving, law enforcement and presence in assigned areas using a motor vehicle, bicycle, or while on foot. Stops motorists for traffic law offenses and takes appropriate enforcement action. Investigates crime and traffic accidents by: Interviewing victims and witnesses to gather detailed information. Interviewing and interrogating suspects in accordance with legal requirements. Gathering and processing physical evidence and intelligence by a variety of methods, including; surveillance and contact with the public, drug testing, photography, video and audio recording, fingerprinting and bank, medical, computer, and utility record research. Preparing affidavits for, and executing, search and arrest warrants. Apprehending and arresting suspects. Preparing required reports and documentation. Coordinating prosecution with attorneys. Preparing cases for trial, participating and testifying in court proceedings. Directing and/or assisting other personnel at the scene of a crime, in... For full info follow application link. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer in

Compliance 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:

Non-Commercial Drivers License Compensation

Salary:

$38.62 to $49.30 per Hour Depending on Experience Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 None

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

Drug Test