Entry Level Police Officer

Entry Level Police Officer Job Type:

Full Time Gresham, OR Gresham Police Department Salary:

$81,309.00 - $103,814.00

Annually Position Summary:

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. Police officers report to an assigned sergeant and we use a chain of command system.

Essential Functions:

Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, bicycle, or other means of transportation; observes, reports, and responds to crime and danger; observes and checks buildings, residences, schools, banks, vacant areas, vehicles, suspicious persons, and others; performs onsite testing and interrogation of individuals suspected of intoxication; escorts suspects to various buildings; performs breathalyzer analysis, videotaping, and other testing; performs stakeouts or undercover operations to obtain crime evidence; as required, physically detains and subdues law violators or those resisting arrest; maneuvers a variety of situations, such as moving through heavy underbrush and trees, jumping fences, climbing onto or into buildings, using deadly force, and others in order to protect self and others; issues citations, makes arrests, or takes other appropriate action; ensures enforcement of all applicable laws and regulations. Responds to emergency calls, including determining the nature of the call, investigating circumstances, and taking action; takes command at scene of accident or crime; administers first aid and requests medical service as necessary; interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects and takes statements; records information regarding causes and circumstances; conducts welfare checks, completes mental health evaluations, and coordinates with hospitals and clinicians; requests assistance from other departmental staff. Reports traffic issues and hazards; directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow; enforces vehicle operations and parking regulations; issues warnings or notices of traffic infractions; disburses unruly crowds at public gatherings. Conducts investigations of suspected illegal activity; performs follow-up investigations of criminal cases; ensures security of persons and evidence at the crime scene; collects and documents evidence; requests lab analysis as appropriate. Serves and enforces court-ordered civil process orders, including restraining, protection, no contact, anti-harassment, subpoenas, and others; serves arrest and search warrants; prepares criminal cases for prosecution; interacts with attorneys and court officials; testifies in court as required. Provides information on laws, ordinances, police patrols, filing a formal complaint, crime prevention education, and other law-enforcement related topics; directs community members to appropriate authorities as necessary; works with community members to solve ongoing traffic-related problems; collaborates and maintains relationships with other law enforcement agencies, school officials, and community service agencies; acts as a representative on committees, interagency task forces, special projects, and other community outreach activities as assigned. Serves as Field Training Officer for new officers; works on specialty assignments which may include public education, schools, and training; attends meetings, seminars, and other training classes; prepares a variety of records and reports, such as felony and/or misdemeanor charges, arrests, accidents, offenses, property impounded, property damage, investigations, affidavits in support of search warrants, and others; ensures equipment used is maintained and operating properly. Performs other duties as assigned.

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. (Following a job offer Gresham PD will send candidates for a department paid Medical/Physical exam.) 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. Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Possess the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Display the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and citizens from a variety of racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.

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