Police Officer Entry or Lateral - City of Hood River

HONOR

• INTEGRITY
• EXCELLENCE Join the Hood River Police Department Entry and Lateral Openings Open until filled: First review July 10, 2026

Salary Range:

$35.36

• 42.26 +certification pay
• Laterals may start higher in the salary range based on experience.
• The City requires a completed City of Hood River Employment application along with NTN and ORPAT testing to be completed in order to be considered for the interview process. See more information regarding the position and requirements at https://cityofhoodriver.gov/employment-opportunities/
• POLICE OFFICER ( Lateral or Entry Level)

• HOOD RIVER, OR

• Pop. 8305. Salary range effective July 1, 2026 is $35.36
• 42.

26 +certification pay DOQ. This position is represented by the Hood River Police Association. The starting salary for a lateral hire is negotiable based on relevant law enforcement experience. Lateral-level applicants with a minimum of 2 years of police officer experience will automatically be awarded an interview and are not required to complete the written or physical testing phase. Entry-level candidates for the position must pass written, physical agility, and psychological tests, as well as a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening Bi-lingual Spanish is preferred. Excellent benefit package offered; Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, City pays 90% of Health Insurance Premium, City VEBA contributions, vacation, and paid leave/Holiday accruals. Bi-lingual pay 5%, Intermediate Certificate pay 5%, Advanced Certificate pay 10%. EE/AA.

Testing:

NTN and ORPAT Testing must be completed prior to submitting your application. For testing locations and times, visit the National Testing Network online at https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/exams.cfm or call 855-821-3761.

To apply:

Applications and a full position description may be obtained at https://cityofhoodriver.gov/employment-opportunities/ or in person at the City of Hood Ricer•

City Hall:

211 Second Street, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Applications may be hand-delivered, mailed to the City of Hood River administration, or emailed to s.galvez@cityofhoodriver.gov. The City of Hood River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.36

• $42.

26 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Military leave Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person