JOB The City of Sherwood Police Department is seeking to fill a Police Officer position. This position may be filled by an Entry Level or Lateral Police Officer. Under general supervision, as a certified police officer, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation and patrol to enforce state and local laws. Oversee police program areas that may require additional specialized training. May provide training and orientation to volunteers, students and newly assigned personnel on site policies and practices. Shift work is a requirement for this position as service must be provided all 24 hours of each day of the week.
COMPENSATION
From July 1, 2026 the minimum hourly rate will be $37.56 and the maximum will be $47.94. Candidates start at the entry hourly rate unless qualified as a Lateral Police Officer. Lateral candidates may be offered a base salary commensurate with experience up to the maximum hourly rate. In addition to base pay, Police Officers are eligible to receive additional compensation for the highest professional certification and the highest level of education the employee has received, as follows: Intermediate certificate
- 4% Advanced certificate
- 8% (Certificate incentives are not cumulative) AA degree
- 3% BA degree
- 6% (Degree Incentives are not cumulative) Sherwood Police Officers receive several additional premiums to include $125 per month for residency within Sherwood City Limits, and $250 per month for fluency in speaking Spanish.
For additional information, refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Sherwood and the Sherwood Police Officers' Association (SPOA), which can be found online at www.sherwoodoregon.gov.
BENEFITS
The City of Sherwood offers eligible Police Officers the following benefits programs: paid time off (vacation); paid sick leave; group health insurance for Officers and their dependents; flexible spending accounts; group life insurance; long and short term disability insurance; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); 457 deferred compensation plan; optional direct deposit; credit union membership; and a discounted Sherwood YMCA membership. Longevity VEBA In recognition of length of service to the City, The City of Sherwood pays a monthly amount into an
HRA VEBA
account as follows: 0-48 months $125 per month 49
- 120 months $175 per month 121 to 180 months $250 per month 181 + months $325 per month Under general supervision, as a certified police officer, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation and patrol to enforce state and local laws.
Oversee police program areas that may require additional specialized training. May provide training and orientation to volunteers, students and newly assigned personnel on site policies and practices.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed by the position, but does not include other occasional work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position.
Essential Duties:
1. Patrol streets, businesses and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Issue warnings or citations for violations. Perform security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles. 2. Respond to calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, etc., and take appropriate actions. Direct traffic at accident/crime scenes as necessary. Perform CPR/First Aid as necessary. 3. Maintain written records and prepare reports regarding investigations, which are reviewed by supervisor and used for crime prevention, prosecution and office activities. Testify in court as necessary. 4. Conduct preliminary case/incident investigations and related follow-up activities; gather and preserve evidence; interview and take statements from victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; and, prepare related reports and logs. 5. Maintain effective working relationship between adjacent law enforcement agencies. Provide assistance and back-up as requested. Provide appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, the media and citizens regarding on-going investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, gang documentation, etc. 6. Perform crime prevention activities that include surveillance patrols and dissemination of information to the public. Participate in public relations programs that may include speaking to citizen and school groups, and public service efforts. 7. Make arrests; conduct searches; transport and release prisoners. 8. Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public. 9. Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
Auxiliary Duties:
Provide assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain department issued equipment. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please be advised all notifications pertaining to this recruitment (e.g. exam invitations, exam results) will be e-mailed to you at the e-mail address provided on your employment application. Please be sure to provide your current and complete e-mail address. Check your inbox as well as your spam folder for correspondence as your e-mail provider or personal settings may flag the e-mail as spam. Contact the Human Resources Department with any questions.
Application and Examination Process:
An entry level exam with a passing score of 75% and ORPAT test is required . Interested individuals must submit a city of Sherwood online employment application and complete required testing by the closing date in order to be considered. Incomplete applications may not be processed. OR{AT testing facilities are limited. If you are unable to provide an ORPAT score at the time of application, your application will not be deemed incomplete at this time, however no job offers will be made without a passing ORPAT score. Full testing services are now offered through National Testing Network, Inc. To schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Law Enforcement and sign up for the Sherwood Police Department. What to expect at the www.nationaltestingnetwork.
com website:
Completion of the application process for testing. Review all information related to the Sherwood Police Department Police Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary and benefits. Detailed information about the testing process for both the entry level test and ORPAT testing. Opportunity to take online practice tests at www.frontlinetest.com. Schedule your own convenient test time. Tests are offered multiple times a week, including remote testing. Take high quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair testing environment. Upon completion of the entry level exam and ORPAT testing, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the Sherwood Police Department. Candidates who attain a passing score on both the entry level exam and the physical abilities (ORPAT) test will be invited to continue in other stages of the department selection process. National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing and ORPAT testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the Sherwood Police Department's responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the Sherwood Police Department where the final decisions are made. For Oregon Lateral Police Officer candidates : Oregon Lateral applicants are not required to take ORPAT or a written test. The City will review applications for minimum qualifications and previous experience to develop a list of best qualified applicants. These applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. Out of State Lateral Police Officer candidates: Out of State applicants must take a written test or have a Bachelor's Degree, as required by DPSST. If you need to take the written exam you are responsible for scheduling an appointment with the National Testing Network (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com).
Veterans' Preference:
It is the policy of the City of Sherwood to grant hiring and promotion preference to qualified veterans and disabled veterans in accordance with ORS 408.230, at each stage of the application and interview process. To claim veterans' preference in hiring, a completed Veterans' Preference form along with the required documentation, must be submitted at the time of application.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Sherwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or physical disability. The City of Sherwood provides access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, contact Human Resources at (503) 625-4201.
