Police Officer

Job Number:

2026-22

Closes:

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:59pm

Springfield Police Department Job Hours:

Shift Work Represented:

SPA Grade:

220 Non-Exempt, Full-time, Full Benefits, Pay dependent on qualifications and in accordance with Oregon's Pay Equity Act. Starting at $37.15 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience, plus an additional 5% for a Bachelor's Degree and/or 2.5% for intermediate Spanish ability.

• Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a FREE, City of Springfield health and wellness center.
• Position includes generous medical package to include $1,200 health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in Oregon Public Employee's Retirement (PERS).

The Springfield Police Department is limiting the number of times an applicant can apply to the same job. Applicants cannot re-apply to the same position within 2 years if the applicant has participated in the Chief's interview and has not been advanced . Applicants who re-apply within the timeframe will not be considered. Want to learn more about joining Springfield PD?

Check this out:

https://springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/join-spd/

Position Overview:

Springfield Police Officers are committed to professionalism while enforcing state laws, local laws, and municipal codes. When wearing a badge, Officers represent not only themselves but the department and the community in which they serve. Police Officers respond to emergencies in an effort to protect life and property and make an immediate and positive impact. The ideal Police Officer candidate will have a passion for service while performing preventative community policing for culturally diverse neighborhoods. For more great information about the City of Springfield Police Department, check this out: https://springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/

Springfield Police Officer Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate from an accredited school
• United States citizen, or obtain citizenship within 18 months of appointment
• 21 years of age by time of appointment
• Valid Oregon Driver's License by time of appointment
• No felony convictions
• Refrain from tobacco products while on duty
• Ability to pass a background investigation
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to meet physical, medical and psychological requirements for the position (see Oregon Administrative Rule 259-008-0010 Minimum Standards for Employment as a

Law Enforcement Officer:

https://www.oregon.gov/DPSST/Pages/default.aspx ) For the complete Police Officer job description, please see the City's classifications page: Class Specifications | Police Officer | Class Spec Details This recruitment will require written and physical testing. Please reserve the dates listed below, in the event you are invited to test . All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran's Preference in Public Employment Law.

Testing:

Written testing and physical testing is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026. You will be required to show picture identification at the time of the written test. All candidates must be present to complete written and physical testing.

NO PREVIOUS ORPAT SCORES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The physical test will consist of the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT): https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/cj/pages/orpat.aspx

Oral Boards:

Oral Boards (Interviews) will be held for applicants who successfully pass written and physical testing. Tentatively, Oral boards will be scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026 (the next day after testing).

NOTE:

Written and ORPAT testing for Police Officer and Detention Officer will occur on the same day. Those candidates who wish to be considered for both positions are encouraged to apply for both, and arrangements will be made for candidates to complete testing for both positions. Please do not indicate 'See Resume' in the 'Work Experience' part of the application. The information you provide in the application 'Work Experience' and 'Job Duties' will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.

NOTE:

This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.