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City of Tigard, OR

Police Officer

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $86,596–$107,894/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Tigard, OR (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/28/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$91,142 / year median in Oregon

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Become a Police Officer with the Tigard Police Department. No experience? No problem. We provide all the training and pay you as you learn. Located 20 minutes south of Portland, Tigard is home to ~60,000 people and offers vibrant neighborhoods, parks, trails and an easy Pacific Northwest lifestyle. You're an hour from the Oregon Coast, Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. Our officers consistently say it's our culture and people that set us apart.

Why Join Tigard PD:

$87K - $108K base pay per year, plus: Foreign language incentive for bilingual speakers Up to 10% more for serving on special teams Up to 10% more for certain education and/or certifications 4-day workweek Paid on-duty wellness time PERS pension + optional 457B plan Paid vacation, sick time and holiday pay Full medical/dental coverage Savings plans for health and dependent care expenses About the

Department:

~80 sworn and ~20 non-sworn employees Small enough for personalized training, large enough for specialized-team career paths Strong community support, with a focus on engagement, transparency and officer wellness (Peer Support Team, on-duty wellness time)

Career Opportunities Beyond Patrol:

K-9 Handler, Drone Operator, School Resource Officer Traffic Safety Unit, Bike Patrol Detective (Criminal Investigation, Commercial Crimes, Drug Investigations) Interagency teams:

Mental Health Response, Tactical Negotiations, Crisis Negotiations, Crash Analysis Reconstruction, Major Crimes What You'll Do:

Patrol assigned areas and respond to calls for service Enforce laws and ordinances Conduct investigations and prepare reports Build relationships with the community you serve Join us if you're motivated by a desire to serve your community with energy and integrity! We are committed to supporting our officers' growth through comprehensive training programs and ongoing professional development opportunities that empower you to excel in your role as a protector and public servant.

Pay:

$86,596.00 - $107,894.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person