Entry-Level Police Officer

The Beaverton Police Department is accepting applications for entry-level Police Officers. If you want to make a real impact within the diverse Beaverton community, enjoy a variety of tasks and duties at work, and thrive in a professional, progressive, proactive organization, this may be the opportunity for you!

Police officers require the ability to learn a considerable amount of factual material such as laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances and procedures, understand sometimes complex oral and written instructions, act effectively and calmly in emergency situations, operate assigned equipment skillfully and safely, prepare clear, concise yet comprehensive reports, analyze situations quickly and objectively, work effectively with the public, other agencies and other employees.

The selection process:

This recruitment is open continuously and applications will be reviewed regularly. Qualified applicants will be invited for a written exam and physical agility test. Oral boards will be scheduled for eligible applicants who pass both tests. Final applicants will be required to pass a rigorous background examination, and any job offer will be contingent upon passing a medical exam, drug screen, and psychological evaluation.

After you've submitted your application, you can check your profile at governmentjobs.com to view the current status of your application.

Upon appointment, recruited officers will be required to successfully complete the basic police academy (16 weeks) within 18 months of hire.

To apply:

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton's online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Experience and skills will be evaluated using the work history and supplemental questions only; resumes and cover letters are not accepted in place of a completed application.

• Enforce criminal and traffic laws

• Make arrests

• Issue citations

• Investigate accidents

• Patrol roads, highways, and businesses

• Write reports

• Appear in court

• Handle prisoners

• Communicate by radio

• Educate the public

• Provide services to residents and community members

• Contribute to the promotion of organizational values, including personal and professional development; diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; actively promote the value of respect in a multicultural society

• Additional duties outlined in the Police Officer class specification

Minimum qualifications:

• 90 college credit hours and/or work skills and life experience that are relevant to a law enforcement career.

• Valid driver's license and the ability to meet the city's driving standards.

• Must be a US citizen within 18 months of hire or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association.

• Able to obtain Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Basic Certification within 18 months of date of hire.

• 21 years of age or older by the time of hire.

• Must never have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that reflects adversely on the capacity to serve as a police officer.

• Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) fingerprints must be completed and cleared prior to start date.

• Able to pass background and reference check, drug screen, medical and psychological evaluation.

• Able to pass written exam, physical agility test and run a mile under nine minutes.

• Able to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms.

Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups, persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.

Studies have shown that many candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city's talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.Wage rate: $35.46 hourly

All new hires with no sworn, paid law enforcement (police) work experience will start at step 1 of the posted salary range.

Total compensation package and benefits

In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.

The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.

Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.

City of Beaverton Compensation Break Down

• Entry Level Police OfficerGross Cash CompensationStarting StepStep 1Yearly Salary$73,764.24   Estimated Benefits Paid by the City

• Non-Cash CompensationPublic Employees Retirement System Fully Paid Contributions for Employee $3,872.62Medical & Dental

• Max City contributions for employee +1 (Dollar Value)$25,181.88Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA; 3% contribution$2,212.93Deferred compensation account; 3% employer contribution$2,212.93No-cost Public Transportation Pass (TriMet) (Dollar Value)$1,200.00Total Estimated Non-Cash Compensation

• Benefits$34,680.36  Total Salary and Estimated Non-Cash Compensation Value$108,444.60