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SHERWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
20495 SW BORCHERS DRIVE
SHERWOOD, OREGON 97140
503-625-5523
https://www.sherwoodoregon.gov/police

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Updated: July 01, 2025

Job Classification: Police Officer (Lateral and New)

The City of Sherwood is currently hiring for Police Officers (Lateral and New). Candidates must take the FrontLine National test and have a valid passing ORPAT (all tests must have been completed within one year of your application date).

Lateral Police Officer candidates who are currently certified as a Police Officer in the State of Oregon only need to complete the department application. Follow the link below. All other Lateral candidates will need to complete all the testing listed above.

Candidates must also complete a City of Sherwood application found at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofsherwood.

Applicants are responsible for contacting NTN and arranging for their own testing. If you have completed the ORPAT with another department, you may submit your results on department letterhead with your application.

Salary Information: $70,761.60 - $92,102.40 Annually

Benefit Information:

The City of Sherwood offers a wide range of employee benefits.

Check Out our Benefits & Wellness Program!
The City of Sherwood values your dedication to lead our community through meaningful public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to your physical, financial and overall wellbeing of you and your family.

Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with up to 90% of the costs covered by the employer including medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage! Other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of your total compensation and rewards package include:

Paid Time Off – PTO accruals are determined by an employee’s status (full-time or part-time regular) and the length of service.
SPOA represented (consolidation of, and in lieu of, paid holidays and vacation leave) new, full-time employees accrue 7.38 hours per pay period or 192 hours per year.
Paid Sabbaticals
9 paid holidays (for applicable employee groups) AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year).
$25 per pay period City Paid VEBA
Wellness Program (Beyond Well) - We are proud to make your health and well-being a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or via telephone with a personal health coach); fitness activities, and city-wide provided Health & Wellness events throughout the calendar year.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life and Disability Insurance (both City-provided and voluntary)
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
457b Deferred Compensation Plan

Description

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.

Examples 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.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of: Thorough police practices and procedures, investigative methods and techniques, federal, state and local laws, report writing, firearm use and safety precautions.

Education and Experience: Typical education would include the equivalent to high school graduation and ability to complete DPSST Basic law enforcement training and obtain state certification.

Special Requirements/Qualifications/Licenses:

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must not have been convicted of any crime punishable as a felony in any jurisdiction or a crime involving domestic violence (applicants with lesser criminal records will be evaluated on an individual basis)
Must not have any discharge less than honorable from any branch of the military
Must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Must attend and successfully complete the Police Academy and have possession of DPSST Basic certificate required within one year of appointment
Must pass all phases of the examination process, including an oral and written exam, background investigation, psychological test, physical and agility testing

Desirable Qualifications: Previous college-level training or additional experience in law enforcement. Knowledge of the community and surrounding area. Additional training related to police equipment or operations, e.g. first aid, CPR, hazardous materials, firearms training, LEDS General level certification, etc. Bi-lingual (Spanish/English).

Application and Examination Process

City of Sherwood is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Selection Process
1. An evaluation of education, training, and work experience of submitted application packets will be screened by Human Resources.

2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an in-depth evaluation of education, experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include your resume and cover letter and responses to the supplemental questions (if applicable).

3. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.

Please note: Candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

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.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-625-4201 or e-mail to: humanresources@sherwoodoregon.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that City of Sherwood communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Questions (?'s) Regarding This Recruitment
Lydia McEvoy, Human Resources Director
Humanresources@sherwoodoregon.gov
* City of Sherwood is a drug-free workplace *

Job Requirements

Age:
21

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Must be able to correct to 20/20

Academy Certification:
Must attend and successfully complete the Police Academy and have possession of DPSST Basic certificate required within one year of appointment.

Application Process:

Complete and pass the Frontline National test with the National Testing Network prior to application.
Complete the Oregon Physical Ability Test (ORPAT).
Complete City of Sherwood online application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Preference Points:

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.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility and the ability to operate a motorized vehicle. Duties involve moving or wearing materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis; however may be required to move adults weighing up to 200 pounds on an infrequent basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, motorized vehicle, firearms, etc. Position may be required to deal with violent and combative individuals requiring considerable physical effort.

Working Conditions: Work locations are in all types of indoor and outdoor environments. Contact with individuals who may become violent, combative, under the influence of drugs/alcohol, mentally ill or who have communicable diseases. Incumbent operates police vehicles and may be required to sit/stand/walk for extended periods while performing various duties. Position is subject to 24-hour emergency call-back. Must be available for rotating shifts including weekend assignments.

The City of Sherwood provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities when needed to enable the individual to perform the essential duties and meet the essential requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations are evaluated on an individual basis in accordance with applicable law.

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