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COOS BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
500 CENTRAL AVE
COOS BAY, OREGON 97420
541-269-8911
http://www.coosbay.org/departments/police

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Updated: December 01, 2021

***Update May 17^th, 2021: The application period has already ended for the position of Police Officer (Entry or Lateral). The only candidates that will be considered are those that have submitted an application before July 1st, 2021. If you are unsure if you have submitted an application please contact the department using the contact information below.***

Candidates will have until July 1st, 2021 to schedule their exam.

Job Classification: Reserve Police Officer

The Coos Bay Police Department is continuously recruiting for Reserce Police Officer positions.

Complete and return the City of Coos Bay application as well as the Police Officer supplemental application that can be found on the City of Coos Bay Web Page. http://coosbay.org/government/job-list APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY June 14th, 2021.
Schedule and take the Frontline National Test by selecting the Coos Bay Police Department under the NTN Law Enforcement Job listing site. Testing for the Frontline test is available online, the Southwestern Oregon Community College or various locations around Oregon that are listed on the NTN job listing site. (Test scores completed within the last 12 months will be accepted) TESTING MUST BE COMPLETED BY July 1st, 2021.
Must have a passing ORPAT time of 5 minutes and 30 seconds or less. ORPAT can be run at most NTN Testing sites. One additional time and date (TBA) will be supplied at CBPD prior to interviews. (Prior ORPAT scores will be accepted with the last 12 months)

Salary Information: $5090-$6496 per month DOQ; Qualified Lateral Officers will be eligible for a $5,000 hiring bonus; $2,500 upon hiring, $2,500 upon successful completion of the 18-month probationary period as well as up to $1,000 in qualified moving expenses.

Candidate Contact:
Chris Chapanar
Operations Captain
541-269-8911 Ext 2268

Department Overview: Coos Bay Police Department's 39 employees (24 sworn, 15 non-sworn) work together to support our mission statement, "To Efficiently Provide Quality Law Enforcement Services to Our Community by Promoting a Safe Environment through a Police-Citizen Partnership, With an Emphasis on Mutual Trust, Integrity, Fairness, and Professionalism." We are committed to our core values of Service, Integrity, Fairness, Caring, Partnership, Progressive and Excellence. The Coos Bay Police Department has three divisions: Patrol Division, Investigations Division, and Support Services. These divisions are comprised of the Patrol Team, K-9 Team, Community Resource Officer, School Resource Officer, Criminal Detectives, Narcotics Detectives, ERT, Evidence Technicians, and Records. Patrol shifts are 12 hours, 3 days on followed by 3 days off.

Area Information: The City of Coos Bay is located in Coos County which is located along the Southern Oregon Coast.

Population: 16,500

Job Requirements

Age:
21

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Must be able to correct to 20/20

Hiring Process:

Completed City of Coos Bay application along with supplemental police department application.
Complete and pass the Frontline National test with the National Testing Network prior to interview and starting the Reserve Officer Training Academy.
Complete the Oregon Physical Ability Test (ORPAT) Scores will be kept for one year. Next ORPAT testing will be in May 2018.

Testing for Frontline testing is available online, Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) by appointment, or testing can also be completed at the Brooklake campus of Chemeketa Community College and a variety of other locations.

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors:
Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers

Felony convictions
Misdemeanor convictions
Domestic violence (DV);
Currently named as the Respondent in a Restraining Order
Crime of dishonesty; and/or,
Crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another.
Illegal manufacture, transport, or sale of a controlled substance.
Any repeated convictions of an offense which indicate disrespect for the law, a lack of good moral character or disposition towards violence and disorder.
Discharge from employment, where such discharge indicates poor behavior and/or an inability adjusting to discipline.
A Dishonorable Discharge from the armed forces.
Persons convicted of a petty larceny

Other Hiring Information :
Candidates must pass all medical, physical, written, oral and psychological examinations.

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