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CANBY CITY OF / CANBY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PO BOX 930
CANBY, OREGON 97013
503-266-0635
https://www.canbypolice.com / www.canbyoregon.gov

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Updated: July 31, 2019

Job Classification: Police Officer

The City of Canby Police Department is currently hiring Lateral or Entry Level Police Officers to fill two vacancies due to retirement. Canby is also building an ongoing eligibility list for Police Officer. To be eligible, candidates are required to complete the NTN FrontLine National exam, the ORPAT certification, and the department application. NTN testing and ORPAT certification are waived for OREGON LATERAL candidates. A cover letter and resume must accompany the completed City Application.

Please visit http://www.canbyoregon.gov/Jobs/jobapp_download.htm to complete the online application.

Salary Information: $64,848 - $81,576 (FY 2018-2019) Plus tentative 3.3% COLA pending adoption of 19-20 collective bargaining agreement.

Benefit Information:

Competitive salary
3.5% Incentive for Intermediate Certificate
6.5% Incentive for Supervisory Certificate (3.5% Intermediate plus an additional 3% for Supervisory)
5% Incentive for Spanish Fluency
1.5% Longevity Incentive after 10 years with the City of Canby
5% Incentive for Assignment – K-9, Traffic, Detective
Optional Direct Deposit
Medical/Vision/Dental
City paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
6% City paid PERS/OPSRP
Generous Leave Benefits
Sick leave cash out at retirement (up to 500 hours)
FSA & VEBA

Contact Information:
Amanda Zeiber
Assistant City Administrator / HR Director
(503) 266-0635
zeibera@canbyoregon.gov

Department Overview: The Canby Police Department includes 24 sworn positions, including a chief and two lieutenants. Officers have the opportunity to work in a variety of specialized units or specialized teams. To learn more about the Canby Police Department, visit http://www.canbypolice.com.

Area Information: The City of Canby has a growing community of over 17k residents and is located 25 miles south of Portland, OR. The city is bounded by picturesque agricultural lands, three rivers, wide-open spaces and spectacular views of Mt. Hood. Nicknamed The Garden Spot, the city encompassed 4.5 square miles and is part of the beautiful Willamette Valley location in SW Clackamas County. The City is easily accessible in the region by I-5, Highway 99E, and I-205. Canby exceptional quality of life and low crime has earned it numerous awards; including Best Place in Oregon to Raise a Family (2019); one of Top Ten Places to Live in Oregon; and Second Safest City in Oregon. To learn more about the City of Canby, please visit http://www.canbyoregon.gov.

Population: 17,000

Job Requirements

Age: Must be at least age 21 at the time of hire

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid OREGON State Driver's License: Yes, with acceptable driving record – or ability to get Oregon license by the date of hire.

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: Must meet the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements as detailed in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs).

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

*To qualify as a lateral officer, candidates must possess a current Basic Police DPSST certification or equivalent out of state certification.

Prior Experience: Preferred, but not required for Entry Level Police Officers

Necessary Certifications: To qualify as a lateral officer, candidates must possess a current Basic Police DPSST certification or equivalent out of state certification.

Additional Requirements:

To be considered, candidates must be free of any acts that would adversely reflect on his or her fitness to perform their duties as a police officer.
Must be of good moral character and understand that any acts that reflect dishonesty, deceit, or misrepresentation adversely reflects on their fitness to perform their duties as a police officer.
Must have strength and agility to sufficiently perform the duties of this position.
Ideal candidates will be individuals who have a proven track record of being honest, objective, hard-working, able to communicate effectively, and are customer service oriented.
All applicants must be U.S. citizens, have no felony convictions, be at least 21 years of age, have as a minimum a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, and a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Candidates must have the ability to successfully complete a thorough background investigation and post-offer psychological and medical examination, including a pre-employment drug screen.

Hiring Process:

Complete and pass the Frontline National test with the National Testing Network prior to application
Successfully pass ORPAT
Submit City Application, Cover Letter & Resume
Interview(s)
Background Investigation
Psychological Evaluation
Medical Evaluation & Drug Screen

Equal Opportunity Employer and Preference Points:

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Canby 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 Canby provides access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, contact Human Resources at 503-266-0635.

Veterans' Preference: It is the policy of the City of Canby 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.

Canby Police Association Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Please visit City of Canby website to review the CPA CBA:
https://www.canbyoregon.gov/Departments/human_resources/docs/CanbyPoliceCBA07.01.16-06.30.19.pdf

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