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GLADSTONE POLICE DEPARTMENT
18505 Portland Avenue
GLADSTONE, OREGON 97027
503-557-2798
http://www.ci.gladstone.or.us

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Updated: June 22, 2021

Job Classification: Police Officer – Lateral, Full Time, Regular, Non-Exempt, Represented Position

The Gladstone Police Department is hiring for Lateral-Police Officer. Out of state candidates are required to complete the NTN FrontLine National Exam and the department application, resume and cover letter by Friday, June 18th, 2021 at 5pm. In State candidates are required to complete a department application, resume and cover letter by Friday, June 18^th, 2021 at 5pm.

The application packet may be downloaded from the City’s website, https://www.ci.gladstone.or.us/jobs or obtained from: Gladstone City Hall, Human Resources, 18505 Portland Ave., Gladstone, OR 97027.

Completed materials must be received at the above address, faxed to or emailed to: hr@ci.gladstone.or.us.

NTN testing and ORPAT Certification are waived for Oregon lateral candidates.

Salary Information: $61,980 - $83,064 annually effective 7/1/21; additional incentives available. Pay commensurate with education, experience & training

Benefit Information:

Competitive Salary
4% incentive for an Intermediate Certificate
4% incentive for an Advanced Certificate
5% incentive for Field Training Officer (FTO)
5% incentive for Detective or Motorcycle Officer
3% incentive for oral proficiency in Spanish or any other language as designated by the Chief of Police
5% incentive for School Resource Officer
5% incentive for K9 Handler
Fitness Club Membership reimbursement
Medical/Dental/Vision 90% paid by the City
6% City-paid PERS/OPSRP
City paid life insurance
FSA
VEBA contribution up to 1500
Career recognition pay

Contact Information:
Kristi Walls
Executive Administrative Assistant
hr@ci.gladstone.or.us

Department Overview: The Gladstone Police Department includes 17 sword positions, including a chief and a lieutenant. Officers have the opportunity to work in a variety of specialized positions. To learn more about The Gladstone Police Department, visit http://www.ci.gladstone.or.us

Area Information: The City of Gladstone has a growing community of approximately 12,000 residents and is located in the heart of Clackamas County. Gladstone is a four-square-mile suburban community twelve miles south of Portland at the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette rivers. Gladstone is easily accessible by I-205 and Oregon Route 224, (Milwaukie Expressway). To learn more about the city of Gladstone, visit http://www.ci.gladstone.or.us

Population: 12,000

Job Requirements

Age: Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.

US Citizen: Must be a citizen of the United States within 18 months of employment, or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association

High School Grad/GED: High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by a two-year community college degree or vocational school training in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field preferred

Valid OREGON State Driver's License: Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Oregon Driver's License with a good driving record.

Ability to Read/Speak English: Must be able to speak, read and write the English language; bilingual ability in Spanish preferred.

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

College: No

Academy Certification: To qualify as a Lateral Police Officer, candidates must possess a current Basic Police DPSST certification or equivalent out of state certification, and must be in good standing.

Necessary Certifications: To be considered a qualified lateral applicant, you must currently be certified as an Oregon Police Officer, successfully completed a minimum twelve (12) month probationary period and have two (2) years full-time on the job experience.

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
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 Gladstone 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 Gladstone 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 hr@ci.gladstone.or.us.
Veterans' Preference: It is the policy of The City of Gladstone 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 veteran's preference in hiring, a completed Veterans' Preference form along with the required documentation, must be submitted at the time of application

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