Police Patrol Officer is responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Being a Police Patrol Officer requires an associate degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Requires Firearms Certification. Additionally, Police Patrol Officer typically reports to a police sergeant. The Police Patrol Officer works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Police Patrol Officer typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POLICE OFFICER
The City of Keizer, Oregon, is seeking applicants
for a Police Officer position!
Requests for accommodation under the
Americans with Disabilities Act must be
submitted in writing prior to the closing
date of this announcement.
INTERVIEW DATE
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
KEIZER POLICE DEPARTMENT
At the Keizer Police Department (KPD)
we are more than just a law
enforcement agency—we are a tight
knit group that values family and
community. Our commitment to
community safety is rooted in the
values of fairness, integrity, and
impartial policing. We believe in
building trust through open
communication and fostering positive
relationships within our diverse and
vibrant community.
We have identified five personal
attributes to guide performance and
the department’s hiring, promotional
and evaluation processes:
CONSCIENTIOUSNESS
Conscientiousness in law enforcement
ensures meticulous attention to detail,
adherence to ethical standards, and a
commitment to thorough, responsible
decision-making, contributing to the
integrity and effectiveness of the
criminal
justice
system.
COURAGE
Courage (integrity) is crucial for
maintaining public trust, upholding
justice, and ensuring officers act
ethically and bravely in the face of
challenges.
EMPATHY
Empathy is crucial because it fosters
understanding, builds community
connections, and promotes fair and
compassionate treatment, enhancing
the overall effectiveness and legitimacy
of the justice system.
HELPFULNESS
Helpfulness cultivates positive
community relations, promotes public
safety, and strengthens trust by
demonstrating a commitment to
assisting and supporting individuals in
times of need.
HUMILITY
Humility in law enforcement
acknowledges that we can’t police
society on our own, fosters
collaboration, and enhances community
relations, creating a more approachable
and empathetic force that prioritizes
education and improvement.
OPENING DATE
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
CLOSING DATE AND TIME
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 5:00PM
TESTING INFO
Entry level applicants must successfully
pass two tests: the NTN law
enforcement Frontline National Test
and the Oregon Physical Agility Test
(ORPAT). Submit valid test results to
the city through NTN’s website by
selecting KPD. ORPAT results may be
submitted through NTN’s website or by
taking the test (no charge) at Keizer
Event Center on May 6, 2024, at 9:00
am. (Valid test results are results that
are current and no more than one year
old from time of application.) The link
for NTN can be found here.
Current Keizer reserve officers are not
required to take a written test, but are
required to take a physical agility test.
Applicants who can provide proof of a
four year degree (or higher) prior to the
testing date will not be required to take
a written test, but will be required to
take a physical agility test.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Bilingual (English/Spanish) and female
candidates are strongly encouraged to
apply.
To request Veteran’s Preference,
complete the Veteran’s Preference
Form and provide the required
paperwork. Click here for the Veteran’s
Preference Form.
Submit a completed City of Keizer
employment application prior to the
closing date and time in order to be
considered. Click here for the
application and instructions.
Postmarks will not be accepted as proof
of meeting the deadline.
Faxed and emailed applications must
be received prior to the deadline.
TO QUALIFY
Applicants must meet the minimum
standards defined by Oregon
Administrative Rule 259-008-0010
which include the following:
Citizen of the United States of
America or qualified nonimmigrant
per Compacts of Free Association
(see last page for further details)
High school graduate or GED
equivalent
21 years of age at time of
appointment
Free of criminal convictions defined
by Oregon Administrative Rule
Be of good moral character
Be able to give credible testimony
Pass a comprehensive background
investigation
Pass medical and psychological
evaluations and a drug screening
Applicants must have a valid Class
C driver license at time of hire.
Applicants must have verbal and
written fluency in the English
language.
See the job description for additional
qualification requirements (attached to
application link on first page).
PAY AND BENEFITS
The base pay range for this
position is $5,626.40—
$7,179.47 per month, with an
additional step available after
10 years of service with Keizer
Police Department.
Placement on the pay
schedule and consideration of
hiring incentives will be
dependent on the amount and
type of qualified experience,
with entry level candidates with
no law enforcement
experience starting at Step 1:
$5,626.40 per month.
Additional benefits include the
following:
Medical, prescription,
dental, and vision with
choice of plans
Term life insurance and long
term disability insurance
Paid holidays
Vacation leave
Sick leave
PERS retirement
Retirement health savings
account paid by the City
Deferred comp—city
contributes 6%
Section 125 plan available
All uniforms and equipment
provided
Language incentives
Incentives for higher
education and DPSST
certifications
Fitness incentive program
24-hour fitness/weight room
Access to on-site massage
chair
The Keizer Police Department is
accredited through the
Commission on Accreditation for
Law Enforcement Agencies
(CALEA). The department has
42 sworn officer positions and 7
full time civilian employee
positions and has three
divisions: Patrol, Support, and
Criminal Investigations.
KPD also has numerous
collateral duty and specialty
assignments, such as K9,
detectives, motors, SWAT,
computer forensics, firearms
and survival skills instructors.
JOB SUMMARY
Major responsibilities and
duties require consistent
attention and commitment to
the agency’s mission and are
to be performed in an effective,
efficient and safe manner.
Personal conduct and behavior
(on and off duty) must be such
that it does not bring disrepute
or unnecessarily endanger the
public’s trust or confidence in
the agency or its members.
This position requires a high
level of problem-solving ability,
self-initiative and the ability to
work independently in
SELECTION PROCESS
An evaluation of all application
materials will be conducted to
determine those candidates
who will receive further consid-
eration, which may include any
or all of the following: written
exam, physical agility test
(ORPAT), and interviews.
One or more interviews and a
background investigation will
take place prior to a contingent
offer. All offers of employment
are contingent on passing a
medical exam, drug screening,
and psychological evaluation.
CITY OF KEIZER
The City of Keizer is located in the
beautiful Willamette Valley with
Oregon’s largest city, Portland, to the
north, and the state capitol, Salem,
bordering Keizer to the south.
The Oregon coastline and mountains
are located just west of Keizer within a
one-hour drive. Our weather is
moderate throughout the year with
summer temperatures typically in the
70’s and 80’s.
Keizer’s population is 39,561 and it is
the 15th largest city in Oregon. In spite
of its growth since the 1990’s, Keizer
continues to preserve its small-town
pride by supporting many volunteer
organizations and community-wide
events.
Some notable events include
KeizerFEST and parade, the Miracle of
Christmas lighting display, the Holiday
Lights parade, concerts and events at
the Keizer Rotary Amphitheater, and
the Keizer Art Walk.
Keizer is also the home of the four
professional baseball teams in the
Mavericks Independent Baseball
League.
The City of Keizer has 103 regular
status employees, a varying number of
temporary employees and assistance
from dedicated community volunteers.
This is truly a great place to work! We
strive to create a relaxed, friendly, and
supportive environment. We are very
proud of the caliber of our employees
and invite qualified candidates to
consider joining our team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Social Security Exemption
Full-time and part-time employees for
the City of Keizer are exempt from
Social Security Tax.
SHARP Certification
The City of Keizer is the first
municipality in the State of Oregon to
earn Safety & Health Administration
Recognition Program (SHARP)
certification from the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA). This is a testament to our
commitment to safety for our
employees and our community.
Drug-Free Workplace
We are committed to maintaining a
safe and healthy workplace free of
alcohol and drugs. Any offer of
employment made to a potential new
police officer will be contingent upon
the applicant passing a drug-screening
test. Reasonable suspicion testing for
drugs and alcohol and random testing
for drugs will be conducted as
described in city policy and the
collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Keizer is dedicated to a
policy of equal opportunity in
employment without regard to race,
religion, sex, national origin, age,
marital status or disability.
Veteran’s Preference
We are proud of the many Keizer
employees who are veterans. We
support Oregon law requiring
Veteran’s Preference by providing a
method for qualified candidates to
request employment preference.
Compacts of Free Association
The United States has entered into
agreements of free association with
the Republic of Palau, Federated
States of Micronesia, and Republic of
the Marshall Islands. These
agreements allow citizens of these
three nations to enter the United
States as nonimmigrants. House
Bill 2594, effective January 1, 2018,
allows persons lawfully admitted to
the United States pursuant to these
Compacts of Free Association to serve
in law enforcement positions including
police officer and reserve police
officer.
Immigration Law
In accordance with the Immigration
and Reform Control Act of 1986,
employment of any individual will be
contingent upon presentation of
acceptable documents verifying
identity and eligibility for U.S.
employment.
Questions?
Contact City of Keizer Human
Resources at 503-856-3430 or send
an e-mail to HR@keizer.org.
The information provided in this job
announcement is not an implied contract and
may be modified or revoked without notice.
Keizer is a place where you can make a difference!
930 Chemawa Road NE * PO Box 21000 * Keizer, Oregon 97307-1000
Telephone: 503-856-3430 * Fax 503-856-3445
Website: www.keizer.org
POLICE OFFICER
Job Description
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and employee and is subject to change.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.
They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Class Title: Police Officer Effective Date: July 1, 2022
Working Title: Police Officer Type: Represented by Keizer Police Association
Department: Police Supervisor: Sergeant
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Supervises: None
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
This position requires a high level of problem-solving ability, self-initiative, and the ability to work independently in
conformance with established guidelines and standards. Successful performers are those who are capable and willing to
make decisions that are consistently in conformance with the agency’s mission, goals, and objectives. All assigned duties
and tasks are expected to be performed in an effective, efficient, and safe manner. Personal conduct and behavior (on-
duty as well as off-duty) must be such that it builds public confidence in the agency and its members.
SUPERVISION
Not a supervisory position.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS – SAFETY – WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment/physical demands described are representative of those an employee may encounter while
performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical & Mental Demands
Mental alertness is important because of the need to make fine discriminations and decisions concerning subtle cues of
impending danger or to discover inconsistencies in witnesses or situations changing dramatically within a few seconds,
taxing the maximum of human endurance. Therefore, incumbents must remain physically and mentally fit to enable them
to handle recurrent contacts and involvement with dangerous and potentially dangerous people, animals, and equipment,
using only that amount of force that reasonably appears necessary, given the facts and circumstances perceived by the
officer at the time of the event, to effectively bring an incident under control.
Safety
Employees must maintain a safe work environment by complying with City and Department safety policies and rules and
by practicing safety while performing the essential functions of the position.
Working Conditions
Work conditions may vary by shift. Some tasks are performed in an office setting with a noise level that is usually
moderately quiet and some tasks are performed outside from a police vehicle. Few tasks require heavy lifting, pushing,
pulling, or carrying heavy loads. Physical strength, agility, and stamina sufficient to perform the duties, including work
beyond normal requirements in emergencies are required. Flexibility is important because of the need to frequently enter
and exit vehicles, inspect buildings, climb over and around obstacles, make sudden moves, etc. Duties include risk of
exposure to bloodborne pathogens and disease.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties; however, these examples do not include all the
specific tasks which an employee may be expected to perform. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change by the
employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
It is the responsibility of every employee to represent the City of Keizer by responding to the public, citizens, its
employees, and others promptly, professionally and with courtesy. This includes regarding everyone, internal and
external, as a customer and delivering the best service possible in a respectful and patient manner. Additional
responsibilities include assisting other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned, maintaining regular job
attendance and adherence to working hours, and operating a motor vehicle safely and legally while on City business.
100% Job Duties
Patrols city streets, parks, commercial and residential areas, school zones, and high activity areas. Conducts building
security checks, checks for suspicious persons and vehicles. Preserves the peace, enforces the law, controls vehicular
traffic, prevents or detects and investigates misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies, and other law violations. Issues
citations or warnings to violators.
Responds to a wide variety of radio calls including thefts, juvenile complaints, burglaries, trespass, rapes, family disputes,
barking dogs, loud parties, emotionally disturbed persons, civil complaints, miscellaneous non-criminal calls, etc. and
takes appropriate action. Performs first-responder emergency care at the scene of traffic crashes and directs traffic as
necessary.
Attempts to build an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust with the community, so average citizens and community
leaders form partnerships with the police.
Works with community residents to identify problems.
Assist the public in answering inquiries regarding directions, laws, and ordinances, aids stranded motorists; conducts
vacation house checks, checks road conditions, street signs, and street lights and reports defects, gives other assistance
to the public as needed.
Investigates traffic crashes and criminal complaints, makes arrests, and issues criminal citations when required. Handles
and transports detainees.
Prepares complete and accurate documents as required.
Appears in court as a witness with prior work being done on the preparation of the court case in conjunction with superior
officers and various attorneys.
Must be able to provide credible sworn testimony.
Conducts special projects and research to assist in department’s activities in areas such as crime analysis, planning for
new or improved programs, and computer applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
minimum response time, and all members are required to be able to tend to their duties responsibly and within a
reasonable amount of time.
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