Police Sergeant jobs in Medford, OR

Are you interested in criminal justice and law enforcement? Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in your community? Do you enjoy a workplace where every day is a little different from the day before? Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply!

The City of Medford is excited to announce the opening of a Records Specialist position. Highlights of this position include:

• Providing customer service and resources to citizens, employees, and other agencies both in person and by telephone.
• Complex clerical and technical work involving extensive computer entry, retrieval and distribution of sensitive and confidential information.

This position requires knowledge of clerical practices, procedures, and equipment, including word processing and database systems; basic understanding of civil and criminal laws; basic knowledge of practices, procedures and guidelines relative to police records and police terminology; ability to understand oral and written instructions and to act upon them accordingly, act effectively and calmly in emergency situations, work effectively with the public, other agencies, and other employees. The successful candidate must also possess strong customer service skills.

A qualified applicant is one who:

• Is a high school graduate or has a GED equivalent.
• Has two (2) years of clerical work experience.

Additional eligibility requirements:

• Successful completion of pre-employment requirements including:
• Comprehensive background investigation
• Psychological examination
• Clear drug screen (which includes testing for cannabis)
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply departmental policy and applicable state or municipal law.
• Use of computer and other office equipment effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to receive CJIS clearance and LEDs certification within 30 days of employment.

Other information about the position:

• Uniforms are provided.
• Personal appearance standards must be in compliance with MPD policy 1043 including but not limited to:
• No visible tattoos.
• Hair color must be consistent with a naturally occurring color range.
• Body piercing or alteration to any area of the body cannot be visible when in uniform, including but not limited to:
• Tongue splitting or piercing.
• Jewelry worn associated with body piercing, including nose piercing. A clear nose ring place holder may be worn.
• Contact lenses of an unnatural color or graphic design.
• Personal conduct and behavior (on-duty and off-duty) must be such that it builds confidence in the department.
• The Records division operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Police Records Specialists will be assigned to work four 10-hour shifts during the day, swing, and graveyard shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Shift assignments are based on seniority and operational need.
• A requirement of this position is to rotate between day, swing and graveyard shifts.

Potential Pay Differentials:

• English/Spanish bilingual proficiency 4.5%
• College credits up to 10% for a bachelor’s degree

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $23.40 (first step) to $24.55 or $25.78 (second or third step). Directly related experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

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Note: Additional details related to specialty pay or benefits can be found in the MPOA labor agreement.

Healthcare Benefits Provided by the City at NO Cost to Employees:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family.
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance with a policy value of $50,000.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions.

Retirement Benefits:

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee.
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions.
• Opportunity to contribute into a deferred compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for retirement planning.

Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually.
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7.

Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,056.42 - $5,192.66 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Medford, OR 97501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person