Police Officer

Position Summary

The Corvallis Police Department - Integrity & Honor

Consider being a Police Officer for the Corvallis Police Department, serving and protecting our citizens and community.

Corvallis Police Officers work both independently and cooperatively to provide pro-active police protection and crime prevention consistent with community policing objectives.

They ensure the safety of the community in an orderly, efficient, and professional manner. Conduct investigations of crimes which lead to identification, apprehension, and prosecution of criminals.

Additional Information :

Police Officer hourly range : $37.32 - $47.63

10 hour schedule shifts, Full-Time, CPOA represented positions

18-month probationary period

Incentive Rates :

Intermediate Certification 3% (non-probationary employees)

Advanced Certification 8% (non-probationary employees)

ORPAT Certification 2%

Bilingual 5%

Assigned 5% (Administrative, Community Livability, Motorcycle, School Resource, Training)

Assigned Detective 5% (8% after 3 years assigned Detective)

Assigned Canine 10%

PTO 1%

Certified DRE / DME 5% (When actively engaged in DRE / DME work)

This recruitment is continuous for multiple positions.

Applicants who are not selected to fill a vacancy may reapply in the next recruitment process. Should you fail a step in the current recruitment process, you must wait one year in order to be eligible to reapply in the current recruitment process.

Lateral Police Officers : Lateral Officers will be credited with 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick leave banks upon hire.

Lateral Officers will receive credit for time already served as peace officers for placement on the vacation accrual scale.

Additionally, Lateral Officers may serve a shorter probationary period at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

Please see our website for complete Position Description including essential functions and requirements.

Proposed Recruitment Timeline

January 2, 2024

Recruitment Opens

January 8, 2024

First Initial Review of Candidates; Candidates will then be reviewed as frequently as weekly ongoing

Ongoing

Virtual speed interview

Ongoing

Oral Board's & Final Chief's Interview

Ongoing

NGLE Testing

Ongoing

Background / Medical / Drug Screen / Psychological

Anticipated Appointment as appropriate

Essential Functions

All officers perform the following essential functions. Time devoted to each of these functions may vary according to assignment, shift, or departmental needs.

Detects and deters crime, using community policing techniques such as community education, problem-solving, law enforcement and presence in assigned areas using a motor vehicle, bicycle, or while on foot.

Stops motorists for traffic law offenses and takes appropriate enforcement action.

Investigates crime and traffic accidents by :

• Interviewing victims and witnesses to gather detailed information. Interviewing and interrogating suspects in accordance with legal requirements.
• Gathering and processing physical evidence and intelligence by a variety of methods, including; surveillance and contact with the public, drug testing, photography, video and audio recording, fingerprinting and bank, medical, computer, and utility record research.
• Preparing affidavits for, and executing, search and arrest warrants.
• Apprehending and arresting suspects.
• Preparing required reports and documentation. Coordinating prosecution with attorneys. Preparing cases for trial, participating and testifying in court proceedings.
• Directing and / or assisting other personnel at the scene of a crime, in the course of an investigation, or in performing other police services.
• Acting as a resource for other personnel and departments in areas of specialized knowledge, training, or experience. May be called on to testify as an expert witness in those areas.

Provides community service in the areas of mediation, traffic control, crowd control, and ensuring peace in civil disputes.

Reviews incidents to determine options in police response, alternative conflict resolution, or referral to other agencies.

Processes prisoners, including photographing, fingerprinting, and booking. Transports prisoners as required.

Reviews, analyzes and applies crime analysis data including recognition of crime trends and patterns and develop intervention methods.

Executes and evaluates the plan with supervisor and other staff members.

Leads and directs volunteers.

May be assigned to recruit and / or Cadet development, including instruction and application of laws, department rules and policies, proper use and maintenance of equipment, and proper safety techniques.

Evaluates and reports progress of recruit officers.

Utilizes computers in research, report writing, booking prisoners, crime investigation, communications and other related functions.

Performs administrative functions such as providing input into short or long term goals, training, budget, scheduling, equipment, and other special concerns.

Coordinates, plans and participates in special events.

Performs public relations duties to inform and educate the community. Gives presentations for large and small groups and special populations.

• Additional assignments may include, but are not limited to : developing, presenting, or receiving training; instructing school age students;
• speaking engagements to citizen interest groups; citizen training in crime prevention, safety, and other subjects; researching, designing, and implementing educational / information programs on law enforcement and crime prevention topics for varied groups and learning needs;

serving on an interagency or interdepartmental team, and other related duties as assigned.

Special assignments are defined by the Chief of Police and consist of work of a specialized nature performed on a full time basis for an extended period of time.

These assignments are responsible to perform the essential functions of Police Officer, but with considerable special emphasis in certain of these functions during their special assignment and they may also require additional skills or training.

Special assignments currently consist of Detective, Motorcycle Officer, Canine Officer, School Resource Officer, and Community Livability Officer.

When there is no on-duty supervisor, a Police Officer may act in the capacity of a Police Sergeant.

Operates and drives a motor vehicle safely and legally.

Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences.

Maintains effective work relationships.

Adheres to all City and Department policies.

Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. An Associate's degree or equivalent of 90 quarter or 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university highly preferred.

Basic DPSST Certificate following completion of training, within 18 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to collect, process, and evaluate complex material and information. Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in situations which may be stressful.

Ability to work on multiple investigations, as well as perform necessary patrol duties, traffic enforcement, community service, special assignments, and training as required.

Ability to resolve situations by making appropriate decisions in highly stressful, rapidly deteriorating, and violent situations.

Ability to walk, run, jump, stand, lift, sit, restrain combative individuals, and other physical requirements as determined by Department of Public Safety and Training (DPSST).

Ability to safely operate police vehicles. Officers assigned a motorcycle must also have the ability to right the motorcycle to its center stand from a laying position and meet the training requirements of the department.

Ability to meet State standards in the use of vehicles, firearms, and other weapons and equipment in stressful, emergency conditions.

Ability to learn to use a computer to perform the essential functions of the position in a timely manner.

Strong interpersonal skills and respect for diversity. Ability to write for and work with diverse groups. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Ability to prioritize work load, perform multiple tasks, coordinate with other law enforcement agencies, service agencies, and departments and cope with competing and changing priorities.

Ability to be flexible, adaptable and creative.

Ability to maintain the standards identified in the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.

Ability to speak effectively in public.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and protocols.

Considerable cooperation and collaboration skills, investigative abilities and conflict resolution skills.

Demonstrable commitment to sustainability required.

Special Requirements

Intoxilyzer certification within 12 months of employment.

CPR Certification.

Valid Oregon driver's license and driving record that meets the standards set by the City of Corvallis.

Must be a U.S. citizen within 18 months of hire; at least 21 years of age; no felony convictions or convictions of domestic assault misdemeanor;

resident within 25 miles of Corvallis city limits. (may be waived by the Police Chief).

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen. Must successfully pass the Department of Public Safety and Training (DPSST) medical examination that includes vision and hearing tests and a psychological examination.

Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal history check and obtain an Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance.

Ability to meet / maintain Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation standards applicable to the position.

Must be able to testify in a court of law.

Additional assignments may require additional specialized training as defined by the department.

The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.

Additional Information

SUPERVISORY OR LEAD WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work / coordination of the work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position.

Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel and volunteers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here (including lifting, mobility, movement, manual dexterity) are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• In the performance of job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, speak, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand;
• walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb, including stairs and ladders;
• balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach, or crawl; smell; run short and moderate distances in foot pursuit; jump and dodge obstacles;
• lift and carry objects and people; drag and pull objects and people; push / pull heavy objects; use short and moderate duration force with subjects;

use restraining devices; use restraining / control holds; and use hands / feet for self-defense.

The employee may occasionally be required to engage in physically combative confrontations with resistant and possible violent individuals in order to subdue them.

Manual dexterity and coordination are required for a majority of the work period. This is used while operating equipment such as cameras, calculators, vehicles, computers, laptops, firearms, alternative weapons, defensive tactics, etc.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• In the performance of job duties, the employee may use the following tools and / or equipment : police vehicle, police radio;
• radar gun; handgun and other weapons as required; police baton; handcuffs; breathalyzer; telephone; cellular telephone; mobile data terminal;

personal computer; copy and fax machines; first aid equipment; and, other equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment and working conditions described here are representative of those that are typical of the job and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In the performance of the job duties, the employee will frequently work in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts;

in high, precarious places; and with explosives; and is exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Occasional travel includes local and regional meetings, trainings, and regular travel throughout the City.

This position may regularly be required to work evenings and weekends.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION :

The Police Officer determines when a law has been violated. Decides when to make arrests and seize property; decides when to use physical and / or deadly force.

Plans the proper response to calls and determines the investigation process. Develops and initiates action plans to address neighborhood, crime and / or nuisance problems.

The officer is frequently subjected to verbally and physically abusive behavior. The officer may be exposed to physically dangerous situations involving fights, disease, and hazardous materials exposure.

Work coverage is divided into shifts with community patrol requiring 24-hour-a-day coverage. Length of shift may vary with assignment.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website (click on "Apply" above).

This recruitment is continuous for multiple positions. Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the online application;

however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application . Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted / considered.

Applicants who are not selected to fill a vacancy may reapply in the next recruitment process. Should you fail a step in the current recruitment process, you must wait one year in order to be eligible to reapply in the current recruitment process.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer in Compliance with ADA.