Oregon State Police Recruit Trooper - Lateral and Entry Level

Job Description :

The Oregon State Police is hiring for multiple Full-Time, Permanent OSP Trooper positions.

Summary of Job Duties

Are you new to law enforcement? Are you a current law enforcement officer? Our agency is seeking trustworthy, motivated, driven individuals who are able to work well on their own and in a team environment.

Use your training, experience, and background to start a career with Oregon State Police. OSP Troopers provide a wide variety of public safety services.

From rural counties to metropolitan freeways, Troopers are trained to do it all. Oregon's geographic diversity calls for a wide variety of duty assignments.

Troopers may find themselves conducting enforcement not only in our standard police cruisers but also by airplane, pickup, ATV, snowmobile, horseback, and an assortment of watercraft, from white water rafts to ocean-going craft.

The hiring process for recruits is extensive. The time from application to appointment can exceed several months. There are seven steps in the hiring process.

Read and review all steps and become familiar with the different tests and systems you'll need to access before you begin.

You can find all the steps and contact information for OSP recruiters outlined here.

The Oregon State Police is seeking Recruit Troopers for positions available at various locations throughout Oregon. Recruits will be assigned a Duty Station in Oregon as part of a Conditional Job offer.

The agency currently has critical needs in Astoria, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Hermiston and Pendleton . Successful candidates who relocate to Astoria, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Hermiston or Pendleton as their assigned duty station may be eligible for moving expenses to be paid.

See for details . The agency's operational needs will weigh heavily on the initial assignment of hired Troopers. However, we work with our staff to identify locations that are geographically compatible with their desired location.

Eligibility Requirements :

Be a United States Citizen by birth or Naturalized United States Citizen OR- able to attain citizenship within 18 months of hire OAR 259-008-0019 1 Citizenship (a) (b)

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent*

Applicants must be 21 years old on the first day of employment per OAR 259-008-0010

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Meet all applicable medical and physical requirements, AND;

Pass all applicable background, credit, and criminal history checks

Be in good health and of good moral character : moral character is defined as possessing the attributes of empathy, courage, fortitude, honesty, loyalty, and additional virtues deemed to be morally good

Preferred Skills :

General knowledge and ability to interpret and apply Oregon Revised Statue (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR)

Effective written and verbal communication skills that can de-escalate a situation, end an attempted assault and maintain mental and emotional safety

Ability to apply critical thinking and decision-making skills in stressful situations where timely resolution is required

Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and maintain composure in a position highly subject to public scrutiny

Demonstrated integrity and ethics along with responsibility and accountability in all professional and personal interactions

Selection Process :

Step 1 Complete an online job application through Workday

Step 2 Entry Level Testing

Step 3 Command Interviews

Step 4 Background Investigation

Step 5 Conditional Job Offer

Step 6 Medical Screen and Psychological Evaluation

Step 7 Official Job Offer

You can find all the steps and contact information for OSP Recruiters here :