Job Opportunity: Police Officer

Job summary

Police officers are responsible for protecting and serving the community through patrol, traffic enforcement, and investigative duties. They must maintain high standards of public safety while operating in a fast-paced, high-call-volume environment.

Job details

Skills Join the Police Department as a Police Officer. You have an opportunity to join our dynamic department where we protect and serve our community! You can go as far as your ambition and skills take you and there are opportunities for: Patrol Traffic/Motors Detectives K-9 Unit School Resource Officer If you have great communication skills, the drive to learn, and are seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career, apply today! This position works rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends. High call volume and a fast paced environment are part of being a City of Grants Pass Police Officer. Application and Testing Deadline is September 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ***** In addition to base salary, incentives available to Police Officers include: Associate Degree 2.5% Bachelor Degree 5% Second language 1.25% DPSST Intermediate Certificate 2.5% DPSST Advanced Certificate 4.0% Note: Associate Degree is not cumulative. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from High School or GED and 1 year of work experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job. Must be 21 years of age at time of hire. Meet physical standards as set by the Department of Public Safety on Standards and Training (DPSST) Valid driver's license, with the ability to obtain an Oregon Class C Driver's License within 30 days of employment. DPSST Basic Police Certificate following completion of training, within 12 months of employment. Law Enforcement Data System Certificate within 60 days of assignment. Residency requirement for this position is forty-five (45) minutes from City limits as it exists within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). Candidates hired for the position of Police Officer must pass the ORPAT (physical ability) and firearms requirements prior to graduation at the Oregon DPSST Police Academy. Complete the written exam at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and the on-line application to be considered for an interview.** This recruitment will be for a hiring list. For more information or to apply please visit: Job Opportunities | Sorted by Posting Date descending | Join our team! Questions regarding the role, contact Human Resources at humanresources@grantspassoregon.gov or 541-450-6050.

What you’ll do

Police officers are responsible for protecting and serving the community through patrol, traffic enforcement, and investigative duties. They must maintain high standards of public safety while operating in a fast-paced, high-call-volume environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have at least one year of work experience. Applicants are required to pass physical ability tests, firearms requirements, and obtain specific state certifications within the first year of employment.

Benefits

• Associate Degree incentive • Bachelor Degree incentive • Second language incentive • DPSST Intermediate Certificate incentive • DPSST Advanced Certificate incentive

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Communication
• Patrol
• Traffic enforcement
• Investigation
• K-9 handling
• School resource management
• Physical fitness
• Firearms proficiency

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector