Lateral Police Officer

Salary : $73,652.80 - $93,995.20 Annually Location : 20495 SW Borchers Drive Sherwood, OR Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2025-34 Department: Police Department Opening Date: 12/15/2025 Description #2025-34 The City of Sherwood Police Department is looking for Lateral Police Officers. As a certified Police Officer, these positions perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation and patrol to enforce state and local laws. In these important roles, the successful candidates will oversee police program areas that may require additional specialized training to include conducting trainings and orientations to volunteers, students and newly assigned personnel in a variety of policies, procedures and best practices. Shift work is a requirement for this position.Successful candidates will be placed in an eligible poolCOMPENSATION AND INCENTIVES: Lateral candidates may be offered a base salary to commensurate with experience up to the maximum salary rate. In addition, Police Officers are eligible to receive additional compensation for possessing the highest professional certification and advanced education as follows: Intermediate DPSST Certificate - 4% Advanced DPSST Certificate - 8% Associate Degree - 3% Bachelor's Degree - 6% Several additional premiums include the following: Residency within Sherwood City limits - $125 per month Fluency in Spanish - $250 per month For additional information, please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Sherwood and the Sherwood Police Officers' Association (SPOA), which can be found in this link: SPOA. Please review the benefits tab on this recruitment to see the excellent and numerous benefits and wellness activities we offer our employees! City of Sherwood is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Examples of Duties This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed by the position, but does not include other occasional work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position. Essential Duties: 1. Patrol streets, businesses and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Issue warnings or citations for violations. Perform security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles. 2. Respond to calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, etc., and take appropriate actions. Direct traffic at accident/crime scenes as necessary. Perform CPR/First Aid as necessary. 3. Maintain written records and prepare reports regarding investigations, which are reviewed by supervisor and used for crime prevention, prosecution and office activities. Testify in court as necessary. 4. Conduct preliminary case/incident investigations and related follow-up activities; gather and preserve evidence; interview and take statements from victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; and, prepare related reports and logs. 5. Maintain effective working relationship between adjacent law enforcement agencies. Provide assistance and back-up as requested. Provide appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, the media and citizens regarding on-going investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, gang documentation, etc. 6. Perform crime prevention activities that include surveillance patrols and dissemination of information to the public. Participate in public relations programs that may include speaking to citizen and school groups, and public service efforts. 7. Make arrests; conduct searches; transport and release prisoners. 8. Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public. 9. Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas. Auxiliary Duties: Provide assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain department issued equipment. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner. Typical Qualifications Knowledge of: Thorough police practices and procedures, investigative methods and techniques, federal, state and local laws, report writing, firearm use and safety precautions. Education and Experience: Typical education would include the equivalent to high school graduation and ability to complete DPSST Basic law enforcement training and obtain state certification. Special Requirements/Qualifications/Licenses: Must be at least 21 years of age Must be a U.S. citizen Must not have been convicted of any crime punishable as a felony in any jurisdiction or a crime involving domestic violence (applicants with lesser criminal records will be evaluated on an individual basis) Must not have any discharge less than honorable from any branch of the military Must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record Must attend and successfully complete the Police Academy and have possession of DPSST Basic certificate required within one year of appointment Must pass all phases of the examination process, including an oral and written exam, background investigation, psychological test, physical and agility testing Desirable Qualifications: Previous college-level training or additional experience in law enforcement. Knowledge of the community and surrounding area. Additional training related to police equipment or operations, e.g. first aid, CPR, hazardous materials, firearms training, LEDS General level certification, etc. Bi-lingual (Spanish/English). Application and Examination Process City of Sherwood is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Selection Process Please be advised all notifications pertaining to this recruitment (e.g. exam invitations, exam results) will be e-mailed to you at the e-mail address provided on your employment application. Please be sure to provide your current and complete e-mail address. Check your inbox as well as your spam folder for correspondence as your e-mail provider or personal settings may flag the e-mail as spam. STEP 1: Complete your Application in NEOGOV - All applicants are processed through NEOGOV which means you MUST register a login within the system. Once you register, you must complete a thorough application for this recruitment.STEP 2: Human Resources will perform an in-depth evaluation of education, experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include any additional attachments and responses to the supplemental questions (if applicable). STEP 3: Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the Human Resources evaluation step as soon as possible.Please note: Candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.Veterans' PreferenceIf you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please make sure to upload the required documentation to your application and self-select your veteran status. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities ActReasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources at: at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Status of Your ApplicationYou will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that City of Sherwood communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings. Successful candidates will be placed in an eligible poolQuestions (?'s) Regarding This RecruitmentLydia McEvoy, Human Resources Director City of Sherwood is a drug-free workplace The City of Sherwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Check Out our Benefits & Wellness Program! The City of Sherwood values your dedication to lead our community through meaningful public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to your physical, financial and overall wellbeing of you and your family. Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with up to 90% of the costs covered by the employer including medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage! Other benefits you'll enjoy as part of your total compensation and rewards package include: Paid Time Off - accruals dependent upon service Paid Sabbaticals 9 paid holidays (for applicable employee groups) AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year). $25 per pay period City Paid VEBA Wellness Program (Beyond Well) - We are proud to make your health and well-being a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or via telephone with a personal health coach); fitness activities, and city-wide provided Health & Wellness events throughout the calendar year. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life and Disability Insurance (both City-provided and voluntary) Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) 457b Deferred Compensation Plan 01 Copy OF (If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and are requesting to use veterans preference points, please describe in detail your training and transferable skills from your military service as they apply to the requirements of this position. Enter "n/a" if you do not have military service.) Required Question

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