Police Officer

Salary : $65,270.40 - $94,848.00 Annually Location : Florence, OR Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2026-00001 Department: Police Department Division: Police Opening Date: 12/15/2025 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: PD Application Information Watch a video about our agency: Update 01/30/2026 - currently processing applications; position left as open until filled Benefits: We offer more than just a job; we offer a career dedicated to community safety. As a Police Officer in the City of Florence, you play a vital role in maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and fostering positive community relations. Beyond a competitive salary, here's what you can expect: Starting Pay: This position hires at $31.38/hr. Value for Higher Education: We provide increases to hourly rate of pay if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree. Comprehensive Health Benefits: We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for both you and your eligible dependents, valued up to $1,700/month. Health Savings Support: Receive between $2,500 and $4,000 annually deposited into your Health Savings Account, depending on your benefit coverage level. Generous Leave: Enjoy paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, providing a healthy work-life balance. Investment in Your Future: Qualify for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) in Oregon, ensuring a secure retirement. Educational Support: Access the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program from the federal government, easing your student loan burden. Veterans Support: If you're a qualified military veteran, we are an approved On-the-Job Training Agency for the GI Bill Program. To review the current CBA and union pay scale for this represented position, see: Recruitment Timeline: Review Applications: Approximately one week Testing, Interview, and Selection Process: Estimated to take 1-2 months we plan to conduct interviews prior to testing. Written testing will be done either on-site or via nationaltestingnetwork at a later date in the process. for testing, applicants must achieve at least 75% in reading comprehension, must not fail any section, and must carry an overall average of 75% This must be completed by the top applicants before moving onto the background phase Lateral candidates do not need to undergo written testing The top applicant must complete the police background (criminal history check and background questionnaire) prior to receiving a conditional offer. Approximately 1 month Post conditional offer, the candidate will need to have a medical physical, drug and alcohol screen, and psychological exam. Included in the above 1 month timeline. The City has two vacancies that this recruitment is attempting to fill. The position is open until filled, therefore this is an open/continuous process and the recruitment can be closed at any time. An eligibility list will be established at the end of the process, which will be retained for 1 year, until the list has been exhausted, or discarded at the sole discretion of the City. This position is open until filled, with review of the applicantsoccurring periodically. The position may be closed at any time during the process. Job Description Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The City of Florence Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Police Officers. As a Police Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring public safety and maintaining order in the beautiful city of Florence, Oregon. As a Police Officer, your duties include: Ensuring public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing laws, and promoting community relations. Conducting thorough investigations, preserving crime scenes, and preparing detailed reports to uphold the law. Engaging with the community, explaining laws and procedures, and representing the City with professionalism and respect. Operating police vehicles, patrolling city streets, and responding effectively to various incidents. Qualifications Minimum and Special Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Experience: A combination of education and training demonstrating the necessary knowledge and skills. Age Requirement: At least 21 years old at the time of appointment. Citizenship: Must possess or be able to obtain US citizenship per OAR 259-008-0010. Physical Ability: Meet physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties, including running, climbing, and lifting. Preferred Qualifications: Language Skills: Bi-lingual ability in Spanish and English. Education: Higher-level educational degree. Background: Have no disqualifying criminal history or any felony convictions; no recent DUI's, Reckless Driving, or Hit and Runs; and no recent illicit drug usage. Oregon's minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer and background disqualifiers can be found in OAR 259-008-0010-0070. Be able to pass a background investigation, medical and psychological exam, and drug screening. See the full job description for all functions and qualifications - Additional InformationSelection Process: Applicants must complete this application. Applicants must take the Frontline NTN test OR the Police Officer Selection Test (POST) Regarding the exams, your Reading section score must be 75% or greater; you must not fail any one section; and you must average at least 75% overall. All tests must have been completed within one year of your application date. Applicants are responsible for contacting National Testing Network (NTN) and arranging for their own testing. See: The Department will seek to hold the POST in the middle of the month and will email candidates that have applied when this is scheduled. Lateral candidates do not need to undergo written testing The Department notifies top applicants to attend an Oral Board interview with the Department. The Department notifies top applicants from the Oral Board interview to attend a Police Chief's interview. The top applicant receives a conditional offer and must complete a comprehensive background investigation. Other qualifying applicants may be requested to complete the comprehensive background and enter the eligibility pool. After passing the comprehensive background investigation, the top applicant will be scheduled for a psychological exam, medical physical, and drug screening. After passing all above related exams, the top applicant will receive a finalized offer and start date. Our Hiring Process After you apply for the position, we review all requested application materials to determine if your demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify you for the position. We apply Veteran's Preference points at each step in the process, including this step (see below for more information about Veteran's Preference). You can use this time to prepare for a potential interview by reviewing our website, including our interview tips: If you are one of the best qualified, we will reach out to schedule an initial interview. The initial interview is a panel interview that may be conducted as one-way video interview through our partner, Spark Hire, a video interview over zoom, or in-person. If you are not selected after this stage, we will let you know you were not selected. If this is you, keep an eye on our open roles for the next opportunity that might be a match. The top scoring applicants from this initial interview round will be asked to conduct an in-person panel interview key staff you may be working with. However, this depends upon the position/recruitment. In certain circumstances, the City may forgo the in-person panel interview and move on to the Department Head in-person interview. All applicants will go through the same process. The Department Head interview is typically the final stages of the process and your chance to leave an impression through your enthusiasm, preparation, abilities, and resume. After this interview, the Department Head and the City Manager will meet to discuss the candidates and the City Manager will make the final decision based on the Department Head's recommendation. Human Resources will reach out to all applicants and confirm their status in the application process. The top candidate will receive a conditional offer that specifies what background procedures will be conducted (depends upon position). Applicants not selected may be placed on an eligibility list for the Department to use in the 6 months following the close of the recruitment. Applicants will be notified if they are placed on the eligibility list. This list will allow the Department to pick up with the candidates where they left off in the recruitment should another vacancy for the same position become available. The eligibility list may be closed at any time by the sole discretion of the Department Head. Our Hiring Policies We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. You can view our EEO Policy here: The City is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants if needed during the interview process. To request an accommodation, please email You can view our ADA policy here: To meet the general notice requirements of the FMLA, the City must display a poster in plain view for all workers and applicants to see, notifying them of the FMLA provisions and providing information concerning how to file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division. Our compliance with this requirement can be found here: The City adheres to Veteran's Preference laws and practices. If you qualify for and wish to claim Veteran's preference, you must assert your Veteran's Preference on the application and supply the required documentation by the closing date and time of the application. You can view information about what is required/qualifying here: There is full information about our compensation and benefits program here: Medical benefits include: Health insurance Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Dental and Vision insurance Long-term Disability insurance Basic Life insurance Employee Assistance Program Other general benefits: Pensions (subject to the PERS program rules) Paid Time Off (holidays, vacation, sick leave) Deferred compensation plans 01 We are a continuous, 24-hour a day, 365 days-a-year operation. You must be available to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays. If selected, are you able to work any shift you may be assigned, including day, swing, or graveyard shift work? Yes No 02 Do you have a high school diploma or GED, or will you have one by the closing date of this posting? Yes No 03 Are you aware there is a written test requirement for this position. By the end of the recruitment, you must coordinate and complete your FrontLine National Test and submit the scores to the City of Florence OR take the onsite POST Exam when it is offered to be considered? Yes No 04 Have you reviewed OAR 259-008-0010-0070 and to the best of your knowledge are you eligible to work as a Law Enforcement Officer? Yes No 05 State law requires compliance with certain standards to become certified as a Police Officer. These include being 21 years of age. Will you be at least 21 years of age within 3 months the close date for this posting? Yes No 06 Do you understand that if you are the top candidate, you will be placed into background before receiving a conditional offer? You must complete the comprehensive police background investigation and be recommended for hire to receive the conditional offer? Yes No 07 Do you understand that post-conditional offer, you must successfully complete a medical examination and be recommended for the position by the various physicians. The medical examination includes a physical, drug screen, and psychological exam. Yes No 08 Are you available to work ALL assigned shifts (day, swing, and graveyard)? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04