Community Police Officer (Open Continuous) - Updated

Community Police Officer (Open Continuous) - Updated Print ( Apply ufeff Community Police Officer (Open Continuous) - Updated Salary $84,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually Location 1111 SW 2nd Ave. Portland, OR Job Type Regular Job Number 2026-00017 Bureau Portland Police Bureau Opening Date 01/01/2026 Closing Date 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position Effective March 1, 2026, there will be a change in the qualification process due to a new system and process being implemented. Please see Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Recruitment Process section, below. The Portland Police Bureau invites applications for Entry and Lateral Community Police Officers Why Join Portland Police? To learn more about becoming a Police Officer: + Visit + Speak with a Recruiter: Fill out this form ( to text with a PPB recruiter. + Join us for a Hiring Workshop: The Portland Police Bureau Hiring Workshops are back You will have the opportunity to talk with PPB recruiters and background investigators and learn more about the hiring process and the career paths we offer. Interested candidates can also participate in the Oregon Physical Agilities Test (ORPAT). City of Portland Core Values: Anti-racism Communication Collaboration Equity Transparency Fiscal Responsibility These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here (. Wellness Benefit + Paid time (1 hour) to participate in wellness activities each shift + On-site fitness center locations and classes + Discounts to local fitness clubs + Chronic care coaching programs + Worksite wellness screenings + Tuition Reimbursement Program Paid Leave + One hundred twelve (112) hours of vacation ( each year initially. This accrual will increase yearly. + Sick leave ( typically accrues up to a maximum rate of one hundred four (104) hours per calendar year. + Ten (10) paid holidays ( each year. + Forty (40) personal hours accrue each year. Union Representation: The Portland Police Association (PPA) represents this classification. To view this labor agreement, please go to and click on the appropriate link. Salary Information: $84,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually plus overtime (time and a half) & pay incentive (up to 30% more). Entry Police Officers start at the entry rate. Lateral Police Officers will go through a Pay Equity Analysis upon job offer. To view the Police Officer Salary Calculator, please click here. ( Language Pay: This position is eligible for Language Pay Differential ( for qualifying employees. Hiring Incentives Amount at Swear-In Amount at End of Probation Amount Upon Completion of 3 Years of Service Total New Officer$1,000$1,000$3,000$5,000 65.1.4.1 The hiring incentives for new officers as set forth in the above table are payable separately upon the new officeru2019s completion of each of the following events: swear-in, end of probation, and three years of service with the City. This provision does not apply to lateral hires. General Questions? Please Contact: Questions About the Application Process? Contact Information Anna Morgan, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources To Qualify ALL APPLICANTS must meet each of the following conditions: + Must be at least 20.5 years old at the time of application. + Must possess a High School Diploma or GED. + Must be a U.S. Citizen within eighteen (18) months of date of hire, or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Application for U.S. citizenship requires five (5) years of residency. + Must possess a valid driveru2019s license (in the current state of residence) at the time of application. LATERAL POLICE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS + Must have three (3) years of continuous service in another police agency as a sworn police officer from a recognized state, county, or city (municipal) agency, to include sworn Indian tribal police, AND must have been employed there within the last two (2) years. NOTE : Military police, Federal Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Parole/Probation DO NOT QUALIFY for a Lateral Police Officer. DISQUALIFIERS AND ELIMINATING FACTORS: + Cannot have any offensive forms of body art or tattoos. Tattoos above the collar or on the hand may be considered on a case-by-case basis. More information can be found at + Must have vision correctable to 20/30. Additional information on medical requirements can be found on the DPSST F-2 form ( + Marijuana Use: As a sworn position, the candidate must not have used Marijuana (not including CBD) within 12 months of application. + Have no felony convictions. + Have no convictions for crimes involving domestic violence. + Have no dishonorable discharge from any branch of military service. + Have no more than three (3) traffic (moving) convictions in the last three (3) years. Please visit a more detailed list of disqualifiers and Eliminating Factors for becoming a Police Officer in Oregon. The Recruitment Process Please be aware, the recruitment and selection process can take approximately 5 months. Candidates may be eliminated from consideration at any phase of the recruitment process. Please visit to learn more about each phase of the recruitment process. Phase 1: Apply Online (2-3 weeks) + Once your application is submitted, you will hear within 3 weeks regarding the next steps. + Your answers to the supplemental questions will be scored. Applicants passing the supplemental question review will advance to next step. + Complete the NTN Written Exam, if required. Additional information can be found at Phase 2:Personal History Questionnaire (2 weeks) + Personal History Questionnaires will be reviewed by a subject matter expert to determine if the application will advance to the next step. Phase 3: Personal History Statement (2 weeks) + Applicants that that pass the Personal History Questionnaire review and submit a Personal History Statement will be placed on an equally ranked eligible list and advance to the Background Investigation phase. Phase 4: Background Investigation (1-3 months) + Pass the Physical Ability Test Additional information can be fount at Phase 5: Command Interview Phase 6: Psychological Evaluation Phase 7: Medical Exam + Additional information on medical requirements can be found on the DPSST F-2 form ( (Download PDF reader). Application Tips To Request Veteransu2019 Preference: + Submit Required Documentation: Upload a copy of your DD214/DD215 with your application. If you have a service-connected disability, you must also include a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs stating your disability rating. All documentation must be submitted by the application deadline. + Identify as a Veteran: In the u201cAgency Wide Questionsu201d section of the application, check the box to identify yourself as a Veteran and request veterans' preference. + Veteransu2019 Preference Will Now Carry Forward: Starting March 3, 2025, if you make the eligible list for a City of Portland recruitment and qualify for veteransu2019 preference, your documents will automatically apply to future recruitments. You will not need to resubmit your veteran documents. + To Update or Remove Your Veteransu2019 Preference: If you wish to update or remove your veteran preference from a specific recruitment or from your master profile, please contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement. Supplemental Questions: + Your application and answers to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and scored. + PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE QUESTIONS PRIOR TO ANSWERING. + Review your answers before submitting the application. + Reach out if you need additional clarification before submitting your application. + Applicants who are disqualified based on their supplemental questionnaire responses will not be able to reapply for the position for six (6) months and may have their eligibility impacted. Additional Information Click here ( for additional information regarding the following: + Veteran Preference + ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations + Work Status + Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity Employer A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to + Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) + Carrot Fertility + Wellness Benefits + Life Insurance + Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. + Employee Assistance Plan + Flexible Spending Accounts + Retirement + Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer + Family Medical Leave + City Paid Parental Leave AND SO MANY MORE Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (. 01 The Portland Police Bureau highly values truthfulness. An omission is considered the same as a false statement. The following supplemental questions may cause this application to be rejected and may impact your eligibility for this position. Responses to the following questions will be verified through a variety of sources. To be considered in this application process, you must agree to the following statement: I hereby swear or affirm I will answer the supplemental questions truthfully and accurately, and there are no willful misrepresentations, omissions, or falsifications. + Yes, I agree. + No, I do not agree. 02 Where did you first learn about the Police Officer position with the City of Portland? + Job Fair / Community Event + Police Recruiter + Social Media + A Website + A current or retired City employee + Other 03 If you heard about us on Social Media or a Website, please specify which one: + Facebook + Instagram + LinkedIn + YouTube + Twitter + portland.gov/police + + NTN + Other 04 If you selected

Created: 2026-04-04