Detention Officer

Detention Officer

Salary

$64,036.00 - $81,728.00 Annually

Location

230 4th St, Springfield, OR

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2026-00024

Department

Police

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

SPA

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Job Number: 2026-24

Closes: Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:59pm

Springfield Police Department

Job Hours: Shift Work

Represented: SPA

Grade: 231

Non-Exempt, Full-time, Full Benefits, Pay dependent on qualifications and in accordance with Oregons Pay Equity Act.

Starting at $30.79 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience, plus an additional 5% for a Bachelors Degree and/or 2.5% for intermediate Spanish ability.

• Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a FREE, City of Springfield health and wellness center.

Position includes generous medical package to include $1,200 health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in Oregon Public Employee's Retirement (PERS).

The Springfield Police Department is limiting the number of times an applicant can apply to the same job. Applicants cannot re-apply to the same position within 2 years if the applicant has participated in the Chiefs interview and has not been advanced. Applicants who re-apply within the timeframe will not be considered.

The Springfield Municipal Jail began accepting inmates on January 29, 2010. The 100-bed facility is the largest municipal jail in the State of Oregon. For more great information about the City of Springfield Municipal Jail, check this out: https://springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/municipal-jail/

The Springfield Municipal Jail is housing female inmates. In accordance with the 2003 Federal PREA Act, female applicants may be given preference in order to meet the job requirements and correctional standards.

Springfield Detention Officer Minimum Requirements:

• 21 years of age by time of appointment
• High school diploma or GED certificate from an accredited school
• Valid Oregon Drivers License by time of appointment
• United States citizen, or obtain citizenship within one year of appointment
• No felony convictions
• Ability to pass a background investigation
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Obtain DPSST Certification as a Corrections Officer or successful completion of the State of Oregon DPSST Corrections Officer Certification within twelve (12) months from the date of appointment.
• Ability to meet physical, medical and psychological requirements for the position (see Oregon Administrative Rule 259-008-0010 Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer: https://www.oregon.gov/DPSST/Pages/default.aspx )
• Refrain from tobacco products while on duty
• Ability to work rotating shifts and assignments, report for duty at any time an emergency arises, and work overtime with little or no notice

For the complete Detention Officer job description, please see the Citys classifications page:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/springfieldor/classspecs/1335911?keywords=detention%20officer&pagetype=classSpecifications

This recruitment will require written and physical testing. Please reserve the dates listed below, in the event you are invited to test. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veterans Preference in Public Employment Law.

Testing:

Written testing and physical testing is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026.

You will be required to show picture identification at the time of the written test. All candidates must be present to complete written and physical testing. NO PREVIOUS ORPAT SCORES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The physical test will consist of the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT):

https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/cj/pages/orpat.aspx

Oral Boards:

Oral Boards (Interviews) will be held for applicants who successfully pass written and physical testing. Tentatively, Oral boards will be scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026 (the next day).

NOTE: Written and ORPAT testing for Police Officer and Detention Officer will occur on the same day. Those candidates who wish to be considered for both positions are encouraged to apply for both, and arrangements will be made for candidates to complete testing for both positions.

Please do not indicate See Resume in the Work Experience part of the application. The information you provide in the application Work Experience and Job Duties will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.

NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Springfield offers all regular employees a complete benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription and access to a wellness clinic along with additional supplemental and voluntary options.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

01

Have you earned a high school diploma or GED certificate from an accredited school?

• Yes, I have earned a high school diploma or GED
• No, I do not have a high school diploma or GED and this DISQUALIFIES me for this position

02

Do you have any FELONY convictions?

• No, I do not have any felony convictions
• Yes, I do have a felony conviction and this DISQUALIFIES me for this position

03

Please list any Non-felony convictions. If this doesnt apply, please indicate "N/A".

04

Are you a United States citizen, or can you obtain citizenship with 12 months?

• I am a U.S. citizen OR I can obtain citizenship
• I am not a U.S. citizen nor can I obtain citizenship and this DISQUALIFES me for this position

05

Are you, or will you be 21 years of age by the time of appointment?

• Yes, I am or will be 21 years of age by time of appointment
• No, I am not nor will I be 21 years of age by time appointment and this DISQUALIFIES me for this position

06

Do you have a valid State of Oregon Drivers License, OR can you obtain one by the time of appointment?

• Yes, I have a valid Oregon Drivers License or can obtain one (by time of appointment or through DMV regulations)
• No, I do not have a valid Oregon Drivers License nor can I get one and this DISQUALIFIES me for this position

07

As part of the job requirement, the selected candidate must successfully complete the State of Oregon DPSST Corrections Officer Certification. Are you CURRENTLY an Oregon DPSST Certified Corrections Officer?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you a certified Corrections Officer in any other state? If so, please list. If this doesnt apply, please indicate "N/A".

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield, Oregon

Address 225 5th Street

Suite 201

Springfield, Oregon, 97477

Phone 541-726-3705

Website https://www.springfield-or.gov