Police Officer
Salary
$77,276.00 - $98,626.00 Annually
Location
230 4th St, Springfield, OR
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
2026-00022
Department
Police
Opening Date
06/05/2026
Closing Date
6/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
SPA
Description
Job Number: 2026-22
Closes: Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:59pm
Springfield Police Department
Job Hours: Shift Work
Represented: SPA
Grade: 220
Non-Exempt, Full-time, Full Benefits, Pay dependent on qualifications and in accordance with Oregons Pay Equity Act.
Starting at $37.15 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience, plus an additional 5% for a Bachelors Degree and/or 2.5% for intermediate Spanish ability.
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.
Want to learn more about joining Springfield PD? Check this out: https://springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/join-spd/
Position Overview:
Springfield Police Officers are committed to professionalism while enforcing state laws, local laws, and municipal codes. When wearing a badge, Officers represent not only themselves but the department and the community in which they serve. Police Officers respond to emergencies in an effort to protect life and property and make an immediate and positive impact. The ideal Police Officer candidate will have a passion for service while performing preventative community policing for culturally diverse neighborhoods.
For more great information about the City of Springfield Police Department, check this out:
https://springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/
Springfield Police Officer Minimum Requirements:
For the complete Police Officer job description, please see the Citys classifications page:
Class Specifications | Police Officer | Class Spec Details
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 after testing).
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.
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Have you earned a high school diploma or GED certificate from an accredited school?
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Do you have any FELONY convictions?
03
Please list any Non-felony convictions. If this doesnt apply, please indicate "N/A".
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Are you a United States citizen, or can you obtain citizenship with 18 months?
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Are you, or will you be 21 years of age by the time of appointment?
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Do you have a valid State of Oregon Drivers License, OR can you obtain one by the time of appointment?
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As part of the job requirement, the selected candidate must successfully complete the State of Oregon DPSST Police Officer Certification. Are you CURRENTLY an Oregon DPSST Certified Police Officer?
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Are you a certified Police 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