Police Officers: Entry-level and Lateral

The City of Beaverton is seeking entry-level and lateral Police Officers to join our team, working hand in hand with our community to ensure a safe environment for all. Beaverton Police Department serves community members with compassion and respect through proactive crime prevention, law enforcement, and community engagement. 

As a Police Officer, you will patrol assigned areas to deter crime, enforce laws, and respond to emergencies. Your duties will include conducting investigations, gathering evidence, issuing citations, and making arrests when appropriate. Officers also take command at crime or accident scenes, administer first aid, write reports, and provide credible testimony in court. This work requires sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively. 

What we’re looking for:

• Applicants who embody integrity, courage, and a strong sense of public service. 
• Excellent communication skills, sound decision-making abilities, and a calm demeanor in stressful situations. 
• Future officers who are committed to community engagement and understand the importance of building relationships and trust within our city. 
• People who are excited by the challenge of learning a large amount of factual material, including laws, statutes, ordinances, and procedures.

For entry-level applicants, this position is an opportunity to launch a meaningful career in law enforcement, supported by comprehensive training and development. 

Experienced lateral officers will bring proven skills and experience to contribute immediately to our team. 

If you want to make a real impact within the diverse Beaverton community, enjoy a variety of tasks and duties at work, and thrive in a professional, progressive, proactive organization, this may be the opportunity for you!

Selection process

The hiring process for Beaverton Police Department has seven steps and typically takes 3-4 months to complete. Qualified lateral officers may start on Step 3 (Oral boards).

Step 1: Written test – Reading comprehension and grammar

Step 2: Physical test – 1 mile run (passing time: 9 minutes, 15 seconds)

Step 3: Oral board (interview)

Step 4: Background investigation

Step 5: Chief interview

Step 6: Psychological evaluation

Step 7: Medical evaluation

Police Officer is a full-time, non-exempt, Beaverton Police Association (BPA)- classified position. Police Officers work varied shifts that include weekends and holidays. 

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to enter your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not replace the requirement to fully complete the application. 

This recruitment is open continuously and applications will be reviewed regularly. After you’ve submitted your application, you can check your governmentjobs.com account to view its current status.