Police Officer

The City of West Linn is seeking individuals to join our team of dedicated and caring law enforcement professionals as a Police Officer.
A career with the City of West Linn Police Department offers exposure to a variety of opportunities including working with neighborhoods, businesses, community groups, and citizens as well as protection, prevention, enforcement, investigations, and emergency response. 
The City of West Linn Police Department (PD) believes in community-based policing and seeks involvement with all community programs, civic groups and neighborhood associations.

Police Officers may receive up to 22% in incentives in addition to the base salary.

• Special Assignments = 5%
• Education and Certification = up to 17%
• Longevity = 2% 

This position performs law enforcement work as necessary to maintain public peace and order, to protect life and property and to prevent crime. Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances are enforced while performing both patrol and investigative activities. Public relations and crime prevention activities are an integral part of this job's responsibilities.

• Contributes to a positive work environment.
• Maintains a positive relationship with fellow employees and with persons outside the City organization.
• Performs routine patrol of City roads and residential and business areas of the City and enforces traffic laws, criminal laws and City ordinances.
• Takes and prepares full and comprehensive reports on activities within the officer's jurisdiction.
• Responds to a variety of radio calls, including traffic accidents, person and property crimes, investigates accidents and criminal complaints, makes arrests and issues citations. May transport prisoners as required by law. May provide delivery service as requested.
• Assists the public by answering questions regarding directions, laws, and ordinances, aiding stranded motorists, checking roads and street signs and reporting defects and giving any other assistance needed by the public.
• May assist in crime prevention and public relations activities including making presentations to various groups.
• Appears in court as a witness, when necessary.
• Performs minor first aid at scenes of accidents which sometimes include serious injuries, and directs traffic if necessary.
• Excellent and effective communication skills are required as officers frequently communicate with people from diverse racial, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds

National Testing Network scores and Personal History Questionnaire required for applicants.
Applicants must submit test scores and a completed (PHQ) Personal History Questionnaire through NTN, along with a completed City of West Linn application by the closing date in order to be considered for the position.  Failure to submit the information may result in an automatic disqualification. 


Education:
Must have a high school diploma or GED Certificate (An associate degree from an accredited college or university is preferred/desirable.)   Must obtain basic certification from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) within one year from time of appointment. Up to 22% pay incentives possible at time of appointment.  Experience as reserve who has successfully completed DPSST certified reserve academy training; or as a civilian, military law enforcement officer with a minimum one (1) year experience; or equivalent experience as determined by the hiring authority is a plus.
Must be 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen and possess a valid Driver's License at time of appointment and a good driving record required.West Linn provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, West Linn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which West Linn has facilities.

Veterans Preference: The City of West Linn provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application as well as the City's Veteran's Preference Form, providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.