Entry Level Police Officer

Do you have a desire to impact, inspire, and influence those you encounter each day? Are you looking to work in a fast-paced learning environment, where you are encouraged to grow in your career and engage within the community?


The City of Gresham Police Department is accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officer positions.  

We are a full-service police department with a variety of opportunities for an individual to build an extensive skill set and a fulfilling career in law enforcement. The Gresham Police Department consists of 129 sworn positions. All employees are expected to strive for excellence as they provide services to customers and community members in a positive and respectful manner; while demonstrating a creative and visionary thought process, and insightful problem-solving skills.  

Police officers are assigned to one of three shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) based on seniority.  

We are proud to offer competitive living-wage salaries with generous benefit and retirement packages, and extensive, ongoing training opportunities to support the current and future needs of a thriving community service and safety department. In addition to base salary, officers are eligible for overtime pay, premium pay for participation in specialty or instructor assignments, and advanced certification pay.  
 
 Benefits include :

• Paid vacation: 21.33 hours per month to start.
• Education reimbursement up to $5,000.
• Sick leave for longer-term illnesses.
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• City participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health reimbursement account.
• Flexible spending account.
• Deferred compensation.
• Uniforms, uniform cleaning, weapon and other equipment provided.

For information about: Employee Benefits | City of Gresham (greshamoregon.gov) 

Work-life balance 
Our police officers are dedicated and hard-working. But when they're off duty, you'll find them hitting the slopes, windsurfing in the Columbia River Gorge, and more.

• Skiing or snowboarding at Mt. Hood, less than an hour away.
• Boating or windsurfing at the Columbia River Gorge, less than an hour away.
• 20-minute drive (and an easy commute) to downtown Portland, Oregon's largest city-catch a Trail Blazers game, visit the theater, or explore the food scene.
• Camping and recreational activities with easy access, whether in the mountains or by rivers.
• Scenic two-hour ride to Pacific Ocean coast.
• In town, enjoy Gresham's historic downtown with more than 150 shops, restaurants, and service businesses, or explore the 1,100+ acres of parks, natural areas, and trails within the city.

The City of Gresham Police Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, people of color communities, women, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
 
 As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.

Position Description

Gresham Police Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property to community members and visitors within the City of Gresham.  Officers provide emergency aid, security, education and enforcement of State Law and City Ordinances.

We respond to requests for information and assistance, participate in various community initiatives, work with community members to solve neighborhood and crime associated problems, ensure proper and equitable enforcement of laws and regulations, investigate criminal activity, and make arrests.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for the position of Entry Level Police Officer:
 
 1) You must meet all the following State Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) requirements:

• Be a United States Citizen within 18 months of employment.
• Be at least 21 years of age at the date of hire.
• Possess, at a minimum a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Declared by a physician as able to perform the physical duties as required by the occupation. (Following a job offer Gresham PD will send candidates for a department paid Medical/Physical exam.)
• Of good moral fitness, without legal conduct involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, and a conviction of a sex crime, domestic violence and/ or any felony crime.
• Information regarding the minimum qualifications for Oregon law enforcement officers is available in section 259-008-0010 of the Oregon Administrative Rules.

2) You must meet the following City of Gresham Police Department standards:

• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
• Possess the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Display the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and citizens from a variety of racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.

For more details and to apply, visit:  Entry Level Police Officer | Job Details tab | Career Pages