Police Officer (Testing and Application Information Only)

Entry-Level Police Officer

This job posting provides the information necessary to apply for entry-level police jobs at City of Milwaukie; please read carefully. All candidates must pass a pre-employment test prior to submitting an application.

The City of Milwaukie has contractedwith two law enforcement testing options to conduct the first portion of our entry-level recruitment and testing process for police officer positions: Public Safety Testing (PST) and National Testing Network (NTN).

Upcoming local PST test dates:

SIGN UP FOR TESTING HERE (remote testing options available)

Upcoming local NTN test dates:

SIGN UP FOR TESTING HERE (remote testing options available)

For both test vendors:

• Apply online with Milwaukie Police Department (city online application not required at this time).
• Access information on testing procedures.
• Complete the required online components.
• Choose a convenient testing date, time, and location (remote available). Tests are offered regularly at various locations around Oregon and/or Washington.

Examples of Duties

Milwaukie Police Officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol and investigation. Sworn officers, enforce federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances and performs a variety of duties including but not limited to the following:

• Patrols roads, highways, business, and residential areas of the City. Enforces applicable traffic and criminal laws. Makes arrests, issues traffic citations and warnings. Prepares case records and reports. Participates in the prosecution of cases in court.
• Responds to a wide variety of radio calls including theft, juvenile complaints, and family disputes. Investigates accidents, deaths, and criminal complaints. Makes arrests and issues citations when required.
• Serves criminal warrants, applicable court orders, and subpoenas.
• Assists disabled motorists. Provides information and direction to the public. Observes and reports road conditions, hazards, potential crime, and traffic problems.

The Milwaukie Police Department provides a variety of career possibilities for Police Officers through specialty assignments including Detective, Field Training Officer, Motorcycle Officer, Criminalist, Public Information Officer, Transit Police, and School Resource Officer.

Required Education, Training and Experience

(Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of this position. Prior work experience and educational requirements listed are typical ways of obtaining the required qualifications. Other equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.)

• High School Diploma or GED; AND
• One year of experience working with the public.

Licensing/Special Requirements:

• Must possess or be able to successfully complete within probationary period a State of Oregon DPSST Academy Basic Certificate, successfully complete advanced academy training, the Milwaukie Field Training Officer Program, and any specialized training provided through the Milwaukie Police Department.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within probationary period the following certifications: L.E.D.S. certification for access; Intoxylizer; First aid and CPR.
• Must be a US citizen at time of employment.
• Must be 21 years or older at time of employment.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid area driver license.
• Meet the Department's and Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and training physical standards including vision requirements and the Department's psychological standards.
• Must pass extensive background investigation.

After successful completion of the test, applicants can expect the following:

• Invitation from HR team to apply through the city's online application system within two weeks of testing (optional: create a profile in advance)
• Oral Board Interview
• Must pass ORPAT before graduating from the police academy.
• Interview with the Chief of Police
• Background Investigation - Candidate history must include an extraordinary level of integrity and honesty

Upon conditional job offer, all candidates undergo:

• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Examination
• Drug Test

A summary of benefits offered to City of Milwaukie employees can be found on the benefits tab of the job posting or on the city's website.

Summary of Employee Benefits (actual plan documents, policies and bargaining agreements prevail) The City of Milwaukie offers a generous benefits package to all regular status employees working at least 20 hours per week (benefits are pro-rated for employees working less than full-time). Temporary employees, seasonal workers and part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for benefits. Medical/dental insurance is effective the first of the month following date of hire.

Medical Insurance: You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan (Regence Blue Cross PPO) or a health maintenance organization (Kaiser HMO). Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit.

Dental Insurance: You and your dependent family members are eligible for a dental insurance plan which includes preventative, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits. You will have the choice to be covered by either Delta Dental, Willamette Dental or Kaiser's dental plan.

Flexible Spending Account: The City offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). FSAs allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and childcare expenses with tax-free income. Additionally, the employee paid portion of the City's medical and dental insurance premiums are paid through the FSA with pre-tax dollars.

Retirement: The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources - Member contributions paid on your behalf by the City (immediately vested); and - Employer contributions (vested when contributions have been made in each of five calendar years) Additionally, the city offers a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan. The city makes a contribution of 3.5% to your 457 plan with no contribution required from you. You may contribute additional pre-tax dollars to the 457 plan up to federal limits.

Life Insurance: The city pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of your annual salary to a maximum of $100,000 and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) to a maximum of $100,000.

Long Term Disability Insurance: The city provides you with a long term disability (LTD) plan which provides up to 50% of your salary, up to a maximum benefit of $3,000 per month for qualifying disabilities following a 90-day waiting period.

Employee Assistance Program: Benefit eligible employees and their family can receive up to five free counseling sessions per incident per year from Canopy EAP (formerly Cascade).

Workers' Compensation Insurance: You are provided worker's compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes (SAIF Corporation).

Holidays: The City recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Birthday
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• One and a half days Floating Holiday

Vacation: Paid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows:

• 1-48 months (up to four years) 8.67 hours per month
• 49-108 months (4-9 years) 10 hours per month
• 109-168 months (9-14 years) 12 hours per month
• 169-228 months (14-19 years) 14 hours per month
• 229 or more months

Entry-Level Police Officer

This job posting provides the information necessary to apply for entry-level police jobs at City of Milwaukie; please read carefully. All candidates must pass a pre-employment test prior to submitting an application.

The City of Milwaukie has contractedwith two law enforcement testing options to conduct the first portion of our entry-level recruitment and testing process for police officer positions: Public Safety Testing (PST) and National Testing Network (NTN).

Upcoming local PST test dates:

SIGN UP FOR TESTING HERE (remote testing options available)

Upcoming local NTN test dates:

SIGN UP FOR TESTING HERE (remote testing options available)

For both test vendors:

• Apply online with Milwaukie Police Department (city online application not required at this time).
• Access information on testing procedures.
• Complete the required online components.
• Choose a convenient testing date, time, and location (remote available). Tests are offered regularly at various locations around Oregon and/or Washington.

Examples of Duties

Milwaukie Police Officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol and investigation. Sworn officers, enforce federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances and performs a variety of duties including but not limited to the following:

• Patrols roads, highways, business, and residential areas of the City. Enforces applicable traffic and criminal laws. Makes arrests, issues traffic citations and warnings. Prepares case records and reports. Participates in the prosecution of cases in court.
• Responds to a wide variety of radio calls including theft, juvenile complaints, and family disputes. Investigates accidents, deaths, and criminal complaints. Makes arrests and issues citations when required.
• Serves criminal warrants, applicable court orders, and subpoenas.
• Assists disabled motorists. Provides information and direction to the public. Observes and reports road conditions, hazards, potential crime, and traffic problems.

The Milwaukie Police Department provides a variety of career possibilities for Police Officers through specialty assignments including Detective, Field Training Officer, Motorcycle Officer, Criminalist, Public Information Officer, Transit Police, and School Resource Officer.

Required Education, Training and Experience

(Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of this position. Prior work experience and educational requirements listed are typical ways of obtaining the required qualifications. Other equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.)

• High School Diploma or GED; AND
• One year of experience working with the public.

Licensing/Special Requirements:

• Must possess or be able to successfully complete within probationary period a State of Oregon DPSST Academy Basic Certificate, successfully complete advanced academy training, the Milwaukie Field Training Officer Program, and any specialized training provided through the Milwaukie Police Department.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within probationary period the following certifications: L.E.D.S. certification for access; Intoxylizer; First aid and CPR.
• Must be a US citizen at time of employment.
• Must be 21 years or older at time of employment.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid area driver license.
• Meet the Department's and Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and training physical standards including vision requirements and the Department's psychological standards.
• Must pass extensive background investigation.

After successful completion of the test, applicants can expect the following:

• Invitation from HR team to apply through the city's online application system within two weeks of testing (optional: create a profile in advance)
• Oral Board Interview
• Must pass ORPAT before graduating from the police academy.
• Interview with the Chief of Police
• Background Investigation - Candidate history must include an extraordinary level of integrity and honesty

Upon conditional job offer, all candidates undergo:

• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Examination
• Drug Test

A summary of benefits offered to City of Milwaukie employees can be found on the benefits tab of the job posting or on the city's website.

Summary of Employee Benefits (actual plan documents, policies and bargaining agreements prevail) The City of Milwaukie offers a generous benefits package to all regular status employees working at least 20 hours per week (benefits are pro-rated for employees working less than full-time). Temporary employees, seasonal workers and part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for benefits. Medical/dental insurance is effective the first of the month following date of hire.

Medical Insurance: You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan (Regence Blue Cross PPO) or a health maintenance organization (Kaiser HMO). Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit.

Dental Insurance: You and your dependent family members are eligible for a dental insurance plan which includes preventative, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits. You will have the choice to be covered by either Delta Dental, Willamette Dental or Kaiser's dental plan.

Flexible Spending Account: The City offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). FSAs allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and childcare expenses with tax-free income. Additionally, the employee paid portion of the City's medical and dental insurance premiums are paid through the FSA with pre-tax dollars.

Retirement: The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources - Member contributions paid on your behalf by the City (immediately vested); and - Employer contributions (vested when contributions have been made in each of five calendar years) Additionally, the city offers a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan. The city makes a contribution of 3.5% to your 457 plan with no contribution required from you. You may contribute additional pre-tax dollars to the 457 plan up to federal limits.

Life Insurance: The city pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of your annual salary to a maximum of $100,000 and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) to a maximum of $100,000.

Long Term Disability Insurance: The city provides you with a long term disability (LTD) plan which provides up to 50% of your salary, up to a maximum benefit of $3,000 per month for qualifying disabilities following a 90-day waiting period.

Employee Assistance Program: Benefit eligible employees and their family can receive up to five free counseling sessions per incident per year from Canopy EAP (formerly Cascade).

Workers' Compensation Insurance: You are provided worker's compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes (SAIF Corporation).

Holidays: The City recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Birthday
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• One and a half days Floating Holiday

Vacation: Paid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows:

• 1-48 months (up to four years) 8.67 hours per month
• 49-108 months (4-9 years) 10 hours per month
• 109-168 months (9-14 years) 12 hours per month
• 169-228 months (14-19 years) 14 hours per month
• 229 or more months

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