Job Information DALLAS OREGON POLICE DEPARTMENT 187 SE COURT STREET DALLAS, OREGON 97338 (503)831-3557 Updated: September 08, 2023 Job Classification: Police Officer – Lateral or Entry The City of Dallas is currently hiring for a Police Officer – Lateral or Entry. All candidates must take the FrontLine National test OR the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) and have a valid passing ORPAT (all tests must have been completed within one year of your application date). Candidates must also complete a City of Dallas application, found at . Applicants are responsible for contacting NTN and arranging for their own testing. If you have completed the ORPAT and/or POST with another department, you may submit your results on department letterhead with your application. Salary Information: $5,551.93-7,085.83/mo Benefits Information: An attractive benefits package includes medical, dental (choice of 2 plans), and vision insurance with a VEBA account, life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage. The City pays 95% of the insurance premium for the employee and dependents and monthly contributes to the employee's VEBA. This is a PERS position with a 6% employee share paid by the City. We also offer a 457 deferred compensation plan (employee funded). Employees receive paid vacation and sick leave as well as paid time off in lieu of holidays. Once an entry-level employee completes probation, they are eligible for qualification-based incentive pay; lateral employees are eligible for incentives immediately. Candidate Contact: Emily Gagner, HR Manager 503-831-3557 ****** Department Overview: Dallas PD's dedicated professionals serve a population of about 15,600 residents. Our staff includes twenty-one sworn police officers, five civilian staff members, and a cadre of dedicated volunteers who share their own time as reserve police officers, a chaplain, and office assistants. The members of the Dallas Police Department truly care about the safety of our community and provide excellent customer service. Our policing philosophy balances a foundation of traditional policing concepts with innovative and progressive methods to help evolve with our citizens into the future. Community problems are often best addressed by working in partnership with citizens; therefore, Dallas PD will continually strive to improve public relations and increase public confidence. Area Information: Coined by a former Mayor as "The second largest Dallas in the World," we are proud of our small-town charm while providing top-notch services to our growing community. Nestled up against the Oregon Coast Range Mountains, we are a short 12-miles from Salem, the state's capital city. Our residents enjoy tremendous parks, indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities, and the quintessential historic downtown with a courthouse square surrounded by shops and restaurants. The community is home to West Valley Hospital and many other healthcare professionals. Dallas has public and Charter schools at every grade level, including a satellite campus of Chemeketa Community College. Population: 17,836 Job Requirements: Age: 21 (per DPSST Requirements) Citizenship Required: Yes High School Grad/GED: Yes Valid OREGON Driver's License: Yes Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes Vision: DPSST standard: Visual acuity corrected to 20/20, possess normal color discrimination and peripheral vision Schooling Prior and Post Hiring: Once hired, must pass DPSST Academy post-hire (for entry-level or non-certified lateral) Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers: Please see OAR 259-008-0070 for felony and criminal disqualifiers. Driving Disqualifiers: Per City of Dallas Driving Policy. Please also see OAR 259-008-0070 for a full list of driving disqualifiers. Drug Use Disqualifiers: Please see OAR 259-008-0070 for drug use disqualifiers. Must pass a drug screen before employment. Financial Disqualifiers: Please see OAR 259-008-0070 for financial disqualifiers. Additional Disqualifiers: The Dallas Police Department will make a determination regarding a candidate's overall suitability to be considered for employment as a police officer based on the totality of their history in the areas above. #J-18808-Ljbffr
