Police Officer<\/p>\n
Job Number: 2026-22<\/strong> Starting at $37.15 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience, plus an additional 5% for a Bachelor’s Degree and\/or 2.5% for intermediate Spanish ability.\u00a0<\/strong><\/i>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n *Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a FREE, City of Springfield health and wellness center.<\/strong> The Springfield Police Department is limiting the number of times an applicant can apply to the same job. \u00a0Applicants cannot re-apply to the same position within\u00a02 years\u00a0if the applicant has\u00a0participated in the Chief’s interview and has not been advanced. \u00a0 \u00a0Applicants who re-apply within the timeframe will not be considered.<\/i><\/p>\n Want to learn more about joining Springfield PD? Check this out: \u00a0https:\/\/springfield-or.gov\/city\/police-department\/join-spd\/<\/a><\/p>\n Position Overview:<\/u><\/strong> Springfield Police Officer Minimum Requirements:<\/u><\/strong> For the complete Police Officer job description, please see the City’s classifications page:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Class Specifications | Police Officer | Class Spec Details<\/a><\/p>\n This recruitment will require written and physical testing. \u00a0Please reserve the dates listed below, in the event you are invited to test<\/u>. \u00a0All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran’s Preference in Public Employment Law. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Closes: Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:59pm<\/strong>
Springfield Police Department<\/strong>
Job Hours: Shift Work<\/strong>
Represented: SPA<\/strong>
Grade: 220<\/strong>
Non-Exempt, Full-time, Full Benefits, Pay dependent on qualifications and in accordance with Oregon’s Pay Equity Act.<\/strong><\/p>\n
**Position includes generous medical package to include $1,200 health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in Oregon Public Employee\u2019s Retirement (PERS).<\/strong><\/p>\n
Springfield Police Officers are committed to professionalism while enforcing state laws, local laws, and municipal codes. \u00a0When wearing a badge, Officers represent not only themselves but the department and the community in which they serve. \u00a0Police Officers respond to emergencies in an effort to protect life and property and make an immediate and positive impact. \u00a0The ideal Police Officer candidate will have a passion for service while performing preventative community policing for culturally diverse neighborhoods.
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For more great information about the City of Springfield Police Department, check this out:
https:\/\/springfield-or.gov\/city\/police-department\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate from an accredited school
\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0United States citizen, or obtain citizenship within 18 months of appointment
\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a021 years of age by time of appointment
\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Valid Oregon Driver’s License by time of appointment
\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0No felony convictions
\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Refrain from tobacco products while on duty
\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Ability to pass a background investigation
\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
\u2022 Ability to meet physical, medical and psychological requirements for the position (see Oregon Administrative Rule 259-008-0010 Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer:\u00a0https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/DPSST\/Pages\/default.aspx<\/a>\u00a0)<\/p>\n
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Testing:<\/u><\/strong>
Written testing and physical testing is tentatively scheduled for\u00a0Saturday, July 18, 2026.<\/u><\/strong>
You will be required to show\u00a0picture identification<\/u>\u00a0at the time of the written test. \u00a0All candidates must be present to complete written and physical testing. \u00a0NO PREVIOUS ORPAT SCORES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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The physical test will consist of the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT):<\/p>\n