Police Officer-Lateral Hire

Full-Time Police Officer—LCPEA Union Lateral Transfer Compensation: $36.19 - $48.51 per hour (LCPEA 2025/28 Wage Scale) OPEN UNTIL FILLED Next Look at Applications: October 15, 2026 ***PLEASE CHECK JUNK/SPAM FOLDERS FOR INFORMATIONAL EMAILS*** The City of Lincoln City Police Department is currently accepting applications for Lateral Police Officers. Lateral recruits must provide proof of current certification. Please see full details of application and the position requirements below. HIRING INCENTIVES: Hiring Bonus of $25,000--$12,500 paid at hire date, $12,500 paid upon completion of Field Training (FTEP). Paid Time Off Available for Immediate Use--Forty (40) hours of admin time and Forty (40) hours of sick front-loaded. Relocation Allowance--Up to $6,000 moving compensation based on relocation distance. Intermediate Certification DPSST Pay of 4% Advanced Certification DPSST Pay of 8% Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, Paid Holiday, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Public Employee Retirement System, Deferred Compensation Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Dry Cleaning for Uniforms Services, Footwear Allowance, and much more. HOW TO APPLY The process to apply has changed from prior recruitment rounds—please read all instructions carefully and be sure to complete each step. Lateral Officer Application Process: Police Officer Lateral Transfers —Must meet all entry-level requirements and must have successfully completed the Oregon DPSST Academy, or another state’s equivalent of the Oregon DPSST Academy as well as having been full-time employed as a law enforcement officer within the last five years. If previous law enforcement employment was with a federal agency, equivalent of Oregon DPSST law enforcement training may be accepted if full-time employment as a law enforcement officer/agent occurred with the last five years. Lateral transfers must provide proof of Oregon DPSST Academy attendance and full-time employment within the last five years, or another state’s equivalent of the Oregon DPSST Academy as well as proof of full-time employment as an out of state law enforcement officer within the five years. Resumes can be attached to the application through the online city portal. All fields on the City’s application must be complete for consideration. Questions about recruitment should be directed to: Abigail Edwards, Director of Human Resources aedwards@lincolncity.org 541-996-1201 ORGANIZATION: City of Lincoln City JOB TITLE: Police Officer FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Grade 21 UNION: LCPEA UPDATED: March 2019 PURPOSE OF POSITION: Conducts law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation activities relating to criminal law enforcement in the City of Lincoln City. Work is assigned and reviewed by shift supervisor for conformance to laws, policies, rules and regulations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Patrols roads, highways, and business and residential areas in the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws, and city codes; responds to a variety of calls for services. Is diligent in preserving the public peace and protecting person and property. Must meet performance standards established by the Chief of Police. Employment and police certification require employees to maintain a high standard of ethical and moral behavior by the City of Lincoln City Police Department policy and the Department of Public Safety Standards. Responds promptly and effectively to calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, etc., and takes appropriate actions. Must be thoroughly familiar with Lincoln City including boundaries, streets, public buildings and points of interest. Conducts criminal and vehicle crash investigations; makes recommendations for improved transportation and safety procedures within the City; prepares reports utilizing office computers and/or in-car mobile data computers; administers CPR/first aid and AED as needed; conducts investigations and interrogations; identifies, collects, and processes evidence; takes photographs; prepares diagrams; prepares search warrants. Assists and aids crime victims as necessary. Make referrals as needed. Conducts death investigations including those of natural causes, accidental and murder. Is exposed to biohazards and communicable diseases inherent at these and other scenes utilizing protective equipment. Conducts death notifications to next of kin. Completes thorough case/incident investigations and diligently engages in related follow-up activities; gathers and preserves evidence; interviews and takes statements from victims and witnesses; interrogates suspects and prepares related reports; determines appropriate actions to be taken at each incident; Completes departmental forms, logs and summaries related to the processing of evidence. Maintains records and prepares reports necessary for efficient successful investigations, crime prevention, prosecution and office procedurals, which will be reviewed by supervisor. Able to complete comprehensive data entry to comply with State and Federal Crime reporting laws. Testifies in court as necessary. Maintains effective working relationship between adjacent law enforcement agencies. Provides assistance and back up to other law enforcement agencies as requested and assigned. Provides appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, regarding ongoing investigations; follows department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, drug activity, gang documentation, etc. Performs specialized assignments as needed according to the employee’s abilities and skills and the needs of the Lincoln City Police Department. These assignments can include being a field-training officer, K9 Officer, student resource officer or any other new special assignments that may be added to the City of Lincoln City’s Police Department in the future. Makes complex and immediate decisions without