Police Officer

Job Number: 2026-38
Closes: Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 11:59pm
Springfield Police Department
Job Hours: Shift Work
Represented: SPA
Grade: 220
Non-Exempt, Full-time, Full Benefits, Pay dependent on qualifications and in accordance with Oregon's Pay Equity Act.

Starting at $38.26 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience, plus an additional 5% for a bachelor's degree, 5% for Spanish or second language incentive, and other incentives available.

*Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a FREE, City of Springfield health and wellness center.
**Position includes generous medical package to include $1,200 health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in Oregon Public Employee’s Retirement (PERS).

The Springfield Police Department is limiting the number of times an applicant can apply to the same job. Applicants cannot re-apply to the same position within 2 years if the applicant has participated in the Chief's interview and has not been advanced. Applicants who re-apply within the timeframe will not be considered.

Want to learn more about joining Springfield PD? Check this out: https://springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/join-spd/

Position Overview

Springfield Police Officers are committed to professionalism while enforcing state laws, local laws, and municipal codes. When wearing a badge, Officers represent not only themselves but the department and the community in which they serve. Police Officers respond to emergencies in an effort to protect life and property and make an immediate and positive impact. The ideal Police Officer candidate will have a passion for service while performing preventative community policing for culturally diverse neighborhoods.

For more great information about the City of Springfield Police Department, check this out:
https://springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/

Springfield Police Officer Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate from an accredited school
• United States citizen, or obtain citizenship within 18 months of appointment
• 21 years of age by time of appointment
• Valid Oregon Driver's License by time of appointment
• No felony convictions
• Refrain from tobacco products while on duty
• Ability to pass a background investigation
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• 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: https://www.oregon.gov/DPSST/Pages/default.aspx )

For the complete Police Officer job description, please see the City's classifications page:

Class Specifications | Police Officer | Class Spec Details

This recruitment will require written and physical testing. Please reserve the dates listed below, in the event you are invited to test. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran's Preference in Public Employment Law.

Testing

Written testing and physical testing are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026.
You will be required to show picture identification at the time of the written test. All candidates must be present to complete written and physical testing. NO PREVIOUS ORPAT SCORES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The physical test will consist of the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT):

https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/cj/pages/orpat.aspx

Oral Boards

Oral Boards (Interviews) will be held for applicants who successfully pass written and physical testing. Tentatively, Oral boards will be scheduled for Sunday, December 13, 2026 (the next day after testing).

Please do not indicate 'See Resume' in the 'Work Experience' part of the application. The information you provide in the application 'Work Experience' and 'Job Duties' will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.

NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.