HONOR – INTEGRITY – EXCELLENCE
Join the Hood River Police Department
Entry or Lateral Opening
Open until filled: First review July 10, 2026
Salary Range: $35.36/hour – $42.26/hour
*Laterals may start higher in the salary range based on experience.
POLICE OFFICER (Lateral or Entry Level)– HOOD RIVER, OR –Pop. 8305. Salary Range effective July 1, 2026: $35.36/hour – $42.26/hour DOQ. This position is represented by the Hood River Police Association. The starting salary for a lateral hire is negotiable based on relevant law enforcement experience. Lateral-level applicants with a minimum of 2 years of police officer experience will automatically be awarded an interview and are not required to complete the written or physical testing phase. Entry-level candidates for the position must pass written, physical agility, and psychological tests, as well as a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening. Bilingual Spanish is preferred. Excellent benefit package offered; Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, City pays 90% of Health Insurance Premium, City VEBA contributions, vacation, and paid leave/Holiday accruals. Bi-lingual pay 5%, Intermediate Certificate pay 5%, and Advanced Certificate pay 10%. EE/AA.
Testing:
NTN and ORPAT Testing must be completed prior to submitting your application. For testing locations and times, visit the National Testing Network online at https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/exams.cfm or call 855-821-3761.
To apply:
Applications and a full position description may be obtained at https://cityofhoodriver.gov/employment-opportunities/ or in person at the Hood River Police Department: 207Second Street, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Applications may be hand-delivered, mailed to the City of Hood River administration, or emailed to s.galvez@cityofhoodriver.gov.
The City of Hood River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
