HONOR – INTEGRITY – EXCELLENCE
Join the Hood River Police Department
Entry and Lateral Openings
Open Date: October 30, 2023
Close Date: Open until filled, applications due by May 27th, 2024
Salary range: $5,322/month – $6,360/ month
Laterals may start higher in the salary range based on experience.
POLICE OFFICER(Lateral or Entry Level)– HOOD RIVER, OR – Pop. 8305. Salary range $5,322-$6,360/mo. This position is represented by the Hood River Police Association, which is currently negotiating a new bargaining agreement. DOQ. Starting salary for a lateral hire is negotiable based on relevant law enforcement experience. Lateral-level applicants with a minimum of 2 years’ 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 Bi-lingual Spanish 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%, Advanced Certificate pay 10%. EE/AA.
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: 207 Second 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.
Testing:
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.
The City of Hood River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
