Portland Police Department Opening

, Wednesday 31 December 1969 - 19:00:00

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The Portland Police Department is taking applications for full-time police officers ($45k a year)

Applications can be picked up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at The Portland Police Department or downloaded from our website here.Opens a New Window

Applications must be turned back into the Portland Police Department.

Please include (for all positions):

• Application for Employment
• Background Questionnaire
• Copy of Valid Driver’s License
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Copy of High School Diploma

 Responsibilities (for all positions)

• Enforce all relevant city codes, ordinances, and state laws
• Respond to calls for police service, both emergency and non-emergency
• Patrol assigned locations on foot and by vehicle in order to prevent and discover crime
• Enforce traffic regulations, recognize violations, and issue citations
• Secure and investigate crime scenes, and collect and preserve evidence
• Makes arrests in accordance with proper apprehension techniques
• Complete appropriate reports, forms, logs, and citations
• Testify in court when subpoenaed
• Provide emergency aid as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Must be between 21 and 36 years of age at hire.
• Successful completion of police officer training academy with in first year of hire.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to pass a physical agility test
• Excellent judgment and physical stamina

The City of Portland is an EOC - Equal Opportunity Employer

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