Police Officer Job Opening

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Police Officer

City of Bandon, Oregon

Salary: $3,623 - $4,919/month

BANDON POLICE DEPARTMENT: 

The Bandon Police Department is a 24-hour service law enforcement organization serving a municipality of approximately 3,400 people.  The department is staffed with an Administrative Assistant, four Patrol Officers, a Patrol Sergeant and Chief.  The department also has a Reserve Police Officer program.

JOB DUTIES:

The Police Officer uses a “Community Policing” approach; responding to calls for service and assistance from citizens, patrolling to deter and detect crime, investigating complaints, citing and/or arresting law violators, following up on pending reports and cases, preparing and/or serving warrants, and protecting persons and property, is consistently in line with the agency’s mission, goals and objectives and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualifications:  Applicants must be citizens of the United States; at least 21 years of age at the time of employment; and have completed High School or G.E.D. certifications.  Candidate must be of good moral character and be able to pass an extensive background investigation, including a comprehensive Criminal History check, psychological exam and physical exam.  Candidate must have the ability to qualify for Law Enforcement Data System Inquiry Certification. Applicant must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license; multitasking skills, computer literacy and keyboard skills.  

COMPENSATION:

The Bandon Police Officer receives City paid (90%) health, dental and optical insurance plans in addition to Retirement benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a Resume and Letter of Intent to the Bandon Police Department at PO Box 67/555 Hwy 101, Bandon, Oregon 97411.  Resumes and letters will be accepted until sufficient applicants received. Selected candidates will receive notification for time of written testing, physical testing, and oral interview.

THE CITY OF BANDON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ​

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