Job Description
GRANTS PASS, CITY OF, POLICE DEPARTMENT
101 NW A STREET
GRANTS PASS, OREGON 97526
541-450-6050
Updated: March 21, 2025
***Please submit your application through the link provided (where more information and links are included), to be considered for this position.***
Job Classification: Police Officer
Join the Grants Pass Police Department as a Police Officer. You have an opportunity to join our dynamic department where we protect and serve our community! You can go as far as your ambition and skills take you and there are opportunities for patrol, motors (traffic), detectives, K-9's, and school resources officer. There has never been a better time to join our team!
Apply if you are an individual who has great communication skills, the drive to learn and are seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career, then apply today!
This position works rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends. High call volume and a fast paced environment are part of being a City of Grants Pass Police Officer.
Base Salary Information: $70,575 to $95,776 Annually
Incentive Pay:
In addition to base salary, incentives available to Police Officers include:
Associate Degree 2.5%
Bachelor's degree 5%
Second language 1.25%
DPSST Intermediate Certificate 2.5%
DPSST Advanced Certificate 3.0%
Note: Associate and Bachelor's Degree is not cumulative.
Benefit Information: Excellent medical, prescription, vision, and dental benefits with premium cost sharing between the City and employee.
Provided by the City:
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance equal to annual salary
Long-term disability insurance
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) account with a contribution of $234 per month
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from High School or GED and 1 year of work experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job as listed. The Police Officer job description can be reviewed in full here.
Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
Meet physical standards as set by the Department of Public Safety on Standards and Training (DPSST).
Valid driver's license, with the ability to obtain an Oregon Class C Driver's License within 30 days of employment.
DPSST Basic Police Certificate following completion of training, within 12 months of employment.
Law Enforcement Data System Certificate within 60 days of assignment.
Residency requirement for this position: The residency requirement for the position is forty-five (45) minutes from City limits as it exists within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB).
Candidates hired for the position of Police Officer must pass the ORPAT (physical ability) and firearms requirements prior to graduation at the Oregon DPSST Police Academy.
Candidate Contact:
Toni Martin
Personnel Technician
Phone: 541-450-6055
Department Overview: As a member of the City of Grants Pass Police Department, you have an opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic department where your law enforcement skills will help protect and serve nearly 39,000 citizens. Opportunities include Patrol, Motors (Traffic), Detectives, K-9's and School Resource Officer. You can go as far as your ambition and skills take you. We will provide the training and opportunities. There has never been a better time to join the Police Department for the City of Grant Pass.
This position works rotating shifts including days, nights, and weekends. High call volume and a fast paced environment are part of being a City of Grants Pass Police Officer.
The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of our community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service.
If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!
In & Around Grants Pass:
The recreational opportunities of the Rogue River are many: jet-boats, rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, water skiing, tubing/swimming, gold panning and the 37-mile Rogue Hiking Trail. In addition to our world famous white water Rogue River, nearby mountains provide high-mountain recreational experiences, including snow skiing at Mt. Ashland, multiple access points to the Pacific Crest Trail, snow-shoeing, and ATV trails. Cultural activities center around the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland and the historic town of Jacksonville. Other scenic attractions include: Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Caves National Monument, and the northern portion of the Redwoods. Grants Pass' year-round calendar of events offers something for everyone. And once the sun goes down, the region takes on a life of its own with fine restaurants, theatres and a performing arts center.
Job Requirements
Age:
21
Citizenship Required:
Demonstrate ability to lawfully work in the U.S.
High School Grad / GED:
High School or GED
Driver's License:
Oregon
Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes
Vision:
Meet the requirements set by Oregon DPSST.
College:
Not required
Academy Certification:
Not required
Prior Experience:
1 year of work experience is required
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from High School or GED and 1 year of work experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job as those listed. The Police Officer job description can be read in full here.
Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
Meet physical standards as set by the Department of Public Safety on Standards and Training (DPSST).
Valid driver's license, with the ability to attain an Oregon Class C Driver's License within 30 days of appointment
How to Apply:
Application materials must be turned in by the closing date in order to be considered for this position. Any application missing required materials will not be considered.
Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are:
City Application
Supplemental Questionnaire
Resume
Ranking and Selection:
The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience and knowledge, education, responses to supplemental questionnaire, submission of required materials and meeting minimum qualifications and special qualifications of the position. The initial process may include oral interviews and skills testing. Final selection will require a background investigation, including a criminal history review, and, depending on the position, a psychological screening, physical, functional and drug screening.
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.
All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.
Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you must submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.
Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.
Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.
It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
IIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.
Police Background Required:
Candidates who possess a felony conviction, certain misdemeanor convictions, have a history of criminal activity or questionable behavior, drug use, or poor employment history will be disqualified. A candidate's financial standing, working relationships, decision making and driving record will be evaluated for suitability.
Candidates successful in the background process will be required to successfully complete a psychological evaluation, medical physical requiring respiratory fit testing and a drug screen prior to a final job offer.
EEO/AA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 70,575.00 95,776.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Felony friendly, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift,