Lateral Police Officer

City of Bend Lateral Officers

Don’t just visit Bend – Live in Bend! The City of Bend Police Department is actively recruiting for full-time Lateral Police Officers. We are recruiting for only 7 positions at this time. This recruitment will be used to fill these vacancies and establish a list for upcoming openings. The eligibility list may be canceled at any time, at the discretion of the City.

 
Lateral Officers are eligible for the following:

• Competitive pay - $71,552 - $104,520 annual salary (not including overtime)
• $7,500 bonus ($3,750 upon hire and $3,750 upon successful completion of probationary period)
• Moving expenses reimbursement (up to $1,000)
• 40 hours of sick time awarded upon hiring
• 40 hours of vacation time awarded upon hiring
• 11.25-hour schedule, four working days followed by four days off to enjoy Central Oregon
• Be part of an organization that embraces employee wellness
• Incentives to walk, bike or carpool to work 
• Additional benefits noted within the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Joining the Bend Police Department will give you the opportunity to be part of a professional law enforcement agency. This opportunity is represented by the Bend Police Association and is FLSA non-exempt position.

We are a progressive, innovative community-based department that acknowledges our most valued asset is the men and women who work at the Bend Police Department.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete application that includes all of the following items:

• A complete online application
• National Testing Network Frontline Test
  • This test is only required for Out of State Lateral Officers who do not possess a 4-year degree.
  • Completed within the past 12 months from the time of application. 
• Attached formal resume.
• Attached formal cover letter.

Applicants must provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran's preference. For more information click here.
 
Submission deadline is May 12, 2022 @ 12:00 p.m. PST.

Diversity & Equal Employer Opportunity Statement
The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.  At the City of Bend, we don't just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
 
Hiring Process Phases:
The Bend Police Department selection includes the following components:

1. Review of completed applications (see requirements above)
2. Web-Based Interview (May - June) 
3. Oral Board Interview and Oregon Physical Agility Testing (mid-June)
4. Chief's Interview (mid-June)
5. Successful completion of a background investigation, psychological testing and a full physical prior to receiving an official offer of employment. (tentative start date of early August) 

Upon completion of each hiring process phase, applicants will be notified of his/her status via email.
 
Testing Opportunities:
Please contact the National Testing Network to find a testing facility in your area or to schedule a virtual test: www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.
 
Lateral Wages and Benefits*:
Below is a wage scale matrix used by the Bend Police Department as a guide - it does not guarantee a specific rate of pay. Factors considered in a lateral applicant's entry wage are based on time of Police experience only. "Police Experience" refers to municipal, county, and state police agencies. Corrections, reserve officer, security officer, and federal officer experience does not fulfill our requirement for certified police experience needed as a lateral applicant.
 
Successful lateral candidates will be offered a pay step according to the following guidelines:

Pay Step	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5
Lateral Experience (months)	6 to 18	18 to 30	30 to 42	42 or more
Monthly Salary	$5,962	$6,261	$6,574	$6,902
*Intermediate Certification and Education (9%)	Additional 9% to gross wages
*Advanced Certification and Education (5%)	Additional 5% to gross wages
*Community Enhancement Program	Additional 2% to gross wages

*These incentives are based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement 2019 – 2022. 
  
In addition, Police Officers can qualify for a $1.15 per hour increase for demonstrated fluency in an eligible language (such as Spanish or American Sign Language). Pay listed is for regular hours worked. Police Officers also have opportunities to work overtime assignments which can further increase pay.
 
Signing Bonus: A signing bonus made up of the following elements will be offered to successful lateral candidates:

Item	Amount	Example Amount
Signing Bonus	$7,500	$7,500
Sick Leave Bank	40 hours	$1,565 (Step 3 Rate)
Vacation Leave Bank	40 hours	$1,565 (Step 3 Rate)
	Total Incentive $ 10,630

A moving expense reimbursement of up $1,000 for successful lateral candidates will also be available.
 
The above information is used for example purposes only, specific dollar equivalents of vacation and sick leave will be dependent on the candidate's salary step.
 
Medical, vision, and prescription coverage Benefit:
Full-time employees currently pay a monthly premium is $58.13. A full-time employee and dependent(s) pay a monthly premium of $145.33 per month. This plan also includes a city-funded Health Reimbursement Account with many options on how your funds are utilized.   

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
 
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities which are not listed in any particular order of importance:

• Carries out the mission of the agency as defined in the mission statement; models and promotes the core values of the organization.
• Performs a variety of law enforcement duties. As a first responder to incidents, serves as a direct link between the department and the public. Duties involve responding to and investigating incident and crime scenes, taking action at incidents, proactively patrolling assigned areas, engaging in information lead policing activities and making independent decisions to deter criminal activity. Enforcing laws and ordinances, making arrests, preserving crime scene evidence and performing preventative community policing.  May be assigned to specialized units or teams in the department.
• Serves arrest and search warrants.
• Directs traffic and patrols areas during incidents or any other occasion of a special or emergency nature.
• Investigates crashes, completes reports, makes arrests or issues citations; renders first aid.
• Conducts investigations concerning various types of crime, interviews witnesses and suspects, takes photographs, fingerprints and gathers evidence.
• Attend judicial proceedings, presents evidence and provides credible testimony.
• Participates in departmental meetings and attends in-service training classes and schools.
• Books in prisoners and transports prisoners when necessary.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies.
• Completes reports; conducts follow-up investigations and re-contacts.
• Renders assistance to the public.
• Complies with the safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
• In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities and infrastructure.
• Provide customer service and communicate effectively with citizens and coworkers.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Various law enforcement techniques and procedures.
• Various state and local criminal, traffic and civil laws, codes and ordinances, and their application.
• Federal and State laws regarding custody, interrogations, search and seizure, and other procedural aspects; knowledge of applicable case law, such as court decisions pertaining to search, seizure, and arrest.
• Departmental policies and procedural manual, guidelines, and chain of command.
• Basic investigative techniques.
• Detection and basic identification of hazardous and controlled substances and their effects.
• Operation of various types of firearms and other police equipment.
• Safety and health hazards.
• Use of defensive tactics.
• Court procedures and rules of evidence.
• Report writing techniques, crime coding system, and case preparation techniques.
• Correct and safe usage of police equipment.
• Community resources, such as social services available for persons in crisis situations.
• Basic crime prevention techniques and information.
• Basic problem-solving techniques and methodology.
• Geographical layout of city.
• Basic interview techniques.
• Principles of First Aid.

ABILITY TO:

• Analyze complex situations and develop effective responses that may include law enforcement or the utilization of other community resources.
• Identify criminal activities and decide upon appropriate response.
• Evaluate high-risk situations and maintain flexibility; defuse tense situations.
• Make appropriate decisions as to response; use discretion as required and calmly deal with stressful situations.
• Apply knowledge obtained through past experiences and exposures along with skills obtained in training sessions in assessing new situations.
• Apply applicable laws and procedures to specific situations and issue correct citations as applicable.
• Safely operate a police vehicle in a pursuit situation and use defensive driving techniques.
• Operate, use and maintain a variety of police tools in a safe and effective manner, such as police radios, various types of weapons and defensive tools, handcuffs, gas mask, speed measuring devices, Intoxilyzer, flares, fire extinguisher, fingerprint kit, first aid kit, and other specialized equipment. Check equipment and tools for condition and performance.
• Judge when and what type of force is reasonable based on the circumstances.
• Effectively observe assigned area to identify problems and probable violations of laws.
• Analyze crime scene requirements and investigation techniques.
• Collect, maintain and transport seized evidence in a safe manner.
• Provide testimony in a competent manner.
• Interview/interrogate witnesses and suspects; prepare clear reports and concise diagrams of events; remember names, faces, and details of incidents.
• Communicate well, both orally and in writing, using good grammar and spelling.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports and incident summaries in a timely manner. 
• Deal with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and personalities in a tactful and effective manner.
• Access police systems on a computer as needed.
• Must be able to work various shifts and in inclement weather as assigned.
• Lift heavy gear and traffic hazards.
• Develop and maintain physical fitness to subdue suspects and use appropriate physical force, move vehicles, and carry people.
• Be flexible and available for rapid response needs and shifting priorities.
• Keep updated on criminal intelligence, criminal/municipal statutes, training events and other briefing bulletins.
• Must be able to be observant and aware while performing multiple tasks.
• Pass police background check.

Experience and Training:

• Academy Certification: Must currently be a certified officer within the State of Oregon, or if an out-of-state applicant must be able to obtain reciprocity of certification granted by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training as a Law Enforcement Officer.
• High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of college coursework /at time of application; or have served in the military with an Honorable Discharge or any equivalent combination of Law Enforcement work experience.
• Must be a minimum age of 21 years.
• Oregon Drivers License upon hire.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal history check and obtain an Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance.

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT 
Work in a 24-hour environment with varied shifts including weekends and holidays. Duties are primarily performed on patrol in an assigned geographical area where the employee is exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions. When responding to emergencies, employee risks physical hazard from violent, aggressive, and hostile people, a variety of weapons, noise, chemicals, bodily secretions, sharp objects, traffic, drugs and drug paraphernalia and crime scenes. Physical exertion is required to climb stairs, go over walls, run, move heavy objects, crawl through tight spaces, kneel in confined areas and sit for a long period of time during surveillance. Physical effort is required to lift materials, equipment, and persons exceeding 75 lbs, and subdue combative persons. 

Salary : $71,552 - $104,520