Become a Police Officer

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See yourself with the Corvallis Police Department

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Imagine raising a family in a thriving city that ranks high in livability — and working in a force where community policing is a priority. 

Come advance your law enforcement career at the only meritorious CALEA-accredited agency in the state of Oregon. See yourself with the Corvallis Police Department. 

 

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Requirements to become a Corvallis Police Officer 

  • At least 21 years of age at time of hire

  • Possess a High School Diploma or GED (60 semester/90 quarter hours accredited college preferred)

  • Ability to pass a background investigation

  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

  • Must be a US Citizen within 18 months of date of hire

  • Ability to meet physical, medical and psychological requirements for the position (see Oregon Administrative Rule 259-008-0010 Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer:  www.oregon.gov/DPSST)

 

Salary and benefits

The starting salary for an entry level recruit police officer is: 

  • $35.88 hourly
  • $6,219 a month
  • $74,635 annually

There are six steps in the police officer classification.  The salary at the top step* of this classification is: 

  • $45.79 hourly
  • $7,937 a month
  • $95,255 annually

*does not include additional incentives

Lateral Police Officers: The Chief of Police has the discretion to start Lateral Officers at a higher pay step consistent with years of experience. Lateral Officers may be credited with up-front sick leave and vacation banks. Additionally Lateral Officers may serve a shorter probationary period at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

Are there any salary incentives I can earn? 

The City of Corvallis Police Department offers several different incentives to Police Officers: 

Certification from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST): 

    Intermediate Certification:  3% addition to base salary

    Advanced Certification:  5% addition to base salary

Physical Fitness:  Annual physical fitness testing is offered. Officers who pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) will earn a 2% addition to base salary. 

Bilingual:  A 5% increase to base salary can be earned by those officers who demonstrate proficiency in a second language.  Proficiency is demonstrated through annual testing. 

Specialty Assignments: Certain assignments have incentive increases on base salary. Community Livability Officer, Motors, Training Officer and Detectives have a 5% increase and K9 Officers have a 10% increase to base salary.

The City of Corvallis offers an excellent benefits package

 

Opportunities for advancement and special assignments  

  • Patrol K9 Programs
  • Major Crimes Team
  • Street Crimes Unit
  • Detective Unit
  • Police Training Officer (PTO)
  • Deputy Medical Examiner
  • Motorcycle Traffic Officer
  • Bicycle Patrol
  • OSU Greek Liaison Program
  • Training Officer
  • Community Livability Unit
  • Drug Recognition Expert

 

The hiring process

The recruitment process for the police officer position will take approximately 6 months to complete.  You must pass each step in order to continue in the process. Prior applicants are eligible to reapply. 

  1. Complete the job application
  2. Complete speed interviews
  3. Interview with the hiring board
  4. Final Interview with the Captain and Chief of Police
  5. Complete the Next Generation Law Enforcement test
  6. Comprehensive Background Investigation
  7. Receive a conditional job offer contingent on passing medical/psychological exams
  8. Receive a final offer

Note: This is an estimated timeline and may vary between applicants and processes. The City of Corvallis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer in compliance with INRA and ADA.

 

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