Entry Level Police Officer Closes: December 13, 2024

Entry Level Police Officer Job Posting
Job Status: 
Closed - no longer accepting applications
Job Closing Date: 
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 5:00pm
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Now Recruiting! Entry Level Police Officer

The City of Cottage Grove Police Department is recruiting for an Entry Level Police Officer to join our department. We are looking for applicants who have a positive attitude, a passion to serve, and a strong dedication to our core values of service, empathy, integrity, and courage. Join a rewarding career and come help us make a difference!

WHAT WE OFFER

Entry Level Non-Certified Police Officers start at $63,348 Per Year + Overtime 
8 Hours of Holiday Leave per Month
8 Hours of Sick Leave per Month
6.67 Hours of Vacation per Month
Low Cost, Low Deductible Medical Plan with Excellent Coverage
Two Options for Dental Insurance
Up to $170 Per Month Employer Paid HRA Contributions
100% Paid PERS Retirement
Longevity Benefits & Life Insurance
Bilingual Pay

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Entry level applicants are required to apply through the national testing network. Please follow these steps to complete the application process. 

Go to https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/
Select Law Enforcement (job class) and Oregon (state). Then select Cottage Grove Police Department.
Complete Required Testing (Frontline National Testing & ORPAT)
Email Completed City of Cottage Grove Application and Resume to: hr@cottagegrove.org

Applicants who complete and pass above required steps, will be invited to an interview. Incomplete applications/testing will not be considered for the position.

Closing Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 5:00pm

The City of Cottage Grove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.