Lateral Police Officer 2023

A Tradition of Service is our mission. To Serve and Protect.

Now Recruiting for Lateral Police Officers

The  City  of  Cottage  Grove  Police  Department  is  inviting  Lateral  Police Officers to join 
our team. We are building a team of individuals who have a passion to serve and a desire to make a 
difference. Cottage Grove is a small community with a lot to offer, making it the ideal location 
for lateral officers to continue their career into or after retirement. Cottage Grove has a small 
town feel,  but  more  outdoor  recreation  and  room  to  explore  than  the  surrounding larger 
cities. We have two lakes; which are great for boating, swimming and fishing, a large bike trail 
that continues for miles, walking/hiking trails, camping, and hunting just right outside the city 
limits. Cottage Grove Police Department has  a  strong  connection  with  our  community  and  a  
mission  to  continue  that strength through providing the best possible police services. We offer 
a family friendly  environment;  where  we  value  our  staff  and  support  them  and  their 
family at the highest priority. If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the 
big cities where you can have the opportunity to help shape and strengthen our department, this is 
the right opportunity for you!

What we offer as a Lateral hire:
✓ Salary commensurate with experience.

✓ Up to $84,375.56 Annual Salary (DOQ/Certifications)
✓ Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Leave. Laterals will accrue leave time commensurate with their 
years of service.
✓ Additional compensation for possessing DPSST Certifications.
✓ Intermediate DPSST Certificate-3.5%.
✓ Advanced DPSST Certificate-7%.
✓ Intermediate DPSST Certified Police Officer Offered up to $6,736.82 per month upon hire.
✓ Advanced DPSST Certified Police Officer Offered up to $6,964.63 per month upon hire.
✓ 5% Field Training Pay.
✓ Second Language Premium (Spanish/ASL) $800 Annual Bonus.
✓ Low deductible Medical plan ($250 deductible per family member).
✓ Two options for Dental Insurance/with excellent Orthodontia Coverage.
✓ Up to $170.00 Per Month Employer Paid HRA Contributions.
✓ 100% Employer Paid PERS Retirement.
✓ PERS Retirees able to work back, with no annual max for hrs. worked.
✓ 457 Deferred Compensation Optional Retirement Contributions.
✓ Longevity Benefits & Life Insurance.

To apply as a Lateral (currently certified police officer):
Complete and submit City job application to Human Resources (listed below). Lateral applicants will 
proceed directly to interviews.

Mail or Drop off Applications to:

City of Cottage Grove                    
Attn: Human Resources

400 E Main Street

Cottage Grove, OR 97424

Email Applications to: hr@cottagegrove.org  

For more information, please contact:
Mandy Biehler, Human Resources 541-767-4114

THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law. This EEO policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship – including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, recall, and termination of employment.