Bilingual Pay Benefit
Per the EPEA Contract, the City shall pay an employee at 5% of base wages for a required intermediate or advanced level competency. To qualify for bilingual pay, the employee must have demonstrated fluency in the required language and successfully pass a fluency examination administered by the City's Employee Resource Center division.
Eligibility List
Following interviews, this posting may be used to establish an eligibility list of applicants for up to one year for future vacancies. Candidates that are placed on the eligibility list will be notified via email which will include the duration of the list and how notification of call up will occur.
What to Expect from our Selection Process
Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. The selection process varies according to the position and can include such things as screening of supplemental questionnaires, written or skill tests, ability or fitness tests, interviews, and assessment processes. In addition, background investigations and records checks may be required. Some positions also require applicants to have a psychological evaluation and/or physical examination and a drug test prior to employment.
Please feel free to print the following steps and reference it throughout the recruitment process as this information will help you best understand each step of evaluation.
Hiring Process Timeline
1. APPLICATION - Submit a completed application by Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5 p.m. PT.
2. CRITICALL TEST - Applicants who meet the stated minimum qualifications and requirements will be invited to complete an online Criticall test between August 24-September 10, 2026. Candidates will be offered a practice test; more information about the test can be found on Criticall's website.
3. ORAL INTERVIEWS -Qualified candidates will be interviewed the week of September 21-25, 2026.
4. COMPREHENSIVE POLICE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION - The background investigation phase may take up to 5 weeks and is tentatively planned for October 20-November 12, 2026* You will be required to submit information related to your personal and professional history including references. You will work with an investigator to complete a full review of your working and personal history. Many of the required documents such as birth certificate and transcripts will need to be requested from other organizations and agencies. A full list of documents will be provided to candidates who reach this stage in the process. Please prepare in advance but DO NOT SUBMIT ANY MATERIAL PRIOR TO BEING INVITED TO THE BACKGROUND PHASE. Materials received before being requested will not be considered and may be destroyed.
5. PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION - The psychological evaluation is a two-part process. You will be invited to complete a psychological evaluation and exam. Testing may take 2-4 hours to complete. Your exam will be evaluated by a licensed psychologist who will conduct a 30 minute - 1 hour interview with you. The exact date of testing and the interview is TBD but is anticipated to take place between November 19-December 9, 2026*.
6. DRUG SCREEN, HEARING TEST and VISUAL ACUITY TEST - the exact date of medical testing is TBD but is anticipated to take place between November 24-December 9, 2026*.
7. HIRE DATE - January 11, 2027* is the planned hire date for this recruitment.
- Dates are tentative and subject to change
ORIENTATION & TRAINING** - Successful candidates will start their employment with a 5-6 week classroom-based academy, followed by 12 or more weeks of intensive on the job training involving varying schedules.
**Attendance and schedule flexibility are mandatory for preliminary training.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The City of Eugene is committed to a respectful work environment, and we value the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally responsive services to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion we desire to welcome, respect, and create a sense of belonging for a wide range of identities and experiences in our workforce. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Eugene complies with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any applicant with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at (541) 682-5061.
In compliance with the
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States.
