Top 11 Police sergeant Jobs in Salem Or

Police Officer - Entry Level
City of Salem, Oregon —Salem, OR
- $39.11 - $51.42 an hour
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Free parking
- Wellness program
Police Officer - Out-of-State Lateral
City of Salem, Oregon —Salem, OR
- $43.12 - $51.42 an hour
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Free parking
- Wellness program
7d
Police Officer
City of Albany, OR —Albany, OR
- $76,611.73 - $96,464.62 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Police Officer - Oregon In-State Lateral
City of Salem, Oregon —Salem, OR
- $43.12 - $51.42 an hour
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Free parking
- Wellness program
7d
ODOC – OSP Correctional Sergeant Lateral Transfer Request (Salem)
Department of Corrections —Salem, OR
- $6,720 - $8,501 a month
- Online Application
- Background check
- Management
- Adults
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Police Officer (Lateral or Entry Level)
City of Dallas, Oregon —Dallas, OR
- $6,091.58 - $7,774.57 a month
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- English
Entry Level Police Officer (2026-022)
City of Woodburn —Woodburn, OR
- $36.03 - $54.35 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
14d
Lateral Police Officer
City of Albany —Albany, OR
- $76,611.73 - $96,464.62 a year
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lateral Police Officer
City of Albany, OR —Albany, OR
- $96,464.62 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lateral Police Officer (2026-023)
City of Woodburn —Woodburn, OR
- $37.61 - $58.70 an hour
- Overtime
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- High school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
14d
23-09 Police Officer - Lateral
City of Silverton —Silverton, OR
- $28.56 - $36.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level

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Police Officer - Out-of-State Lateral
City of Salem, Oregon —Salem, OR
Possess and maintain a valid Oregon class C driver's license or other state equivalent and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's standards.
$43.12 - $51.42 an hour
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Police Officer - Oregon In-State Lateral
City of Salem, Oregon —Salem, OR
Possess and maintain a valid Oregon class C driver's license or other state equivalent and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's standards.
$43.12 - $51.42 an hour
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Police Officer - Entry Level

City of Salem, Oregon -
Salem, OR

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Job Details

Full-time
$39.11 - $51.42 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Wellness program
457(b)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Writing skills
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Physical conditioning

Full Job Description

Job Summary

Salem Police Department Core Values:
Collaboration | Honor | Integrity | Compassion

Salary Step

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Longevity Rate

Hourly Rate

$39.11

$41.07

$43.12

$45.28

$47.54

$49.92

$51.42

Monthly Rate

$6,779.07

$7,118.80

$7,474.13

$7,848.53

$8,240.27

$8,652.80

$8,912.80

Certifications, Training, & College Incentives

2% - 10%

Extra Duty/Specialized Assignment Incentive

2.5% - 5%

Bi-Lingual Incentive

Full List of Incentives

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Other Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%. Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies. Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account. Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Voluntary long-term care. Employee wellness program. Employee assistance program. Employee health clinic. Free, secure parking. Department gym available for employee use.

The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package

What are the minimum qualifications?

Be at least 21 years old at date of hire.
Be a U.S. Citizen or have the ability to become one within 18 months of hire.
Participate in competitive testing including physical fitness testing, reading comprehension, writing skills, written, physical/vision, hearing and psychological examinations, and be able to pass strict Police Department background investigation.
Must pass the pre-employment drug test (including marijuana).
Must pass the pre-employment background check.
Oregon's minimum standards to work as a law enforcement officer and background disqualifiers can be found in OAR 259-008.
Must be able to work periodic overtime and a variety of 24-hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.
High School graduate or have completed a G.E.D.
Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

Certifications/Licenses:

Ability to complete departmental recruit training course and to gain eligibility for Basic Certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
A valid Oregon driver's license, or out of state equivalent, or ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City's standard. Oregon law requires that an of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355).

What are the disqualifiers and eliminating factors?

OAR 259-008.
No felony convictions.
No convictions for crimes involving domestic violence.
No dishonorable discharge from any branch of military service.
No more than three (3) traffic (moving) convictions in the last three (3) years.

For more information,

Hiring Process:
Applicants must submit a completed application and provide valid tests results for NTN Frontline National Test (NTN) and Oregon Physical Agility Test (ORPAT)or out-of-state PAT equivalent by August 23, 2026 to be considered in the hiring process.

For more information about the hiring process

NTN & ORPAT/PAT Requirements:

70% in Writing
70% in Reading
65% in Video/Media

Applicants must complete the ORPAT in 6:30 or less to pass. However, the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) requires a time of 5:30 or less for graduation.

Out-of-State Applicants: If you have a valid PAT test from another state or the military, you may submit your score with your application, provided it is less than 12 months old from the job announcement closing date.

Hired applicants are eligible for a $100 reimbursement for NTN and ORPAT testing costs.

About us:
The Salem Police Department is the 4th largest agency in the State of Oregon. We are a full-service department to include many special teams. Our new facility is a 104,000 square foot building with many amenities for employees to include an indoor/outdoor breakroom, and a work-out room/locker room.

The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Salem is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 180,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.

A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Community Planning and Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Police Office

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For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.cityofsalem.net/jobs.

How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.

EEO/Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information:
Sgt. Robert Dowd
503-932-4517
[email protected]

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT AN IMPLIED CONTRACT AND MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE

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