In our individual conduct, personal relationships, and professional responsibilities, we value:

Ø      Human Life - The protection of human life is our highest priority.

Ø      Ethics - We will demonstrate integrity and honor in all our actions.

Ø      Crime Fighting - We will encourage innovation as we work in partnership with the community to aggressively address neighborhood crime problems.

Ø      Valuing People - We will treat each other with dignity and respect, protecting the rights and well-being of all individuals.

Ø      Loyalty - We will be loyal to the community, to the department and its members, and to the standards of our profession.

Ø      Open Communication - We will listen to one another's opinions and concerns.

Ø      Fairness - Our decisions will be based on common sense, and will be balanced, moral, legal, and without personal favoritism.

Ø      Diversity - We appreciate one another's differences, and recognize that our unique skills, knowledge, abilities and backgrounds bring strength and understanding to our organization.

Ø      Public Safety - We will strive to enable our citizens to be safer and less likely to be victimized by crime through communication, education, and encouraging voluntary compliance to all laws.

Additional pay incentives for:

Combination of DPSST certification levels, training and college education: 2-10%

Bilingual Language skills in Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Lowland Lao, Cambodian, Highland Lao (Mien), Hmong, or certification in American Sign Language or Signed English. 5%

Special Assignments such as Field Training Officer, SWAT, Motorcycle Officer and Bomb Squad. Varied.

Minimum Requirements: In order to apply, applicants must:

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            • Be at least 20 years and 6 months old (20 ½) to apply and at least 21 years old by the time of appointment.

            • Be a US Citizen

            • Be a High School Graduate or have completed a GED

            • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

            • 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.

APPROXIMATE TIME LINES FOR SELECTION PROCESS:

Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Examination/Testing Information Session: Thursday, July 23, 2009 and Saturday, July 25, 2009

Physical Abilities and Written Examination Testing: Thursday, July 30, 2009 and Saturday, August 1, 2009

Oral Interviews: To be determined

Background Checks: To be determined

Finalists Identified: To be determined
 

Appointment Date(s): To be determined
 

OPEN DATE: December 15, 2008

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

TO APPLY:  Applications may be obtained from the

City of Salem

Human Resources Department,

Room 225,

555 Liberty Street SE,

Salem, OR  97301.

Applications must be returned to the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date, or, postmarked on the closing date.

Due to the volume received, the City WILL NOT verify the receipt of faxed or mailed applications.  The City cannot be responsible for material that is illegible or missing as a result of transmitting

by fax or which may be lost through the mail.

All newly selected finalists for City employment are subject to a criminal background check, and may be subject to testing for drugs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Women, Minorities and Disabled are Encouraged to Apply

ADA Accommodations Will be Provided Upon Request

This announcement is not an implied contract and may be modified or revoked without notice.