Police Officer - Entry or Lateral

The City of Silverton is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, the City of Silverton is a historic town with a population of 10,687. Always an agricultural center, it is now described as Oregon’s Garden City. Silverton is known for its historic downtown, gardens, restaurants, antique boutiques, art galleries, shops, and numerous churches. The City of Silverton hosts several festivals throughout the year that celebrate culture with painters, players, poets, and musicians all taking center stage in community life. Citizens truly appreciate and enjoy the small town feel that Silverton offers. The City’s countryside is rich with history and adventure too. Family farms, nurseries and wineries offer opportunities to pick berries, apples, or peaches, find a Christmas tree, or taste wine from the local vineyards.

Just four miles to the north is Mt. Angel, home to the renowned Oktoberfest. Iverson Farms, home of the Wooden Shoe Tulip festival, is down the road. Salem, the state’s capital, is 11 miles to the west. To the south you will find some of Oregon’s finest recreational activities. Silver Falls State Park, the largest state park in Oregon, is home to ten waterfalls and offers hiking, biking, and riding trails, camping, and swimming. You can always enjoy big city amenities in Portland just 45 minutes away.

The Silverton Police Department is seeking highly motivated, self-­directed candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills for Police Officer.

TO APPLY:

Entry level applicants should attach all the following and submit to HR@silverton.or.us  or deliver to City Hall:

• Completed City of Silverton Employment Application
• Resume (limit to one page double-sided)
• Letter of interest, including what you have done during your time in sworn police service and/or what you would like to do to improve community outreach and support (limit to one page double-sided)
• Recruit applicants must complete the National Testing Network Frontline (NTN) exam before being considered for the interview process.
• Applicants who completed the NTN exam within the last year, with scores on file, may be invited to interview depending on a passing score of 75% in all three categories (Video, Reading, Writing).
• It is your responsibility to schedule the written exam or virtual proctored exam (Frontline) and to have it completed to be considered for review.
• All applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Those who are offered a conditional offer will be required to pass a psychological, medical, and drug screening.
• Recruit candidates will be required to pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) within the year preceding consideration for a conditional job offer (contact NTN Brooks to schedule the ORPAT).

Lateral applicants should attach all the following and submit to HR@silverton.or.us or deliver to City Hall:

• Completed City of Silverton Employment Application
• Resume (limit to one page double-sided)
• Letter of interest, including what you have done during your time in sworn police service and/or what you would like to do to improve community outreach and support (limit to one page double-sided)
• Out of state lateral applicants will be required to pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) within the year preceding consideration for a conditional job offer.

Please refer to the Job Announcement and Job Description for additional information.