Job Description
CANBY CITY OF / CANBY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PO BOX 930
CANBY, OREGON 97013
503-266-0635
Updated: January 17, 2025
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Position Title: Lateral Police Officer
The City of Canby is a growing community of over 19,000 residents located 25 miles south of Portland. Also known as "Oregon's Garden Spot", Canby, located in southwest Clackamas County, encompasses 4.5 square miles and is part of the beautiful Willamette Valley. Canby is a close-knit, family-friendly community that supports its local law enforcement agency. Canby's exceptional quality of life and low crime has earned it numerous awards, including being named in the top safest cities in Oregon for several years running.
The City of Canby Police Department is currently recruiting to fill a Lateral Police Officer position. Lateral Level Application requirements: Currently certified (or eligible to be certified upon hire) with Oregon State DPSST as a Police Officer and in good standing with their current and/ or previous department. Out of state- Certified as a Police Officer and in good standing with their department. Must have completed an equivalent police academy to the state of Oregon DPSST. Have completed a Field Training Program and off probation. Military Police, Federal Law Enforcement, Corrections and Parole/Probation DO NOT QUALIFY as a Lateral Police Officer. Certified Police Officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work, including discovery, investigation, report preparation and patrol, to enforce federal, state and local laws. The Canby Police Department includes 29 sworn positions, including a Chief and two Captains. Officers have the opportunity to work in a variety of specialized units or specialized teams.
This is a full time, non-exempt position, represented by the Canby Police Association (Download PDF reader). The City provides an excellent benefit and compensation package including PERS and a matching contribution of up to two percent of the employee's pay for deferred compensation (457 Plan). The City also offers a variety of additional compensation opportunities for Police Officers such as Intermediate and Advanced Certificate Pay and Specialty Assignment Pay. The City offers a 5% pay incentive for written and oral proficiency in the Spanish language or any other language if spoken by over 10% of the total Canby population.
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As a certified police officer, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation and patrol to enforce federal, state and local laws.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May provide informal training/instruction to volunteers and new employees.
Duties and Responsibilities
The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities.
Patrol streets, businesses and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Issue warnings or citations for violations. Perform security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles. Make arrests; conduct searches; transport and release prisoners.
Respond to calls, including traffic accidents, major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, burglaries, assaults, family disputes, etc. Investigate and take appropriate actions. Direct traffic at accident/crime scenes and perform CPR/First Aid as necessary.
Maintain written records and prepare reports regarding investigations, which are reviewed by supervisor and used for crime prevention, prosecution and office activities. Testify in court periodically.
Conduct preliminary case/incident investigations and related follow-up activities; gather and preserve evidence; interview and take statements from victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; and accurately prepare and attest to related reports and logs. Prepare and swear to facts in obtaining search warrants.
Maintain effective working relationship between adjacent law enforcement agencies. Provide assistance and back-up as requested. Provide appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, the media and citizens regarding on-going investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, gang documentation, etc.
Perform crime prevention activities that include surveillance patrols and dissemination of information to the public. Participate in public relations programs that may include speaking to citizen and school groups, and public service efforts.
Aid stranded motorists, conduct vacation house checks and welfare checks. Check road/street signs and report defects or problems. Assist the public as needed.
Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public.
Performs additional duties as assigned
Competency Profile
The individual in this position is expected to possess or acquire:
Thorough knowledge of police practices and procedures, investigative methods and techniques, federal, state and local laws, report writing, firearm use and safety precautions.
Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions and act upon them accordingly; speak and write clearly and effectively, prepare clear, comprehensive, objective reports; operate assigned equipment and vehicles skillfully and safely; analyze situations and problems quickly and objectively to determine course of action.
Must be of good moral fitness (moral character), and understand that any acts that reflect dishonesty, deceit, or misrepresentation adversely reflects on their fitness to perform their duties as a police officer.
Job Qualification Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must not have been convicted of any crime punishable as a felony in any jurisdiction or a crime involving domestic violence (applicants with lesser criminal records will be evaluated on an individual basis).
Must not have any discharge less than honorable from any branch of the military.
Must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Must have successfully completed the Police Academy and have possession of DPSST Basic certification.
Must pass all phases of the examination process, including an oral and written exam, background investigation, psychological test, physical and agility testing.
Honesty and Integrity are two of the most important attributes that a police officer must possess. Officers shall conduct themselves so as not to impair their working relationship with other employees or with the public, so that confidence in the police service is secured and maintained. These two attributes are essential job qualifications to remain employed as a police officer. These are core expectations as a condition of holding certification as a police officer in the state of Oregon, as required by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (D.P.S.S.T.)
Preferred Qualifications
Previous college-level training or additional experience in law enforcement.
Knowledge of the community and surrounding area.
Related training e.g. first aid, CPR, hazardous materials, firearms training, LEDS general level certification, etc.
Bi-lingual English/Spanish.
Working Conditions and Supplemental Information
Mental effort
Usually, normal concentration and deadlines with occasional periods of sustained deadline pressure.
Physical effort
High: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility and the ability to operate a motorized vehicle, including a police motorcycle if assigned to the Traffic Team. Duties involve moving or wearing materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis; however may be required to move adults weighing up to 200 pounds on an infrequent basis. Equipment worn typically weighs in excess of 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, motorized vehicle, firearms, etc. Position may be required to deal with violent and combative individuals requiring considerable physical effort.
Work environment
Extreme Risks/Discomforts: Work locations are in all types of indoor and outdoor environments. Contact with individuals who may become violent, combative, under the influence of drugs/alcohol, mentally ill or who have communicable diseases.
Travel requirements
Requires frequent local travel.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 1.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Trial period, Outdoor, Gangs, Felony friendly,