Job Details
Entry Level Police Officer
2026-02-09 City of Milwaukie, OR Milwaukie,OR
Description:
Required Education, Training and Experience
(Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of this position. Prior work experience and educational requirements listed are typical ways of obtaining the required qualifications. Other equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.)
Additional Information
After successful completion of the application, applicants can expect the following:
Additional Information
Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Milwaukie, we understand that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-###-####.
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for positions with the City of Milwaukie. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veterans' preference for this job, please attach qualifying documents in the application process.
Summary of Employee Benefits
(actual plan documents, policies and bargaining agreements prevail)
The City of Milwaukie offers a generous benefits package to all regular status employees working at least 20 hours per week (benefits are pro-rated for employees working less than full-time). Temporary employees, seasonal workers and part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for benefits. Medical/dental insurance is effective the first of the month following date of hire.
Medical Insurance: You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan (Regence Blue Cross PPO) or a health maintenance organization (Kaiser HMO). Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit.
Dental Insurance: You and your dependent family members are eligible for a dental insurance plan which includes preventative, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits. You will have the choice to be covered by either Delta Dental, Willamette Dental or Kaiser's dental plan.
Flexible Spending Account: The City offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). FSAs allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and childcare expenses with tax-free income. Additionally, the employee paid portion of the City's medical and dental insurance premiums are paid through the FSA with pre-tax dollars.
Retirement: The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources,
- Member contributions paid on your behalf by the City (immediately vested); and
- Employer contributions (vested when contributions have been made in each of five calendar years)
Additionally, the city offers a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan. The city makes a contribution of 3.5% to your 457 plan with no contribution required from you. You may contribute additional pre-tax dollars to the 457 plan up to federal limits.
Life Insurance: The city pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of your annual salary to a maximum of $100,000 and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) to a maximum of $100,000.
Long Term Disability Insurance: The city provides you with a long term disability (LTD) plan which provides up to 50% of your salary, up to a maximum benefit of $3,000 per month for qualifying disabilities following a 90-day waiting period.
Employee Assistance Program: Benefit eligible employees and their family can receive up to five free counseling sessions per incident per year from Canopy EAP (formerly Cascade).
Workers' Compensation Insurance: You are provided worker's compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes (SAIF Corporation).
Holidays
The City recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Birthday
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- The Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- One and a half days Floating Holiday
Vacation
Paid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows:
- 1-48 months (up to four years) 8.67 hours per month
- 49-108 months (4-9 years) 10 hours per month
- 109-168 months (9-14 years) 12 hours per month
- 169-228 months (14-19 years) 14 hours per month
- 229 or more months (over 19 years) 16.67 hours per month
Vacation leave may be taken after you have completed six months of employment and may be accrued to a maximum of two years.
Non-represented managers and supervisors who do not receive overtime compensation are eligible for management leave on an annual 'use it or lose it' basis.
Sick Leave: New employees receive 48 hours of sick leave at hire. After six months, sick leave accrues at a rate of eight (8) hours per month.
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Do you have pre-employment test scores on file with Public Safety Testing (PST) or National Testing Network (NTN)? Note: you must indicate with the testing company your interest in working for Milwaukie Police Department
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If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, it is necessary to attach the relevant supporting documents. Have you ensured that these documents are included?
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Are you claiming Veteran's Preference?
Required Question
Salary : $76,960.00 - $98,217.60 Annually
Location : Milwaukie Public Safety Building, OR
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 25-00041
Department: Police
Opening Date: 01/21/2026
Closing Date: 2/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MPEA
Description
Milwaukie PD runs an ongoing recruitment and selection process.To be considered, all candidates must have first completed the required pre-employment testing through Public Safety Testing (PST) or National Testing Network(NTN). Candidates with passing scores on file with PST or NTN for Milwaukie, will be invited to complete the application process in advance of interviews.
If you have not yet tested with one of two testing companies, please refer to the testing and application instructionsbefore submitting an application.
This application process is open now and will remain open until all positions have been filled.
You must submit this city application to receive your interview invitation.
Essential Functions
Examples of Duties
Milwaukie Police Officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol and investigation. Sworn officers, enforce federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances and performs a variety of duties including but not limited to the following:
- Patrols roads, highways, business, and residential areas of the City. Enforces applicable traffic and criminal laws. Makes arrests, issues traffic citations and warnings. Prepares case records and reports. Participates in the prosecution of cases in court.
- Responds to a wide variety of radio calls including theft, juvenile complaints, and family disputes. Investigates accidents, deaths, and criminal complaints. Makes arrests and issues citations when required.
- Serves criminal warrants, applicable court orders, and subpoenas.
- Assists disabled motorists. Provides information and direction to the public. Observes and reports road conditions, hazards, potential crime, and traffic problems.
Required Education, Training and Experience
(Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of this position. Prior work experience and educational requirements listed are typical ways of obtaining the required qualifications. Other equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.)
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One year of experience working with the public
- Must possess or be able to successfully complete within probationary period a State of Oregon DPSST Academy Basic Certificate, successfully complete advanced academy training, the Milwaukie Field Training Officer Program, and any specialized training provided through the Milwaukie Police Department.
- Must possess or be able to obtain within probationary period the following certifications: L.E.D.S. certification for access; Intoxylizer; First aid and CPR.
- Must be a US citizen at time of employment.
- Must be 21 years or older at time of employment.
- Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid area Driver's License.
- Meet the Department's and Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and training physical standards including vision requirements and the Department's psychological standards.
- Must pass extensive background investigation.
Additional Information
After successful completion of the application, applicants can expect the following:
- Invitation from HR staff to schedule an oral board interview. Watch for an email and/or notification on your account
- Oral Board Interview
- Interview with the Chief of Police
- Background Investigation - Candidate history must include an extraordinary level of integrity and honesty
- Psychological Evaluation
- Medical Examination
- Drug Test
Additional Information
Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Milwaukie, we understand that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-###-####.
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for positions with the City of Milwaukie. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veterans' preference for this job, please attach qualifying documents in the application process.
Summary of Employee Benefits
(actual plan documents, policies and bargaining agreements prevail)
The City of Milwaukie offers a generous benefits package to all regular status employees working at least 20 hours per week (benefits are pro-rated for employees working less than full-time). Temporary employees, seasonal workers and part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for benefits. Medical/dental insurance is effective the first of the month following date of hire.
Medical Insurance: You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan (Regence Blue Cross PPO) or a health maintenance organization (Kaiser HMO). Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit.
Dental Insurance: You and your dependent family members are eligible for a dental insurance plan which includes preventative, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits. You will have the choice to be covered by either Delta Dental, Willamette Dental or Kaiser's dental plan.
Flexible Spending Account: The City offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). FSAs allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and childcare expenses with tax-free income. Additionally, the employee paid portion of the City's medical and dental insurance premiums are paid through the FSA with pre-tax dollars.
Retirement: The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources,
- Member contributions paid on your behalf by the City (immediately vested); and
- Employer contributions (vested when contributions have been made in each of five calendar years)
Additionally, the city offers a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan. The city makes a contribution of 3.5% to your 457 plan with no contribution required from you. You may contribute additional pre-tax dollars to the 457 plan up to federal limits.
Life Insurance: The city pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of your annual salary to a maximum of $100,000 and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) to a maximum of $100,000.
Long Term Disability Insurance: The city provides you with a long term disability (LTD) plan which provides up to 50% of your salary, up to a maximum benefit of $3,000 per month for qualifying disabilities following a 90-day waiting period.
Employee Assistance Program: Benefit eligible employees and their family can receive up to five free counseling sessions per incident per year from Canopy EAP (formerly Cascade).
Workers' Compensation Insurance: You are provided worker's compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes (SAIF Corporation).
Holidays
The City recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Birthday
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- The Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- One and a half days Floating Holiday
Vacation
Paid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows:
- 1-48 months (up to four years) 8.67 hours per month
- 49-108 months (4-9 years) 10 hours per month
- 109-168 months (9-14 years) 12 hours per month
- 169-228 months (14-19 years) 14 hours per month
- 229 or more months (over 19 years) 16.67 hours per month
Vacation leave may be taken after you have completed six months of employment and may be accrued to a maximum of two years.
Non-represented managers and supervisors who do not receive overtime compensation are eligible for management leave on an annual 'use it or lose it' basis.
Sick Leave: New employees receive 48 hours of sick leave at hire. After six months, sick leave accrues at a rate of eight (8) hours per month.
01
Do you have pre-employment test scores on file with Public Safety Testing (PST) or National Testing Network (NTN)? Note: you must indicate with the testing company your interest in working for Milwaukie Police Department
- PST - Public Safety Testing
- NTT - Nation Testing Network
- No test scores on file
02
If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, it is necessary to attach the relevant supporting documents. Have you ensured that these documents are included?
- Yes
- No
- N/A, not claiming veterans' preference
03
Are you claiming Veteran's Preference?
- Yes
- No
Required Question