Lateral Police Officer
Salary
$77,276.00 - $98,626.00 Annually
Location
230 4th St, Springfield, OR
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
2026-00021
Department
Police
Opening Date
06/05/2026
Closing Date
6/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
SPA
Description
Job Number: 2026-21
Closes: Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 11:59pm
Springfield Police Department
Job Hours: Shift Work
Represented: SPA
Grade: 220
Non-Exempt, Full-time, Full Benefits
Relocation reimbursement for actual costs up to $5,000 may be available if incumbent is relocating greater than 100 miles.
Want to learn more about joining Springfield PD? Check this out: https://springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/join-spd/
Position Overview:
The City of Springfield has exciting opportunities in our Police Department for experienced Lateral Police Officers. SPD is dedicated to providing the best available law enforcement and accountability services to our community. This includes our 100 bed Municipal Jail located in our Justice Center- the largest municipal jail in the State of Oregon. Because of this tremendous resource, Springfield does not have a capacity-based release program for misdemeanor cases.
For more great information about the City of Springfield Police Department, check this out:
http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/
Lateral Police Officer Requirements:
We are interested in finding Police Officers who are in good standing with their current/ most recent employer as a sworn Police Officer for a recognized state, county, city or municipal entity. Those who are currently certified as Police Officers in Oregon, or able to obtain Oregon DPSST certification if a police officer in another state through a DPSST Career Officer Development Course, are eligible to apply for the lateral police officer position. Police certification must be VALID and CURRENT. Military Police, federal officer, reserve officer, security officer and corrections experience do not meet the requirement for relevant experience.
For specific questions on lateral qualifications, please contact Lt. Kyle Potter at kpotter@springfield-or.gov
For the complete Police Officer job description, please see the City's classifications page:
Compensation:
Job TitleGradeStep 123456Police Officer220$37.15$39.01$40.96$43.01$45.16$47.42Assignment/ Scheduling Pay$0.82$37.97$39.83$41.78$43.83$45.98$48.24Assignment/ Scheduling Pay and 5% incentive pay[5%]$39.83$41.78$43.83$45.98$48.24$50.61Assignment/ Scheduling Pay and 10% incentive pay[10%]$41.68$43.73$45.88$48.13$50.50$52.98Assignment/ Scheduling Pay and 15% incentive pay[15%]$43.54$45.68$47.92$50.28$52.75$55.35Assignment/ Scheduling Pay and 20% incentive pay[20%]$45.40$47.63$49.97$52.43$55.01$57.72
Successful laterals will be offered a pay step commensurate with their related years of experience as a certified Police Officer and in accordance of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
Additional Pays:
Vacation:
Laterals will be placed on the vacation tier accrual based on the employee's months of public safety service within the same classification consistent with the definition of lateral sworn employee.
Years of Service
Monthly Hours
Annual Hours
0 - 4 (0-59 months)
8
96
5 - 9 (60-119 months)
10
120
10 - 14 (120-179 months
12
144
15 - 19 (180-239 months)
14
165
20 - 24 (240-287 months)
16
192
25+ (288 months & beyond)
18
216
Testing & Selection Process:
Candidates considered for the Lateral Police Officer position will be identified through a series of screening tools and tests including an Employment Application, Qualifying Questionnaire (part of the application), Psychological Exam, Comprehensive Background, Medical Examination to include drug screening for controlled substances, and Oral Interviews. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veterans Preference in Public Employment Law. Aptitude, personality profile, mental and physical fitness, and communication skills will all be evaluated.
Oral Boards:
Candidates advancing in the process will be contacted directly to schedule Oral Boards (Interviews).
Please do not indicate 'See Resume' in the 'Work Experience' part of the application. The information you provide in the application 'Work Experience' and 'Job Duties' will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.
NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
City of Springfield offers all regular employees a complete benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription and access to a wellness clinic along with additional supplemental and voluntary options.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
01
Are you a certified Police Officer?
02
Please indicate the state in which you are a certified Police Officer.
03
Have you earned a high school diploma or GED certificate from an accredited school?
04
Do you have any FELONY convictions?
05
Please list any Non-felony convictions. If this doesnt apply, please indicate "N/A".
06
Are you a United States citizen, or can you obtain citizenship with 18 months?
07
Are you, or will you be 21 years of age by the time of appointment?
08
Do you have a valid State of Oregon Drivers License, OR can you obtain one by the time of appointment?
Required Question
Employer City of Springfield, Oregon
Address 225 5th Street
Suite 201
Springfield, Oregon, 97477
Phone 541-726-3705
Website https://www.springfield-or.gov