Position Summary

This job announcement is for applicants who have submitted passing NTN scores AND passing ORPAT scores that include the push/pull machine to the City of McMinnville. Applicants who have not submitted passing NTN and ORPAT scores to the City will be rejected. A passing time for ORPAT is 6:20 for the initial testing; however, a passing time to graduate from the basic police academy is 5:30.

Thank you for submitting your NTN and ORPAT scores that include the push/pull machine to the City of McMinnville. Please complete this brief job application by clicking the green "Apply" button on the top left of your screen. You are only required to enter your contact information and to respond to our standard supplemental questions.

About The City

McMinnville is an easy-going, forward-thinking city nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley. The American Planning Association has recognized our historic downtown as one of its prestigious Great Streets in America. McMinnville's central location means our nearly 35,000 residents aren't far from the scenic Oregon Coast, our state capitol, the metro area (professional sports, cultural, and other activities), and tremendous outdoor activities, such as the slopes of Mt. Hood. Home to world-class pinot noir and other varietals, McMinnville attracts winemakers and food and wine tourists from around the globe. Whether it's a glass of wine or a cup of coffee on our beloved Third Street or a bike ride through the Willamette Valley, there is always something fun to do in McMinnville.

There is an abundance of opportunities for families of all types in McMinnville. Our school district boasts an impressive high school graduation rate of over 90%, and there are plenty of nearby opportunities locally for higher education at Chemeketa Community College and Linfield University (one of our nation’s most respected small universities) or nearby George Fox University, Pacific University, Willamette University, and Western Oregon University. Childcare is available at a variety of privately managed daycare and preschool centers throughout the area, with local public school after school programs. Our city also offers plenty of senior services through Yamhill County, Northwest Senior & Disability Services, and our own McMinnville Senior Center.

The City of McMinnville has a supportive Mayor, City Council, City Manager, staff, and community. Our Council-Manager form of government ensures we deliver on the City Council's priorities with best practices in city management. McMinnville is a full-service city with approximately 175 FTE providing a broad range of public services including police and fire protection; ambulance services; municipal court; wastewater treatment; street maintenance; engineering and planning; building permitting and inspection; parks, recreational and cultural activities, a library, and a municipal airport. We have a statewide reputation for financial stability and effective governance.

To learn more about where we're going, check out our strategic plan, Mac-town 2032 (Download PDF reader).

About The Department

McMinnville is a kind and caring community that places extraordinary levels of trust in its officers; we set the bar high for professionalism, accountability, and service to our 35,000 residents and numerous food and wine tourists who visit our city. Our department's leadership team guides the four patrol squads, a special investigation division, and non-sworn employees in property & evidence and records to embody our values of excellence, service, integrity, dedication, and humility.

Follow the McMinnville Police Department on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get a sense of our department's culture and to learn more about our community.

Essential Job Functions

As a certified police officer, this classification performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation, and patrol to enforce federal, state and local laws. This classification oversees police program areas, which may require additional specialized training.

Patrols streets, businesses, and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Issues warnings or citations for violations. Performs security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles.
Responds to calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, etc., and takes appropriate actions. Directs traffic at accident/crime scenes as necessary. Performs CPR/First Aid as necessary.
Maintains written records and prepares reports regarding investigations, which are reviewed by a supervisor and used for crime prevention, prosecution, and office activities. Testifies in court as necessary.
Conducts case/incident investigations and related follow-up activities; gathers and preserves evidence; interviews and takes statements from victims and witnesses; interrogates suspects; and, prepares related reports and logs.
Maintains effective working relationship between co-workers and other law enforcement agencies. Provides assistance and back up as requested. Facilitates the release of appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, the media and citizens in regards to on-going investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, gang documentation, etc.
Performs community policing activities such as meeting with individuals and groups to discuss crime prevention techniques. Collaborates with citizens, businesses and other community resources to jointly solve crime and livability problems. Participates in public relations programs, which may include speaking to citizen and school groups, and public service efforts.
Makes arrests, conducts searches, transports and releases prisoners.
Oversees Department program areas, as assigned, e.g., Reserve Academy, Neighborhood Watch, Bike Patrol, Cadet or Reserve Program, Instructor, Firearms Training, K-9, etc.
Follows all safety rules and procedures established for work areas.
Maintains Department-issued equipment.
Maintains proficiency by attending training conferences and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility.
Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Equivalent to high school graduation plus completion after hire of DPSST basic law enforcement training is required. At least one year experience as a law enforcement officer is typically required after appointment in order to familiarize incumbent with full scope of job functions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES

Must be at least 21 years of age with no criminal record and possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Attendance at the Police Academy and possession of DPSST Basic Certificate required within one year of appointment.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS

Previous college-level training or experience in law enforcement. Knowledge of community and surrounding areas. Previous training related to police equipment or operations, e.g., first aid, CPR, hazardous materials, firearms training, LEDS General level certification, etc. Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Supplemental Information

Salary will be determined based on experience and eligibility for certificate and incentive pay. The current base salary range for this position (without any additional certifications and incentive pay) is $76,560.00 - $102,600. Training starts at $72,960.

The following shall be applied to base salary as applicable:

2% incentive for Associate's Degree
4% incentive for Bachelor's Degree
4% incentive for DPSST Intermediate Certification
8% incentive for DPSST Advanced Certification
5% incentive for Bilingual in Spanish (street level fluency)
10% incentive for Court Certified Bilingual in Spanish
5% incentive for ASL Certification
5% incentive for Detective/Sergeant Assignment
5% incentive for School Resource Officer Assignment
8.5% incentive for K-9
5% incentive for Police Training Officer
5% incentive for Motorcycle Duty
5% incentive for Officer in Charge

Note: There is no cap on the total incentive pays you can earn.

Click here to view the salary schedule. The Collective Bargaining Agreement (Download PDF reader) contains further details on pay including negotiated wage increases for 2023 and 2024.

Qualifications For The Job

As a McMinnville police officer, you will be looked to as a leader in the community. You must exhibit the following qualities or attributes to be considered for this position:

Honesty
Integrity
Respect
Empathy
Humility
Effective communication
Strong writing skills
Self-control and ability to remain calm
Ability to build relationships within the department and in the community
A sense of ethics
A service mentality
Ability to work within a team

To be successful in this recruitment you must be (or be able to become via transfer) a certified Police Officer through the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

Applying for the Job

To apply for this opportunity please complete the National Testing Network (NTN) testing process and submit your scores via NTN to The City of McMinnville. Please also submit your ORPAT scores that include the push/pull machine via NTN, or as an attachment to your Governmentjobs.com application. Following your testing, please submit an online job application and supplemental personal history questions by clicking on apply in the top corner. A resume and cover letter are not required.

You will be evaluated based on your application, responses to the supplemental questions, and an interview with the department. If offered the position, you will be subject to a thorough background evaluation including psychological and physical exams.

This recruitment is considered open until filled with application reviews happening at least monthly. For best consideration, please submit your application as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, the McMinnville Police Department, or the City of McMinnville please contact Captain Tim Symons.

Benefits

As a qualified lateral police officer, you will be eligible for:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance through Oregon Teamsters Employers Trust
Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (HRA-VEBA)
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance (City Paid and Supplemental)
Long-term disability Insurance
11 Paid holidays and an additional 36 hours of discretionary leave time
Vacation leave.
- Accrual rates are determined based on years of service and new employees receive partial credit for years of service in similar positions.
Sick leave
457(b) deferred compensation plans
Employer-paid participation in the State of Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS.)
Voluntary mental health check-ups and a Peer Support Team comprised of caring and supportive coworkers to ensure you have the tools to manage your mental and emotional health in this demanding profession.
Employee assistance program
Access to outdoor shooting range when off-duty
Free employee passes to the McMinnville aquatic center and community center
Up to $400 annual physical fitness incentive
Representation by the Teamsters Local Union No. 223.
Other benefits outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (Download PDF reader).

Additional Requirements

Finalists for this position will be subject to a criminal history and abuse check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
The City of McMinnville does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

Supplemental Information

The City Of McMinnville Is Proud To Hire Veterans. Applicants Are Eligible To Use Veteran's Preference When Applying With The City Of McMinnville In Accordance With ORS 408.225, 408.230 And 408.235; And OAR 105-040-0010 And 105-040-0015. Military Personnel Who Expect To Be Honorably Discharged From The Military Within 120 Days Of Certifying Veteran Status On This Job Application, May Also Request Preference. Preference Will Only Be Given If The Applicant Meets The Minimum Qualifications And Any Special Qualifications For The Position And Electronically Attach The Required Documentation At The Time Of Application. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service-connected pension.
Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx

The City of McMinnville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City of McMinnville are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive listening devices) to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact Vicki Hedges, Human Resources Manager.

The City of McMinnville offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health/dental/vision insurance, Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (HRA-VEBA,) Flexible Spending Account, life and long-term disability insurance (city-paid and supplemental,) paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, an Employee Assistance Program, 457(b) deferred compensation plans, and employer-paid participation in the State of Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS.)

These benefits packages may vary between bargaining unit members (union) and general service (non-union) employees. McMinnville police officers are represented by Teamsters Local 223 and McMinnville firefighters are represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 3099.

Sick leave is available to all City of McMinnville employees, regardless of their classification.

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Have you ever been denied employment by another criminal justice agency?

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Have you ever failed, dropped out, or resigned from a law enforcement academy?

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Have you ever completed a law enforcement academy?

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Have you ever resigned to avoid discharge, had a negotiated resignation, or resigned while under suspension or while dismissal proceedings were pending?

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Have you ever been the subject of a job-related investigation?

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Have you ever had a warrant issued for your arrest?

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Have you ever been detained, questioned, held on suspicion, fingerprinted or taken into custody by law enforcement officers for any reason other than minor traffic tickets?

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This position requires you to be at least 21 years old. Are you 21 years or older?

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