Job Description

Full-Time Police OfficerLCPEA Union Lateral Transfer Compensation: $31.64 - $44.24 per hour (LCPEA 2024/25 Wage Scale)

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Next Look at Applications: September 9, 2025 ***PLEASE CHECK JUNK/SPAM FOLDERS FOR INFORMATIONAL EMAILS*** The City of Lincoln City Police Department is currently accepting applications for Lateral Police Officers. Lateral recruits must provide proof of current certification. Please see full details of application and the position requirements below.

HIRING INCENTIVES:

Hiring Bonus of $25,000--$12,500 paid at hire date, $12,500 paid upon completion of probationary period (usually 12 months).Paid Time Off Available for Immediate Use--Forty (40) hours of admin time and Forty (40) hours of sick front-loaded.Relocation Allowance--Up to $6,000 moving compensation based on relocation distance.Intermediate Certification DPSST Pay of 4%Advanced Certification DPSST Pay of 8% Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, Paid Holiday, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Public Employee Retirement System, Deferred Compensation Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Dry Cleaning for Uniforms Services, Footwear Allowance, and much more.

HOW TO APPLY

The process to apply has changed from prior recruitment roundsplease read all instructions carefully and be sure to complete each step. Lateral Officer Application Process: Police Officer Lateral Transfers--Must meet all entry-level requirements and must have at least completed the Oregon DPSST Academy, or another states equivalent of the Oregon Academy, and have successfully completed a probationary period of full-time paid service as a sworn police officer in a civilian governmental jurisdiction immediately prior to application. NTN testing is not required for lateral recruits. Lateral transfers must provide a DPSST number or a copy of an F4 showing completion of the Oregon DPSST Academy, or another states equivalent of the Oregon Academy, and have successfully completed a probationary period of full-time paid service as a sworn police officer in a civilian governmental jurisdiction immediately prior to application. Resumes and cover letters can be attached to the application through the online city portal. All fields on the City's application must be complete for consideration. Questions about the recruitment should be directed to: Abigail Edwards, Director of Human Resources aedwards@lincolncity.org 541-996-1201

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Immediate start, Relocation, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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