Police Officer-Entry Level
City of Eugene, Eugene, OR, United States
Application Deadline:
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5 p.m. P.T.
Accepting Online Applications Only
Information on How to Apply The Eugene Police Department (EPD) is a progressive, professional law‑enforcement agency that serves the city of Eugene, Oregon. In fulfillment of the public trust, the EPD works in partnership with our community to promote safety and security, enforce laws, prevent crimes, and safeguard the constitutional rights of all people.
Beginning on March 3, 2026, EPD is seeking new candidates to come serve with us. Invitations to the testing phase of the recruitment process will be sent on a rolling basis to those applicants with a complete application who qualify. If you would like to be eligible to receive an early invitation to schedule your testing, please submit your complete application as soon as possible. By submitting your application early, you will also receive access to a paid practice test and a testing study guide as well as the opportunity to participate in an ORPAT practice session.
Please find additional information about the Eugene Police Department’s police officer hiring on our website,
hiring.eugenepolice.com , under the suitcase icon or jobs information.
We run the testing process with a “first‑come, first‑served” approach to provide candidates a quick and efficient recruitment process. Our recruiting process takes approximately 90 days from the date of testing to the first day of employment.
For applicants who are not local to the City of Eugene, we only require one trip to the Eugene area for testing and interview. If you are successful in testing, interview, and the background process, we will issue a conditional job offer before giving you the option to return to the area again for the psychological evaluation and medical exam. If you are unable to return for the psychological evaluation and medical exam, we can accommodate other options.
Duties This position performs a variety of law enforcement duties; first responder to incidents; serves as direct link between the department and the public; responds to, and investigates incident scenes; assesses appropriate actions to incidents; patrols assigned areas; enforces laws and ordinances; makes arrests; preserves crime scene evidence; summarizes events in report format; and performs preventative community policing for diverse neighborhoods.
Applications received during this application period will be considered for an August 24, 2026 hire date.
Salary Range All Entry‑Police Officers will start at Step 1. Applicants with a minimum of 3 years of full‑time police service experience exercising police powers at a city, county or state police agency responsible for responding to emergency 9‑1‑1 calls can apply to the Lateral Police Officer posting.
Bilingual Pay Benefit:
This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see “Supplemental Information” at the end of the posting for more information.
Benefits:
The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more info, click the Benefits Tab or visit this summary page as well as this benefits package page.
Work Location Eugene Police Department, 300 Country Club Rd., Eugene, OR. Must reside within 45 minutes of Eugene, OR.
Schedule Must be able to work various shifts, nights, weekends and holidays. Officers assigned to a patrol team are currently working a 4/10 work schedule. Emergency response time for a Police Officer requires reporting to work and being ready for duty within 45 minutes of notification.
Union Representation Eugene Police Employees’ Association (EPEA).
Living & Working in Eugene For more information on living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more, visit this page.
To view detailed information on the duties, knowledge, and abilities that may be expected for this position, please see the classification: Police Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 21 years of age by September 1, 2026.
No felony convictions. No Class A misdemeanor convictions within 24 months of application.
Must be able to work various shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must meet state requirements including vision, hearing, and standards for basic certification as a law enforcement officer by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
Education High school diploma or GED.
Experience Two years of work experience, college coursework, or military experience.
License and Certificate Valid Oregon driver’s license, or ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out‑of‑state license holder obtain a valid Oregon license within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355). CPR certification within twelve months of appointment.
Background Must pass a police background investigation. Please view the list of documents that will be requested as part of the background investigation and see Oregon Administrative Rule 259‑008‑0010 and 259‑008‑0015 for more information.
Physical Must pass a physical assessment and drug test. Drug screen, hearing test, and visual acuity test are required by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
Selection Process Dates At a Glance
ORPAT practice sessions: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9‑11 a.m. (optional). Apply by April 1, 2026 to get more information.
Written test* and ORPAT: Saturday, May 2, 2026. The City reserves the right to select candidates from a standby list. Weapons and backpacks are not allowed. You may be subject to a search upon entry.
Interviews: May 3–5, 2026 (Sunday–Tuesday). Out‑of‑state applicants will be given preference for interviews on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Full background completed by June 24, 2026.
Chief interview: July 1, 2026.
Psychological evaluation and medical exam: July 8–15, 2026.
Projected date of hire: August 24, 2026.
Note:
We will provide a testing study guide and access to practice tests. Apply as soon as possible to get more information on the practice tests/study guide and the ORPAT practice session.
Eligibility List This posting may also be used to establish an eligibility list of applicants for future vacancies. Candidates that are placed on the eligibility list will be notified via email which will include the duration of the list and how notification of call up will occur.
Salaries And Fringe Benefits Recruit Police Officers receive a beginning annual salary of $78,187.20. With experience, education, and training officers can advance to the top step of $99,673.60. After three years of employment, officers are eligible for premium pay for education and certification, which can be worth up to 15% of an officer’s base salary. Additionally, Police Officers can qualify for a 5% increase for demonstrated fluency in an eligible language. Up to 5% shift differential.
Dual Bilingual Pay Benefit Per the EPEA Contract, the City shall pay an employee 5% of base wages for a required intermediate or advanced level competency. To qualify for bilingual pay, the employee must have demonstrated fluency in the required language and successfully pass a fluency examination administered by the City’s Employee Resource Center division.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The City of Eugene is committed to a respectful work environment. We value the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally responsive services to all members of our community. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
ADA Accommodation In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any applicant with a qualified disability may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at (541) 682‑5061.
Immigration In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States.
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Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5 p.m. P.T.
Accepting Online Applications Only
Information on How to Apply The Eugene Police Department (EPD) is a progressive, professional law‑enforcement agency that serves the city of Eugene, Oregon. In fulfillment of the public trust, the EPD works in partnership with our community to promote safety and security, enforce laws, prevent crimes, and safeguard the constitutional rights of all people.
Beginning on March 3, 2026, EPD is seeking new candidates to come serve with us. Invitations to the testing phase of the recruitment process will be sent on a rolling basis to those applicants with a complete application who qualify. If you would like to be eligible to receive an early invitation to schedule your testing, please submit your complete application as soon as possible. By submitting your application early, you will also receive access to a paid practice test and a testing study guide as well as the opportunity to participate in an ORPAT practice session.
Please find additional information about the Eugene Police Department’s police officer hiring on our website,
hiring.eugenepolice.com , under the suitcase icon or jobs information.
We run the testing process with a “first‑come, first‑served” approach to provide candidates a quick and efficient recruitment process. Our recruiting process takes approximately 90 days from the date of testing to the first day of employment.
For applicants who are not local to the City of Eugene, we only require one trip to the Eugene area for testing and interview. If you are successful in testing, interview, and the background process, we will issue a conditional job offer before giving you the option to return to the area again for the psychological evaluation and medical exam. If you are unable to return for the psychological evaluation and medical exam, we can accommodate other options.
Duties This position performs a variety of law enforcement duties; first responder to incidents; serves as direct link between the department and the public; responds to, and investigates incident scenes; assesses appropriate actions to incidents; patrols assigned areas; enforces laws and ordinances; makes arrests; preserves crime scene evidence; summarizes events in report format; and performs preventative community policing for diverse neighborhoods.
Applications received during this application period will be considered for an August 24, 2026 hire date.
Salary Range All Entry‑Police Officers will start at Step 1. Applicants with a minimum of 3 years of full‑time police service experience exercising police powers at a city, county or state police agency responsible for responding to emergency 9‑1‑1 calls can apply to the Lateral Police Officer posting.
Bilingual Pay Benefit:
This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see “Supplemental Information” at the end of the posting for more information.
Benefits:
The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more info, click the Benefits Tab or visit this summary page as well as this benefits package page.
Work Location Eugene Police Department, 300 Country Club Rd., Eugene, OR. Must reside within 45 minutes of Eugene, OR.
Schedule Must be able to work various shifts, nights, weekends and holidays. Officers assigned to a patrol team are currently working a 4/10 work schedule. Emergency response time for a Police Officer requires reporting to work and being ready for duty within 45 minutes of notification.
Union Representation Eugene Police Employees’ Association (EPEA).
Living & Working in Eugene For more information on living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more, visit this page.
To view detailed information on the duties, knowledge, and abilities that may be expected for this position, please see the classification: Police Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 21 years of age by September 1, 2026.
No felony convictions. No Class A misdemeanor convictions within 24 months of application.
Must be able to work various shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must meet state requirements including vision, hearing, and standards for basic certification as a law enforcement officer by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
Education High school diploma or GED.
Experience Two years of work experience, college coursework, or military experience.
License and Certificate Valid Oregon driver’s license, or ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out‑of‑state license holder obtain a valid Oregon license within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355). CPR certification within twelve months of appointment.
Background Must pass a police background investigation. Please view the list of documents that will be requested as part of the background investigation and see Oregon Administrative Rule 259‑008‑0010 and 259‑008‑0015 for more information.
Physical Must pass a physical assessment and drug test. Drug screen, hearing test, and visual acuity test are required by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
Selection Process Dates At a Glance
ORPAT practice sessions: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9‑11 a.m. (optional). Apply by April 1, 2026 to get more information.
Written test* and ORPAT: Saturday, May 2, 2026. The City reserves the right to select candidates from a standby list. Weapons and backpacks are not allowed. You may be subject to a search upon entry.
Interviews: May 3–5, 2026 (Sunday–Tuesday). Out‑of‑state applicants will be given preference for interviews on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Full background completed by June 24, 2026.
Chief interview: July 1, 2026.
Psychological evaluation and medical exam: July 8–15, 2026.
Projected date of hire: August 24, 2026.
Note:
We will provide a testing study guide and access to practice tests. Apply as soon as possible to get more information on the practice tests/study guide and the ORPAT practice session.
Eligibility List This posting may also be used to establish an eligibility list of applicants for future vacancies. Candidates that are placed on the eligibility list will be notified via email which will include the duration of the list and how notification of call up will occur.
Salaries And Fringe Benefits Recruit Police Officers receive a beginning annual salary of $78,187.20. With experience, education, and training officers can advance to the top step of $99,673.60. After three years of employment, officers are eligible for premium pay for education and certification, which can be worth up to 15% of an officer’s base salary. Additionally, Police Officers can qualify for a 5% increase for demonstrated fluency in an eligible language. Up to 5% shift differential.
Dual Bilingual Pay Benefit Per the EPEA Contract, the City shall pay an employee 5% of base wages for a required intermediate or advanced level competency. To qualify for bilingual pay, the employee must have demonstrated fluency in the required language and successfully pass a fluency examination administered by the City’s Employee Resource Center division.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The City of Eugene is committed to a respectful work environment. We value the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally responsive services to all members of our community. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
ADA Accommodation In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any applicant with a qualified disability may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at (541) 682‑5061.
Immigration In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States.
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