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Lateral applicants must have successfully graduated from the Washington State Law Enforcement Academy and hold current certification and have a minimum of 24 months of continuous law enforcement experience. Applicants must have been working in a job classification that is the same or similar to the position classification to which they are applying.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Oroville City Hall and ask to speak to Lindsey.
Oroville Police Department - LATERAL
1308 Ironwood
Oroville, Washington 98844
Department Website
Agency Added: 09/22/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2018
Oroville Washington is located 4 miles south of the Canadian Border on Highway 97. The green pastures and orchards of the valley floor are contrasted with the rugged cliffs and glacial features of the Okanogan country.
There are many available activities in our area including camping, fishing, boating and all kinds of water sports. During the winter months there are opportunities for snow sports of various kinds. In our surrounding area there are hiking, biking and horseback trails, such as the Similkameen Trail, Whistler Canyon Trail and a vast amount of ATV trails. In addition , there are museums to visit, local wineries for wine tasting, and there is a challenging and scenic 18-hole golf course.
Please visit our Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.orovillewashington.com.
General duties & Responsibilities:
Under regular supervision, perform police services in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the employing department and in compliance with governing federal, state and local laws.
· Patrol the City of Oroville (population approx. 1700)
· Issue citations, make arrests, transport prisoners
· Enforce City, State and Federal laws
· Respond to and conduct preliminary investigation of crimes
· Mutual aid assist other agencies
· Execute arrest & search warrants
· Provide emergency assistance, maintain peace and protect those involved
Lateral applicants must have successfully graduated from the Washington State Law Enforcement Academy and hold current certification and have a minimum of 24 months of continuous law enforcement experience. Applicants must have been working in a job classification that is the same or similar to the position classification to which they are applying.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Oroville City Hall and ask to speak to Lindsey.
Category | Requirement | Required at time of.. | |
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Test | Hire | ||
Minimum Age | 21 | X | |
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident | US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. | X | |
High School Grad/ GED | Yes | X | |
Driver's License Required | Yes | X | |
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | None | X | |
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | None. | X | |
Ability to Read & Write the English Language | Yes | X | |
College Requirement | No | ||
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification | Yes | X | |
Other | Candidates must successfully pass the Physical Fitness and Abilities Test for this agency.
This agency does not allow out of state testing. |
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Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We only consider the most recent score | ||
Request/ Access Scores | On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur |
THE FOLLOWING ARE AUTOMATIC AND POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS. APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT APPLY TO OUR AGENCY IF THEY INDICATE ANY OF THE AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS. POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
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The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur."
Number of Current Vacancies: 0
Wages currently range from $3771.66 per month for entry level to $3,972.72 per month after 36th month following certification.
Benefits include: