Hillsboro Police Department - Police Officer - Entry Level
Last updated on August 01, 2025
PST Partner Agency since June 18, 2025
Vacancies: 9
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The Hillsboro Police Department is continuously recruiting for current and future vacancies for Entry Level Police Officers. Applicants who submit PST written scores will be required to submit an application of employment through the City of Hillsboro's website. PST PAT scores are not accepted. Applicants must submit valid ORPAT scores from the last 12 months. Applicants without an ORPAT score will be invited to an ORPAT session hosted by the Hillsboro Police Department.
The written exam is only required for Entry Level Police Officer applicants. If you are an experienced sworn/commissioned Police Officer with a valid certification, please submit an application for Lateral Police Officer through the City's website.Community Information
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Hillsboro Police Department - Police Officer - Entry Level Requirements
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| Written Examination |
Yes, required Applicants who submit scores to the Hillsboro Police Department will be required to complete an Entry Level Police Officer application through the City of Hillsboro's website. Application processes are generally open/close every 6-weeks to allow for processing and scheduling. If a process is currently closed, please ensure you submit an application during the next open application period. Employment applications must be received to consider your submitted PST scores. |
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| LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) |
No, not required (may be required later) The Hillsboro Police Department does not accept PAT scores from outside of Oregon. Candidates will be required to pass the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT). Applicants who successfully pass the application review phase will be invited to participate in the ORPAT administered by the Hillsboro Police Department. If an applicant has completed the ORPAT and has a passing score of 5:30 or less within the last 12 months, you will not need to retest. Prior ORPAT scores can be attached to your application. |
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| Minimum Age | 21 | ||
| Citizenship | US Citizen | ||
| High School Grad/ GED | Yes | ||
| Driver's License Required | Yes | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | No adult felony convictions at any time. | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language | Yes | ||
| Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification |
Must be able to possess a Basic Police certificate from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) within 12 months of employment. Those who are hired will be paid to attend the DPSST Basic Police Academy. |
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| Prior Experience Requirement |
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work will be considered. |
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| Veterans Preference Points | Yes | ||
| Other |
Meet all applicable medical and physical requirements. Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation. Including a post-conditional offer medical and psychological exam. |
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Hillsboro Police Department - Police Officer - Entry Level Disqualifiers
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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Hillsboro Police Department - Police Officer - Entry Level
Contact a RecruiterAgency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: No, not required (may be required later)
COVID-19 UPDATES
5/6/2020 Update:
TESTING IN WASHINGTON STATE CANCELED THROUGH MAY 31, 2020
All pre-employment tests in Washington State have been canceled until May 31, 2020 unless government restrictions are eased. With recent updates, facility closures, and government guidelines, this step is necessary and could be modified at any time. The health and safety of our customers, our staff, and their families is of the highest priority.
We will continue to evaluate developments and make changes to this policy as necessary. When we do resume testing, there will be plenty of events for everyone to test. We are in regular communication with our public safety agency partners, assessing alternatives to the traditional testing model and our testing policies. Any future updates will be posted on the PST website and our Facebook page.
4/1/2020 Update:
If you have tested with PST in the past 12 months, there may be additional positions you are now eligible to add. Several departments have temporarily changed their testing policies due to the suspension in testing that COVID-19 has caused. Please login to your PST account and navigate to the ‘New Positions’ page to see what departments you can add! We will regularly update that page in your account as departments send updates.
FUTURE TEST REGISTRATION
We know that there will be testing in the future - we just don’t know when! We want you to be prepared for when testing begins again so we have created test events on our calendar that you can register for that will place you in a queue to be first notified. These tests are not “real” test events, they are essentially a holding area. You will be able to “reschedule” out of that event to any other event date/location at no cost. Registering now will also give you time to work on your Personal History Statement (PHS) so that your data will be ready and up-to-date to send to your departments once testing resumes.
To sign up for this placeholder event, select the June 15, 2020 test date in your category (police, fire, 911 dispatch, corrections, etc.).
You may also click on the test event of interest below to sign up:
Law Enforcement & Corrections Written and Physical Ability Test
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