The City of Central Point Police Department now hiring

Full-Time Police Officer(s)

Looking for a career where you can make a real impact? Join a department that values service, integrity, and community connection.

The Central Point Police Department is an innovative and professional organization made up of 28 sworn and 7 non-sworn team members. We are committed to proactive policing, strong community partnerships, and continuous improvement.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and forward-thinking, principled leadership. Our culture is built on a foundation of Honor, Integrity, Character, Trust, Courage, and Accountability – values that are not only expected, but recognized and rewarded.

For additional information, see the attached Job Description/Recruitment Flyer or visit the Jobs area of the City of Central Point (centralpointoregon.gov) website.

Salary $5,741 – $7,692 per month DOE.

Individuals hired by the City of Central Point as an Entry Level Police Officer will receive a minimum $5,741 monthly salary plus full benefits while attending the 16-week DPSST Police Academy, and attend the Academy at no cost.

Incentive Pay available:

DPSST Certification: Intermediate - 3.5% added to monthly base pay; or Advanced - 7% added to monthly base pay.
Bilingual in Spanish or Sign Language: 5% added to base pay.
Degree from accredited college or university: Associate $150/mo., Bachelor $300/mo., or Masters $450/mo.

BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES: Full-family medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Health Insurance; employee contribution of $191.12 per month; city contribution of $170 per month to a Health Reimbursement Account; optional participation in a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account; paid time off including Vacation, Holiday time, and Sick Leave; Tuition Reimbursement opportunity; Life & Long Term Disability Insurance (additional life and other supplemental insurance may be purchased by the employee through payroll deduction); Fully paid Oregon PERS Retirement; and voluntary "457" Deferred Compensation Plan participation.

Salary and benefits are negotiated and codified in a collective bargaining agreement, and are represented by Teamsters Local 223. See the Human Resources area of the City of Central Point website for further details about the current bargaining agreement.

Application Deadline:

4:00 PM, Thursday, May 7, 2026

See timeline below for interview dates

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements listed in the job description, you must:

Have, or be able to obtain, a valid Oregon driver license at the time of appointment; and
Have an acceptable driving record; and
Be able to fully meet D.P.S.S.T. standard (OAR 259-008-0010) for employment as a law enforcement officer.

RECRUITMENT TIME LINE

It is our intent to follow this timeline as published. However, dates are subject to change.

Correspondence will be through email. Be sure to check your spam/junk folders.

April 23, 2026 - Begin accepting Applications

May 7, 2026 – (4:00 PM) – Application Deadline

May 8, 2026 - Invitations for In-Person Written Testing sent via Email

June 1st or 2nd - In-Person Written Testing (Testing in Central Point, OR)

June 24, 2026 - In-Person Interviews

July 1, 2026 – Chief's Interviews (tentative date)

Note: Applicants must successfully pass each phase of the process to be eligible to participate in the next phase. No incomplete applications will be considered.

IMPORTANT:

Complete Online applications only – resumes are NOT Accepted
If applying via Indeed or third-party software, ensure all required fields transfer correctly. The City is not responsible for missed deadlines or incomplete applications.
Applicants must successfully pass each phase of the process and meet all deadlines, we are not responsible for missed correspondence. Again, be sure to check spam/junk folders.
Veteran's Preference: preference is applied to qualified Veterans as outlined in Oregon statute.

The City reserves the right to select the individual who, in the opinion of the City of Central Point, represents the most appropriate match for the City's needs at the time of selection.

Notes: The City of Central Point reserves the right to re-advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is determined that (1) applicants do not constitute an adequate recruitment pool; (2) candidates within the pool do not fulfill the desired qualifications; (3) the City does not have the necessary funds for the position at the time; or (4) it is for any reason not in the best interest of the City to fill the position.

The City of Central Point is a non-discriminatory, equal-opportunity employer.

Any offer of appointment to a position will be made conditional upon successful completion of a thorough background investigation (including criminal, credit and character), a psychological evaluation, drug and alcohol screen, and physical exam (including vision and hearing).

To be considered for this position, you must:

be 21 years of age at the time of appointment
have, or be able to obtain, a valid Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment
have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
be able to provide proof of legal eligibility to work in the USA
possess or obtain US citizenship per OAR 259-008-0010
have an acceptable driving record
be able to pass physical (including hearing and visual) and psychological examinations
be able to fully meet D.P.S.S.T. standard (OAR 259-008-0010) for employment as a law enforcement officer