Job Information

The Tigard Police Department is a progressive and professional organization employing 97 personnel with 79 sworn and 18 non-sworn positions. The department's annual operating budget is $21.8 million dollars for the 2020-21 fiscal year budget.

• Biennial/Annual Reports
• Strategic Plan
• Mission Statement

Tigard PD offers several specialty assignments with premium pay: 

• Traffic Safety Officers: 5%
• K-9: 5%
• Detectives (including Narcotics and Commercial Crimes Unit): 5–10%
• Interagency Tactical Negotiations Team and Crisis Negotiations Unit: 3–5%
• School Resource Officer: 3–5%
• TriMet Transit Police: 2.5%

There is also a Spanish-language incentive for employees that meet acceptable standards.
 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be 21 years or older at the time of application
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver license by time of hire
• Must be able to meet all Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Police Officer standards
• Must pass DPSST certified entry level written exam (70% or better)
• Must pass DPSST ORPAT physical agility test
• Must possess a DPSST Basic Police Officer certification within one year of hire
• Must be able to read and write the English language
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Prefer college degree in related law enforcement field
• Prefer bilingual in English and Spanish

• Ability to possess a valid driver license
• Ability to drive safely
• Ability to control a motor vehicle at high speeds
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in all types of weather conditions

• Must resist the temptation of bribes, gratuities, payoff, etc.
• Must not tolerate unethical or illegal conduct on the part of other law enforcement personnel
• Must show strong moral character and integrity in dealing with the public
• Must be honest

• The ability to give testimony in a court of law without being subject to impeachment due to his/her honesty or veracity (or their opposites) or due to prior felony conviction

• Having a record or submitting reports on time and not malingering on calls, etc.
• A record of being motivated to perform well
• A record of dependability and follow through on assignments
• A history of taking the extra effort required for complete accuracy in all details of work
• Willingness to work the hours needed to complete the job

• The ability to comprehend and retain information
• The ability to recall information pertaining to laws, statutes, codes, etc.
• The ability to learn and to apply what is learned
• The ability to learn and apply the material, tactics and procedures that are required of the law enforcement officer

• The ability to resolve problems in a way that shows sensitivity of the feelings of others
• Empathy
• Discretion, not enforcing the law blindly
• Effectiveness in dealing with people without arousing antagonism
• The ability to understand the motives of people and how they will react and interact

• The ability to apply common sense during pressure situations
• The ability to make sound decisions on the spot
• The ability to use good judgment in dealing with potentially explosive situations
• The ability to make effective, logical decisions under pressure

DISQUALIFICATIONS

• You cannot obtain a valid driver's license in your state of residence.
• You will not be a U.S. citizen within one year of being hired. NOTE: Citizenship application requires 5 years of residency.
• You have been convicted of driving under the influence of intoxicants (D.U.I.I.) within the past 5 years or have 2 or more D.U.I.I. convictions. A diversion or similar action is considered the same as a conviction.
• You have had three or more moving violations, two accidents, or a single instance of a major traffic offense within three years of application.
• You have been convicted of Reckless Driving, Attempting to Elude, Hit and Run (Failure to perform the duties of a driver), or Driving While Suspended or Revoked within the last 5 years. DPSST has a 10-year look back period for which they review convictions to evaluate if a candidate will be approved for state police certification.
• You have been convicted of a Domestic Violence Crime.
• You have been convicted of a felony.
• You have been convicted of any crime involving controlled substances.
• You have a dishonorable, bad conduct or other than honorable discharge from the armed services.

The following types of illegal drug use or possession will be considered an automatic disqualification in the pre-employment selection process for police personnel, with no exceptions:

• The illegal possession, sale, distribution, manufacture, or use of a controlled substance within the last five years.
• Illegal use of marijuana within the last year.

Oregon will not certify as a police officer anyone who has been convicted of:   For complete details of disqualifiers to receive state certification as law enforcement - please visit the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) website for the Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) #259-008-0070 Denial/Revocation.

• · ORS 162.065, Perjury
• · ORS 162.075, False Swearing
• · ORS 162.085, Unsworn Falsification
• · ORS 163.408, Sexual Penetration with a Foreign Object II
• · ORS 163.411, Sexual Penetration with a Foreign Object I
• · ORS 163.435, Contributing to Sexual Delinquency of a Minor
• · ORS 163.445, Sexual Misconduct
• · ORS 163.575, Endangering Welfare of Minor
• · ORS 163.670, Use Child in Display Sexually Explicit Material
• · ORS 163.684, Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse I
• · ORS 163.686, Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse II
• · ORS 167.065, Furnishing Obscene Materials to Minors
• · ORS 167.070, Sending Obscene Materials to Minors
• · ORS 167.075, Exhibiting Obscene Performance to a Minor
• · ORS 167.080, Displaying Obscene Materials to Minors
• · ORS 162.335, Rape III
• · ORS 162.365, Rape II
• · ORS 163.375, Rape I
• · ORS 163.385, Sodomy III
• · ORS 163.395, Sodomy II
• · ORS 163.405, Sodomy I
• · ORS 163.415, Sex Abuse III
• · ORS 163.425, Sex Abuse II
• · ORS 163.427, Sex Abuse I
• · ORS 163.515, Bigamy
• · ORS 163.525, Incest
• · ORS 167.007, Prostitution
• · ORS 167.017, Compelling Prostitution
• · ORS 167.012, Promoting Prostitution
• · ORS 163.465, Public Indecency

For the most up-to-date information on state certifications recognized by DPSST and to answer any other specific certification questions, please contact DPSST directly at:  www.oregon.gov/dpsst

If you are interested in becoming a Tigard Police Officer, here are the steps in the process: 

The City of Tigard contracts with Public Safety Testing (PST) to conduct the written portion of our entry-level testing process for police officer positions. Candidates must pass this exam before moving forward with the process.

Interested candidates should visit www.publicsafetytesting.com or call 1-866-HIRE-911 for additional information on testing procedures. On the website, they can choose a testing date, time, and location that is most convenient for them. Tests are offered regularly at various locations around Oregon and Washington.

NOTE: During the COVID-19 pandemic, PST offers a test-at-home option.

Step 2: Online Application
Once candidates pass the PST exam, they will receive an automated email from PST with instructions and a link to a webpage to apply to Tigard Police. The candidate can create a profile in advance.

Step 3: ORPAT
Candidates will need to pass the Oregon Physical Agility Test (ORPAT) somewhere during the process prior to the department initiating a background investigation. Candidates may already have taken the test with other agencies prior to taking the PST exam, which the department will accept if ORPAT test complies with state standards (and is not altered or adjusted by the agency offering the test). The department can also help the candidate find a test, especially during COVID-19.

Step 4: Oral Boards (panel interviews)
The candidate’s application will be reviewed and if the criteria is met, the individual will receive an email inviting them to schedule a date and time for an interview.

Step 5: Background Investigation
Those prospective hires who pass the oral boards will then undergo an extensive background investigation that requires an extraordinary level of integrity and honesty.

Step 6: Interview with the Chief of Police
Once the background check is passed, the candidate will be invited to panel interview that includes the Chief of Police.

Step 7: Final
With an offer of employment, a candidate must undergo:

• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Examination
• Drug Test

The Tigard Police Department provides a variety of career possibilities for Police Officers in special assignment positions including K-9, Traffic Safety Unit, Drug Investigations, Detectives, Transit Enforcement, School Resource Officers, TNT (Tactical Negotiations Team), and Commercial Crimes Unit.