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Become a Police Officer

The Gresham Police Department is committed to providing a high-level service through continued community engagement that seeks to improve the quality of life and maintain the safety of our residents.

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Recognizing that our employees are a critical resource in this commitment to our community, we will strive to ensure that our officers are highly trained, ethically sound professionals who are focused on serving the needs of the community.

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Gresham Police: Making a Difference in Your Community

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Grow and collaborate

Gresham is the fourth largest city in Oregon. As a mid-sized agency, the police department continues to grow to meet the challenges of a dynamic community.

  • Gresham police officers work with other metropolitan agencies to address resident quality of life, criminal behavior and crime trends.
  • Officers have a variety of professional opportunities within the department and with regional task forces and teams.

Competitive compensation and benefits

  • Up to 9.4 weeks of paid time off per year.
  • Four-day work week.
  • One hour of paid wellness time per day.
  • Up to 14% specialty assignment pay.
  • Up to 21% certification and incentive pay.
  • $5,000 annual education reimbursement.
  • No cost premium medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • City-funded pension program.
  • And more...

Compensation and benefits

How to apply

Qualifications

In order to become a Gresham police officer, you must meet the following qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED and at least 21 years old.
  • No felony criminal record or crime involving domestic violence.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Good driving record, or the ability to obtain a valid driver's license by date of hire.
  • Ability to pass pre-assessment suitability screening.
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation.
  • Ability to pass a psychological, medical and drug screen exam.
  • Ability to complete the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Police Academy.
  • Bilingual skills are highly desirable.
Entry-Level Applicant
Oregon Lateral Police Officer
Out-of-State Lateral Applicant

Police referral program

Know someone who would make a great police officer? Refer them to us, and if they're hired, we'll thank you with a check for $1,000.

Read more about the Gresham Police referral program.

Contact

For more information about starting a career with Gresham Police Department call 503-758-5947 or submit our contact form.