Company Profile
Company Overview
Albany, Oregon, population 49,000, sits in the heart of western Oregon’s Willamette River Valley on the banks of the Willamette River and its tributary, the Calapooia River. Albany is the largest city in Linn County and serves as the county seat. The City of Albany employs 407 employees, and the Albany Police Department has an authorized staff of 95 employees, which includes 63 sworn officers and 32 non-sworn personnel.
The City of Albany Police Department is a full service, highly professional and committed law enforcement agency seeking both currently certified police officers looking for career enhancement and development as well as non-certified applicants. Albany employs only those applicants who meet or exceed the highest standards. The Albany Police Department enjoys wide community support and wants those individuals who are committed and dedicated to meeting our mission of “Excellence through Service.” Albany police officers and staff strive to make a positive difference in our community and rely on partnerships with our residents to actively address issues of crime, safety, and livability.
If you can meet our standards of excellence and commitment, you will have an opportunity to do a job that few can do. The department provides a vast range of services to the Albany community such as patrol services, bicycle patrol, K-9, community policing, community resources programs, school resource programs, DARE, code enforcement, drug enforcement traffic enforcement, and more.
If you are interested in joining a progressive police agency with a vision for the future and a commitment to professionalism and community service, and you think you have what it takes to wear the uniform of an Albany police officer, we encourage your interest and application.
Benefits
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $3,782 - $4,763 per month
(starting salary negotiable for lateral candidates)
Incentive Pays:
3% Associates Degree
6% Bachelors Degree
3% DPSST Intermediate Certification
6% DPSST Advanced Certification
8% cap for education/certification
3% Bilingual
2% Physical Fitness
Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans fully paid by employer for employee and family
(valued up to $1,265/mo.)
Sick leave accrual at 8 hours per month
(sick leave advances negotiable for laterals)
Vacation accrual starting at 80 hours per year
(vacation leave advances negotiable for laterals)
Holiday time accrual
Retirement system (OPSRP/PERS) participation
(6% employee “pickup” paid by employer)
Deferred Compensation with City-paid match
Flexible Spending Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Education Tuition/Book Reimbursement
Uniform Allowance & Cleaning
Athletic Club Membership Allowance
Longevity Pay