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For every Portland police officer,
there is a story...
Join us and
write the next chapter.
Please use the recruiter contact form if you have questions or to sign up for information regarding the next police officer test. Recruiter Contact Form
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Police Officer Hiring Process
Additional information about the testing process is located here
2008 Police Officer Testing Schedule
Note: Police Officer testing schedule is provided as a guide for candidates and considered tentative until the month prior to the event.
Electronic versions of the Statement of Personal History and the Required Documents List are now available on-line.
When you pass the written exam and Physical Ability Test you will be required to turn in a completed Statement of Personal History (SPH) document. This document will be collected at the Oral interview. The SPH will be used to start your background investigation and the completed form will be evaluated to assist in determining your suitability to become a Portland Police Officer.
For Portland Police Bureau employment qualifications:
Entry Level
Detailed information about entry level police officer qualifications.
Lateral Officer
Detailed information about lateral police officer qualifications.
Upcoming Career Fairs and Special Recruitment Events
Note: Updated Body Art Policy (Directive 1110.00)
Members will not expose any offensive forms of body art while on duty. Offensive forms of body art include images which are sexually explicit, racially and/or sexually biased or could be viewed as discriminatory in nature. Visible body art on the face and neck are prohibited, except for reasonable cosmetic purposes. Members with visible tattoos prior to August 1, 2000 are exempt from this provision. For the purposes of this directive, body art is defined as procedures used to alter the body's appearance including, but not limited to, branding, scarification and tattoos.
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