| Updated: |
6/8/2006 |
| Description: |
A police officer is a member or employee of a law enforcement unit who is employed full-time as a peace officer commissioned by a city, port, school district, mass transit district, county service district authorized to provide law enforcement services under ORS 451.010, Indian reservation, the Criminal Justice Division or the Department of Justice, the Oregon State Lottery Commission or the Governor or who is a member of the Department of State Police. This individual is responsible for enforcing the criminal laws of this state or laws or ordinances relating to airport security or is an investigator of a district attorney's office (if the investigator is or has been certified as a peace officer in this or any other state).
Similar Keywords: detectives, policeman, policemen |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 181.665
OAR 259-008-0010
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| Duration: |
Employed & meet maintenance requirements. |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
None |
| Responsible Agency: |
DPSST - Standards & Certifications |
| Examination Information: |
None |
| Bonding Requirements: |
NONE |
| Insurance Requirements: |
NONE |
| Prerequisites: |
1. Employed by a law enforcement unit.
2. Must be a citizen of the United States.
3. Must be 21 years of age.
4. Possess high school diploma or GED.
5. Submit fingerprints.
6. Current first aid/CPR.
7. Meet physical standards.
8. Pass exam meeting 12th grade reading and writing levels.
9. Meet moral fitness standards.
10. No criminal convictions.
11. Attended and passed basic police academy course.
12. Complete Field Training Manual.
13. Complete Code of Ethics.
14. Employed as police officer for 9 months. |
| Application Form: |
F-7, Application for Certification |
| Service Links: |
 Standards and Certifications Division
 Criminal Justice Forms, click on F-7 Acrobat or Word
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Fingerprint card on file with FBI. |
| Additional Information: |
Contact Certification and Records Section for specific certification level information at 503-378-2353. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
DPSST - Standards & Certifications |
| E-mail Address: |
Marilyn.Lorance@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-378-2427
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| Mail Address: |
DPSST - Standards & Certifications
4190 Aumsville Hwy SE
Salem, OR 97301
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| Website Information: |
http://oregon.gov/DPSST/SC/index.shtml |
