As a McMinnville police officer, you will be looked to as a leader in the community. You must exhibit the following qualities or attributes to be considered for this position:
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Respect
- Empathy
- Humility
- Effective communication
- Strong writing skills
- Self-control and ability to remain calm
- Ability to build relationships within the department and in the community
- A sense of ethics
- A service mentality
- Ability to work within a team
About the City
McMinnville is an easy-going, forward-thinking city nestled in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The American Planning Association has recognized our historic downtown as one of its prestigious Great Streets in America. McMinnville’s central location means our nearly 35,000 residents aren’t far from the scenic Oregon Coast, our state capitol, the metro area (professional sports, cultural, and other activities), and tremendous outdoor activities, such as the slopes of Mt. Hood. Home to world-class pinot noir and other varietals, McMinnville attracts winemakers and food and wine tourists from around the globe. Whether it’s a glass of wine or a cup of coffee on our beloved Third Street or a bike ride through the Willamette Valley, there is always something fun to do in McMinnville.
There is an abundance of opportunities for families of all types in McMinnville. Our school district boasts an impressive high school graduation rate of over 90%, and there are plenty of nearby opportunities locally for higher education at Chemeketa Community College and Linfield University (one of our nation’s most respected small universities) or nearby George Fox University, Pacific University, Willamette University, and Western Oregon University. Childcare is available at a variety of privately managed daycare and preschool centers throughout the area, with local public school after school programs. Our city also offers plenty of senior services through Yamhill County, Northwest Senior & Disability Services, and our own McMinnville Senior Center.
The City of McMinnville has a supportive Mayor, City Council, City Manager, staff, and community. Our Council-Manager form of government ensures we deliver on the City Council’s priorities with best practices in city management. McMinnville is a full-service city with approximately 175 FTE providing a broad range of public services including police and fire protection; ambulance services; municipal court; wastewater treatment; street maintenance; engineering and planning; building permitting and inspection; parks, recreational and cultural activities, a library, and a municipal airport. We have a statewide reputation for financial stability and effective governance.
To learn more about where we’re going, check out our strategic plan, Mac-town 2032 (Download PDF reader).
About the Department
McMinnville is a kind and caring community that places extraordinary levels of trust in its officers; we set the bar high for professionalism, accountability, and service to our 35,000 residents and numerous food and wine tourists who visit our city. Our department’s leadership team guides the four patrol squads, a special investigation division, and non-sworn employees in property & evidence and records to embody our values of excellence, service, integrity, dedication, and humility.
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Essential Job Functions
About the Job
The City of McMinnville is looking for lateral (certified) police officers to join our team. Lateral police officers perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation, and patrol to enforce federal, state, and local laws. This position may oversee program areas that require additional specialized training.
Oregon DPSST certified lateral police officer new hires, with a minimum of thirty-seven (37) months’ experience, are eligible to receive a recruitment signing bonus of $6,000 (payable in three installments, as follows: 1- $2,000 at completion of field training and gaining solo officer status, 2- $2,000 after completion of twelve months continuous service, and 3- $2,000 after completion of thirty months of continuous, satisfactory service.)