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Portland Police officers are provided with 40 hours of high-quality training EVERY YEAR. Entry-level officers have an 18-month probation, where they work under the supervision of a coach who teaches the fundamentals of police work. Oregon's Basic Police Academy is located in Salem, Oregon, and is 16 weeks in length (400 hours). You are given a dorm room but are not required to stay there during the week or weekends. However, study time is at a premium and it is suggested new officers use their off-duty time wisely. Following successful completion of Basic Academy, recruits will work patrol with their Field Training officer for about 2 months before attending the Portland Police Bureau Advanced Academy, which is 12 weeks in length. Every officer, regardless of prior experience, is required to attend the Advanced Academy.
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
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The Hiring Process is broken down into phases. The process is for both in-state and out-of-state applicants. Phase 1: Apply and the Test Phase 2: Personal History Questionnaire Phase 3: Personal History Statement Phase 4: Background Investigation (Physical Ability Test during this phase) Phase 5: Command Interview Phase 6: Psychological Evaluation Phase 7: Medical Exam