Oakridge Police Department

01/08/2026

POLICE OFFICER
ENTRY LEVEL or LATERAL

The City of Oakridge Oregon is establishing a hiring list for a Police Officer Position. We are accepting Entry Level and Lateral Applicants. Applications are being accepted for the purpose of filling a vacant position.
2025/2026 Wage Range is $4648-$5549 per month.
Full Employee and Family Paid Medical. No Cost to Employee
3- and 4-Day Work Weeks
Take Home Car

Pick up or request application
on the City of Oakridge website:
www.ci.oakridge.or.us
Or
Oakridge City Hall
48318 E. 1st Street
Oakridge Police Dept.
76435 Ash Street
Oakridge, OR 97463

Return applications to:
Oakridge Police Dept,
Police Recruitment,
PO BOX 385,
Oakridge, OR 97463
Or
Drop off at Oakridge Police Dept.
76435 Ash Street
Oakridge, OR 97463

Open until filled: First Review February 1,2026
The City of Oakridge is an EOE/ADA employer.

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01/08/2026

COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER(S)

The Oakridge Police Department is accepting applications for the
purpose of employing one full time employee, or two part time employees, in a Community Service Officer position(s). Community Service Officer duties will include: Code Enforcement, Animal Control, Traffic Safety, Non-Criminal Investigations, Court Processes, Community Service, and other Duties as assigned.
Pay is $22.33 to $26.73 per hour with annual step increases.
Excellent benefits to include Medical, VEBA, Retirement

Pick up or request application
on the City of Oakridge’s website:
www.ci.oakridge.or.us
Oakridge City Hall 48318 East 1st Street
Oakridge Police Department
76435 Ash Street
Oakridge, OR 97463
541-782-4232

Return applications to:
Oakridge Police Dept.
76435 Ash Street
Oakridge, OR 97463
or
Mail application to:
Oakridge Police Department
Attn: Community Service Officer Position
PO Box 385,
Oakridge, OR 97463

Open until filled, first review February 1, 2026
The City of Oakridge is an EOE/ADA employer.

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12/23/2025

PRESS RELEASE

Releasing Officers: Chief Martin/Senior Officer Miller

Date: December 22nd, 2025

On December 18th, 2025, at approximately 23:42 hours (11:42PM) Lane County Dispatch received a call of a Collison involving a vehicle and a 49-year-old male pedestrian that was laying down in the parking lot of the Church of the Nazarene private property, 48187 Highway 58 Oakridge, Oregon. The Oakridge Police Department was called at approximately 23:43 hours (11:43PM) and the first Officer arrived on-scene at approximately 23:52 hours (11:52PM) and started to investigate the incident. The Oakridge Fire Department responded and started medical aid. The Oakridge Fire Department notified the Officers the victim had died at approximately 00:06 hours (12:06AM) of his injuries. Officers from the Oakridge Police Department, an Oregon State Police Trooper that is a Collision Reconstructionist, and the Oakridge Fire Department all worked together at the scene. A Deputy Lane County District Attorney came to the scene. The Lane County Medical Examiners Officer was also involved but did not respond to the scene.

Oakridge Police Department has been in contact with the deceased’s family.

This is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information please contact Oakridge Police Department Senior Officer Valeri Miller at (541) 782-4232.

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12/18/2025

There will be several police cars at OES today, but don’t worry, everything is good! It’s Shop with a Cop day for Oakridge PD and we can’t wait to spend the day with some of our elementary school students!

12/01/2025

The Oakridge Police Department is accepting donations for a community enhancement program called Shop with a Cop. The concept behind the Shop with a Cop program is to foster positive relationships between Officers and the youth of our community. Youth from the elementary school will be selected to participate in a morning of shopping with an Oakridge officer, and then return to the police department to wrap their gifts and share a meal.
If you would like to help, please make a donation to the Oakridge Police Department Shop with a Cop program. Donors may request a tax receipt, and 100% of your donations will be used for Shop with a Cop.
If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the police department or call and speak to Chief Kevin Martin or Lieutenant Mikal McPherson at 541-782-4232.
Make your donation to: Oakridge Police Department, Shop with a Cop, PO BOX 385, Oakridge, OR 97463

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Chief Martin and staff at OPD. We are grateful for all your support!

11/01/2025

We sure had fun seeing you all tonight. Happy Halloween!

10/31/2025

Stop by the Spooky cell and grab a treat!

10/14/2025

Returned to his family. Thank you for your assistance!

This pup has been lodged in the kennel and we need to locate his new owner. Please call the PD at 541-782-4232 if you can help. Thank you!

09/10/2025

Reunited with family!

Can you help OPD find the owner of this dog? Call 541-782-4232. Thank you!

09/04/2025

This sweet girl was back with her family the day we posted her picture. Thank you to those who reached out to help locate the owner!

This pup was recently found on Hwy 58 near Hills St. Contact the PD at 541-782-4232 if you can help find the owner. Thank you!

08/29/2025

OPD will be training in the schools today. Don’t worry if you notice several patrol cars in the area. We look forward to seeing all the kids back in school and want to remind everyone to drive safe and watch out for the children of our community!