Portland Police Bureau Recruiting

Portland Police Bureau Recruiting To serve Portland, you must be the best of Portland! The vision statement for the Bureau was adopted as a definition for community policing in 1989.

Salary: $84k - $120k + $5k Bonus
Relocation Reimbursement up to $10K
Pay Incentives & Overtime Opportunities
In 2025, the average top step officer made $165k The vision statement is a reflection of an ideal the Bureau and community strive for:

Community policing recognizes a shared responsibility and connection between the police and community in making Portland a safer, more livable city. Commu

nity policing encourages a problem solving partnership between citizens and police. This partnership jointly identifies community safety issues, determines resources, and applies innovative strategies designed to create and sustain healthy, vital neighborhoods.

05/26/2026

To Serve Portland, You Must Be The Best Of Portland

💰Starting Salary $84k + $5k bonus
💰Lateral Salary $95k - $120k
💰Average top step officer made $165k in 2025

🔥All equipment provided 👮‍♂️
🔥Self initiated activity encouraged 🚨
🔥Four 10 hour shifts a week ⏱️
🔥40+ side quest specialty assignments 🕵️
🔥Paid workout time every shift 💪

🌲Relocate to the PNW and we will reimburse up to $10k in moving costs 🚚

🌆 PPB helps Portland be Portland 🐦

‼️Apply right now at Joinportlandpolice.com‼️

This is a sworn law enforcement position with an emphasis on transforming the dynamic between the police & the community, reducing crime & the fear of crime and organizational growth & development.

Congratulations to these officers who just graduated from the state academy.  The officers will start patrolling the str...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to these officers who just graduated from the state academy.  The officers will start patrolling the streets of Portland with various coaches and senior officers.  These individuals are trained, prepared and up for the task!

They are not done with their formal academy training quite yet.  This group will attend PPB’s special 10-week Advanced Academy in the near future.

Want to graduate from DPSST wearing our stellar navy uniform?  Contact a recruiter or simply apply today!

To Serve Portland, You Must Be The Best Of Portland

💰Starting Salary $84k + $5k bonus
💰Lateral Salary $95k - $120k
💰Average top step officer made $165k in 2025

🔥All equipment provided 👮‍♂️
🔥Self initiated activity encouraged 🚨
🔥Four 10 hour shifts a week ⏱️
🔥40+ side quest specialty assignments 🕵️
🔥Paid workout time every shift 💪

🌲Relocate to the PNW and we will reimburse up to $10k in moving costs 🚚

🌆 PPB helps Portland be Portland 🐦

‼️Apply right now‼️

This is a sworn law enforcement position with an emphasis on transforming the dynamic between the police & the community, reducing crime & the fear of crime and organizational growth & development.

Address

1111 SW 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR
97204

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

Website

https://www.joinportlandpolice.com/recruiters, https://forms.interviewnow.io/candida

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