Public Safety Support Specialist (Open Until Filled) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/4766722) Apply  Public Safety Support Specialist (Open Until Filled) Salary $61,630.40 - $72,113.60 Annually Location 1111 SW 2nd Ave. Portland, OR Job Type Regular Job Number 2025-00159 Bureau Portland Police Bureau Opening Date 01/20/2025 Closing Date 3/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position Thinking about a career as a Public Safety Support Specialist? Join us for a Hiring Workshop: The Portland Police Bureau Hiring Workshops are back! You will have the opportunity to talk with PPB recruiters and background investigators and learn more about the hiring process and the career paths we offer. Register for upcoming workshops: https://www.joinportlandpolice.com/workshops About the position: The Public Safety Support Specialist for the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is responsible for providing support to sworn police officers in non-emergency, non-priority situations, assisting sworn personnel in community outreach with the public, and providing a visible, community-based police support function to enhance service to the public. Learn more about the role on our FAQ sheet here. Responsibilities include: + Responding to non-emergency calls for service that do not require police authority; + Assisting sworn officers with community engagement; + Assisting sworn officers with non-emergency calls; + Providing referral services to the public; and + May be assigned to work on special projects within the division. Incumbents in this position may also be required to respond after regular working hours and on weekends. This position is eligible for Language Pay Differential (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview/language-pay-differential-eligibility) for qualifying employees. Hiring Incentives Amount as Swear-In Amount at End of Probation Amount upon Completion of 3 Years of Service Public Safety Support Specialist $1000 $1000 $1000 *Per Letter of Agreement (LOA) effective 7/5/22 Union Representation: The Portland Police Association (PPA) represents this classification. To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements and click on the appropriate link. External applicants start at the entry salary rate. City of Portland Core Values: Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/BHR/article/765248) . General Questions? Please Contact: PPBRecruiter@police.porltandoregon.gov Questions About the Application Process? Contact Information Tamela Ressler, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources Tamela.Ressler@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: + Ability to read and understand laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and procedures related to police support functions. + Ability to effectively communicate verbally and handle stressful situations firmly, tactfully, and with respect for individual rights. + Ability to rapidly assess critical situations involving the public and remain calm in emergencies or threatening situations. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with bureau and community members from varied racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. + Ability to communicate effectively in writing and utilize City-specific technology and general office software. + Ability to learn legal criminal investigation techniques, evidence, collection, report writing, crash investigations, First Aid/CPR, interviewing techniques , and conflict de-escalation. ALL APPLICANTS must meet each of the following conditions: + Must be at least 21 years old at date of hire. + Possess a valid State Driver's License and acceptable driving record at the time of appointment. + Possess the ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation. + Possess the ability to successfully pass a pre-hire physical exam relevant to the position. + Possess the ability to successfully pass a psychological evaluation relevant to the position. + Possess the ability to successfully pass a physical ability and agility evaluation relevant to the position. + Possess the ability to successfully pass a drug screening. Possess the ability to successfully pass a 6-week post-hire basic training program (subject to change based upon recommendation of the Portland Police Bureau Training Division). + Possess the ability to obtain LEDS certification within three months of hire. The Recruitment Process The recruitment and selection process can take approximately 5 months. Please visit https://www.joinportlandpolice.com/ps3 to learn more about each phase of the recruitment process. Phase 1: Apply Online (2-3 weeks) + Once your application is submitted, you will hear within 3 weeks regarding the next steps. Application Tips To Request Veterans’ Preference: + Upload and submit with your application a copy of your DD214/DD215 and, if applicable, a copy of a Department of Veterans Affairs letter stating your disability rating with your application. + Please check the box in the Agency Wide Questions to identify yourself as a Veteran. + You must request Veterans’ Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment cycle in which you apply. Veterans’ Preference documentation must be submitted at the time of your application. Supplemental Questions: + Your application and answers to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and scored. + PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE QUESTIONS PRIOR TO ANSWERING. + Reach out if you need additional clarification before submitting your application. + Review your answers before submitting the application. + Applicants who are disqualified based on their supplemental questionnaire responses will not be able to reapply for the position for six (6) months and may have their eligibility impacted. Phase 2: Personal History Questionnaire (2 weeks) Phase 3: Personal History Statement (2 weeks) + Applicants that submit a completed Personal History Questionnaire and Personal History Statement will be placed on an equally ranked eligible list and advance to the Background Investigation phase. + Once positions are filled, applicants will remain on the eligible list for consideration for future vacancies. Phase 4: Background Investigation (1-3 months) + https://www.joinportlandpolice.com/ps3 Phase 5: Command Interview Phase 6: Psychological Evaluation Phase 7: Medical Exam + Additional information on medical requirements can be found on the DPSST F-2 form (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57b2024dbebafb1f2e14bb86/t/57bb41ab15d5db8ad6e19249/1471889836973/F-2.Revised.5-17-11.pdf) . Additional Information Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following: + Veteran Preference + ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations + Work Status + Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to + Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) + Carrot Fertility + Wellness Benefits + Life Insurance + Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. + Employee Assistance Plan + Flexible Spending Accounts + Retirement + Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer + Family Medical Leave + City Paid Parental Leave AND SO MANY MORE! Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) . 01 The Portland Police Bureau highly values truthfulness. An omission is considered the same as a false statement. The following supplemental questions may cause this application to be rejected and may impact your eligibility for this position. Responses to the following questions will be verified through a variety of sources. To be considered in this application process, you must agree to the following statement: I hereby swear or affirm I will answer the supplemental questions truthfully and accurately, and there are no willful misrepresentations, omissions, or falsifications. + Yes, I agree. + No, I do not agree. 02 Where did you first learn about the Public Safety Support Specialist position with the City of Portland? + Job Fair / Community + Police Recruiter + Social Media + A website A Website + A current or retired City employee + Other 03 If you heard about us on Social Media or a Website, please specify which one: + Facebook + Instagram + LinkedIn + YouTube YouTube + Twitter + portland.gov/police + joinportlandpolice.com + NTN + Other 04 The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate. The option you select will have no bearing on your eligibility for this position. + My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality. + You may release my application, I am waiving confidentiality. 05 As a Portland Public Safety Support Specialist, do you agree to support and uphold the City of Portland Core Values of Anti-Racism, Equity, Transparency, Communication, Collaboration, and Fiscal Responsibility as outlined in the recruitment? + Yes + No 06 The following contingencies are required to meet the minimum qualifications: + Be at least 21 years of age at date of hire. + Possess a valid State Driver's License and acceptable driving record at the time of appointment. + Possess the ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation. + Possess the ability to successfully pass a pre-hire physical exam relevant to the position. + Possess the ability to successfully pass a psychological evaluation relevant to the position. + Possess the ability to successfully pass a physical ability and agility evaluation relevant to the position. + Possess the ability to successfully pass a drug screening. + Possess the ability to successfully pass a 6-week post-hire basic training program (subject to change based upon recommendation of the Portland Police Bureau Training Division). + Possess the ability to obtain LEDS certification within three months of hire. Do you understand? + Yes, I understand and am able to meet the requirements above. + No, I'm not able to meet one or more of the requirements above. 07 Do you have the ability to read and understand laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and procedures related to police support functions. + Yes + No 08 Do you have the ability to effectively communicate verbally and handle stressful situations firmly, tactfully, and with respect for individual rights? + Yes + No 09 Do you have the ability to rapidly assess critical situations involving the public and remain calm in emergencies or threatening situations? + Yes + No 10 Do you have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with bureau and community members from varied racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds? + Yes + No 11 Do you have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and utilize City-specific technology and general office software? + Yes + No 12 Do you have the ability to learn legal criminal investigation techniques, evidence collection, report writing, crash investigations, First Aid/CPR, interviewing techniques, and conflict de-escalation? + Yes + No 13 Are you at least 20.5 years old at the time of application, and will be 21 by the time of hire? + Yes + No 14 Do you currently have a valid driver's license? + Yes, I have a valid driver's license. + No, I do not have a valid driver's license. 15 Have you ever been convicted of a domestic violence-related crime? Mark "no" if the record has been expunged. + Yes, I have been convicted. + No, I have not been convicted. 16 In the last three (3) years, have you been convicted of driving under the influence (DUII) of intoxicants, including diversion. Mark "no" if the record has been expunged. + Yes, I have been convicted within the past 3 years. + No, I have not been convicted within the past 3 years. 17 In the last three (3) years, have you had any misdemeanor convictions? + Yes, I have had misdemeanor convictions within the past 3 years. + No, I have not had misdemeanor convictions within the past 3 years. 18 Do you have any felony convictions on record? Mark "no" if the record has been expunged. + Yes, I have felony convictions on record. + No, I do not have felony convictions on record. Required Question Employer City of Portland Address 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204 Website http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email