Overview of the Recruitment
Are you new to law enforcement? Are you a current law enforcement officer? Our agency is seeking trustworthy, motivated, driven individuals who are able to work well on their own and in a team environment.
Due to the unique allure of Oregon, its many natural marvels, the dramatic landscape, and diverse opportunities within our agency, working at Oregon State Police offers an unmatched quality of life for those seeking a career in law enforcement.
Use your training, experience, and background to start a career with Oregon State Police. OSP Troopers provide a wide variety of public safety services. From rural counties to metropolitan freeways, Troopers are trained to do it all. Oregon’s geographic diversity calls for a wide variety of duty assignments. Troopers may find themselves conducting enforcement not only in our standard police cruisers but also by airplane, pickup, ATV, snowmobile, horseback, and an assortment of watercraft, from white water rafts to ocean-going craft.
The hiring process for recruits is extensive. The time from application to appointment can exceed several months. There are seven steps in the hiring process. Read and review all steps and become familiar with the different tests and systems you’ll need to access before you begin. You can find all the steps and contact information for OSP recruiters outlined here.
The Oregon State Police is seeking Recruit Troopers for positions available at various locations throughout Oregon. Recruits will be assigned a Duty Station in Oregon as part of a Conditional Job offer. The agency currently has critical needs in Astoria, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Hermiston and Pendleton . Successful candidates who relocate to Astoria, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Hermiston or Pendleton as their assigned duty station may be eligible for moving expenses to be paid. See DAS Policy 40.055.20 for details. The agency’s operational needs will weigh heavily on the initial assignment of hired Troopers. However, we work with our staff to identify locations that are geographically compatible with their desired location.
The agency’s operational needs will weigh heavily on the initial assignment of hired Troopers. However, we work with our staff to identify locations that are geographically compatible with their desired location.