Now Recruiting Lateral Police Officers 2024

Lateral Police Officer
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Now Recruiting! Lateral Police Officers

The City of Cottage Grove Police Department is recruiting for Lateral Police Officers to join our department. We are looking for individuals who have a positive attitude, a passion to serve, solid law enforcement experience and a strong dedication to our core values of service, empathy, integrity, and courage.

WHAT WE OFFER

$6,000 Hiring Incentive!

  • $61,200-$83,575.56 Per Year (depending on experience and qualifications)+ Overtime + Training Pay + Cost of Living increase on July 1, 2024.
  • 80 Hours of Vacation & 80 Hours of Sick Leave Upon Hire
  • Vacation Accrual Commensurate with Years of Service
  • 8 Hours of Sick Leave per Month
  • 8 Hours of Holiday Leave per Month
  • Up to $1,000 Moving Expenses Reimbursement
  • Low Cost, Low Deductible Medical Plan
  • Two Options for Dental Insurance
  • Up to $170 Per Month HRA Benefit
  • 100% Paid PERS Retirement
  • Longevity Benefits & Life Insurance
  • Bilingual Pay

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following documents to hr@cottagegrove.org:

  • City of Cottage Grove Application
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Position is Open Until Filled

The City of Cottage Grove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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