Entry-Level Police Officer

The mission for every member of the Camas Police Department is to consistently seek and find ways to affirmatively promote, preserve and deliver a feeling of security, safety, and quality services to members of our community. 

The City of Camas has a population of approximately 26,000. The Camas Police Department currently has 30 commissioned officers. Some specialty assignments include: Detectives, School Resource Officer and Field Training Officer. 

Financial incentives added to base pay include:

• $10k hiring bonus (upon hire and completion of probation/FTO)
• Matching deferred compensation
• 1-3% Education Incentive
• 1% departmental accreditation pay
• 4.5%-6.5% Master Patrol Officer pay after 6 years
• 148 annual holiday hours
• 10.6 hour shifts with 4 and 5 day weekends 

Click here to review a benefit flyer posted on the Camas Police Department’s Facebook page.

Full job description is available on our website under the Menu feature.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 21 years of age. Finalists will undergo an extensive background check, drug screen, physical and psychological screening prior to final hire.

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Camas Police Department uses Public Safety Testing for Entry Level Police Officer hiring. If you are interested in working for us, please apply here:  https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/ 

Camas will pull a candidate list from Public Safety Testing on December 10.

Oral boards will take place the week of December 18-19.

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