Pendleton · Oregon · City / town police

Pendleton Police Department

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Partial profile reviewed 2026-10-22. Not proof of an opening.

Minimum requirements

  • City lists diploma/GED, age 21, US citizenship and Oregon license; confirm current eligibility/disqualifiers. Older NTN says college not required and basic DPSST achievable within 18 months after hire, not universal prior certification.

Selected requirements, not a complete eligibility or disqualifier checklist.

Lateral entry

October 2025 notice requires current DPSST basic or equivalent out-of-state certification for lateral classification; not beginner criteria.

Recruiting contact

Current city Human Resources

human.resources@pendletonor.gov541-966-0222

Hiring outline

  1. October 2025 notice: entry FrontLine before application, ORPAT, city application/interviews, background, psychological, medical/drug screening. Conditional-offer timing and current assigned sequence require confirmation.

Physical testing

Entry ORPAT required; numeric pass standard and score validity absent. FrontLine passing cutoff unspecified.

Benefits

Needs confirmation

Hiring incentives

Availability and terms need confirmation.

City police page advertises recruit/lateral until filled; confirm remaining opening and testing dates. City form available online or Personnel Office; completed packet may be emailed. Current city monthly range differs from older NTN; neither verified current academy base, no recruitAnnual or JobPosting. Current HR number replaces older NTN contact. County and sponsorship/repayment unverified.

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Official recruiting resources

Official police employment and submission route ↗Official current HR contact ↗

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Frequently asked questions

What minimum requirements are recorded for Pendleton Police Department?

City lists diploma/GED, age 21, US citizenship and Oregon license; confirm current eligibility/disqualifiers. Older NTN says college not required and basic DPSST achievable within 18 months after hire, not universal prior certification. These are selected requirements, not the complete current eligibility or disqualifier list.

What lateral-entry information is available for Pendleton Police Department?

October 2025 notice requires current DPSST basic or equivalent out-of-state certification for lateral classification; not beginner criteria.

What salary information is available for Pendleton Police Department?

Salary figures have not been established in this Pendleton Police Department profile. Check the official recruiting sources below; missing pay research does not mean unpaid work.

What hiring process does Pendleton Police Department describe?

October 2025 notice: entry FrontLine before application, ORPAT, city application/interviews, background, psychological, medical/drug screening. Conditional-offer timing and current assigned sequence require confirmation.

What physical testing information is available for Pendleton Police Department?

Entry ORPAT required; numeric pass standard and score validity absent. FrontLine passing cutoff unspecified.

Is Pendleton Police Department hiring now?

Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.

When was this Pendleton Police Department research reviewed?

This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-22. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.

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