Job Description
Becoming a Reserve Police Officer is an excellent way for someone to volunteer their time to make a positive difference in their community. It is also a great opportunity for those individuals considering a career in law enforcement to learn about the job and gain valuable experience. A number of current Keizer Police Department full time officers previously served in the Keizer Police Department Reserve Officer program.
Reserve officers serve a vital role in various community events such as the annual KeizerFest, National Night Out, Festival of Lights Parade, and other city functions along with their regular duties. Major responsibilities and duties require consistent attention and commitment to the agency’s mission and are to be performed in an effective, efficient, and safe manner. This volunteer position requires a high level of problem-solving ability, self initiative, and the ability to work independently in conformance with established guidelines and standards.
For additional details go to the City's Current Openings page: https://www.keizer.org/current-openings
The City of Keizer is located in the beautiful Willamette Valley with Oregon’s largest city, Portland, to the north, and the state capitol, Salem, bordering Keizer to the south.
The Oregon coastline and mountains are located just west of Keizer within a one-hour drive. Our weather is moderate throughout the year with summer temperatures typically in the 70’s and 80’s.
Keizer’s population is 38,585 and it is the 14th largest city in Oregon. In spite of its growth since the 1990’s, Keizer continues to preserve its small-town pride by supporting many volunteer organizations and community-wide events.
Some notable events include the Iris Festival and parade, the Miracle of Christmas lighting display, the Holiday Lights parade, and a summer concert series and events at the Keizer Rotary Amphitheater. Keizer is also the home of the Volcanoes, and the four professional baseball teams in the newly created Mavericks Independent Baseball League.
The City of Keizer has 103 regular status employees, a varying number of temporary employees and many volunteers.
This is truly a great place to work! We strive to create a relaxed, friendly, and supportive environment. We pride ourselves on providing top-notch customer service to everyone who walks through our doors as well as to our co-workers. We are very proud of the caliber of our employees and invite qualified candidates to consider joining our team.