Hiring Process Workshop

• Useful for people who are interested in applying for the Community Police Officer position and want to know more about the daily duties and Portland Police Bureau career opportunities.

• Information on required qualifications what an individual can do to prepare themselves for a law enforcement career.

• Overview of the entire hiring process to include required testing, application, interview and background investigation.

• Specific instructions on completing the Personal History Statement (PHS).

• Opportunity to speak one-on-one with police officers about the Portland Police Bureau.

• Background investigators available to advise on individual Personal History Statement (PHS) documents.

Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT)

• Required event to test applicants’ physical strength, muscular endurance, coordination and agility.

• Interested applicants can take the Oregon Physical Abilities Test at any time, scores are valid for one year.

• It is recommended to schedule the ORPAT at the beginning of the application process.