How To Become a Beaverton Police Officer

Have you ever thought about a career in law enforcement? If so, consider all that the Beaverton Police Department has to offer. The rewards of becoming a Beaverton Police Department (BPD) officer are great, and the challenges second to none. This is an exciting time to become a BPD officer as we forge ever stronger bonds with those in the communities we serve. A career with the Beaverton Police Department will mean many things to you:

• A variety of work and assignments
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the people in your community
• Pride in being part of a professional, progressive, proactive police organization
• Satisfaction with your career

To the residents of Beaverton, your decision to become a BPD officer will mean security and peace of mind. Read the police officer job description - PDF to learn more about the position. Also check out the requirements - PDF and benefits - PDF of becoming a BPD officer. To apply, you may use our online application form.

Opportunities Within the BPD

• Bicycle Patrol Officers
• Community Resource Officers
• Criminal Investigations Division
• Field Training Officers
• Gang Unit
• Intelligence Officer
• K-9 Officers
• Mobile Response Team (Crowd Control)
• Motorcycle Traffic Officers
• Narcotics Unit
• Patrol Division
• Patrol Resource Officers
• Public Information Officer
• School Resource Officers
• Tactical Negotiations Team
• Traffic Division
• Training Unit (firearms, defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations, and other similar material)
• Tri-Met Unit