Discover Medford: Employment, Applicant Support, and Benefits within Our Vibrant City. This recruitment is open to lateral candidates only. Are you an experienced police officer who enjoys serving others? Do you seek a challenging and rewarding position while fulfilling your passion for law enforcement? The Medford Police Department is looking for a candidate who is driven, possesses strong communication abilities, and thrives in team-oriented environments. Our officers operate within a culture that values fresh and innovative ideas, empowering them to find new ways to enhance the service we provide to our community. A lateral applicant is one who:Holds an active Oregon DPSST Police Officer certification, or holds an active Police Officer certification in their respective state; and. Has been employed as a certified Police Officer for a minimum of 18 months. Note: Military Police, Federal Law Enforcement, Corrections and Parole/ Probation DO NOT qualify as a Lateral Police Officer. Mee...Police Officer, Officer, Police, Benefits, Security, Retirement