Join SPD & Join SMJ

Are you looking for a rewarding career filled with professional development opportunities?

Interested in a position grounded in the service of others?

Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to making a difference?

Have you considered a career in law enforcement?

The Springfield Police Department is currently hiring for the Lateral Police Officer Position, with the application period ending on July 14th. 

Interested in learning more? Be sure to visit our ‘Join SPD’ page. The page serves as a resource for those considering a career in law enforcement. We’ll share out position information, job listings, hiring process guides, and firsthand testimonials from our Officers!

Click here to see current openings & to apply
Click here to visit the Join SPD page
Click here to visit the Join SMJ page
Have Questions? Click here to contact the SPD recruitment team

Want a sneak peak? Hover over an image to hear what Officers have to say about SPD

2023 Annual Reports

The Springfield Police Department has begun the process of sharing our 2023 Annual Reports with the release of the 2023 Use of Force Report. In addition to the report being presented to the City Council & Mayor, it is available below for community member review.

The 2023 Community Outreach Report and the 2023 Complaints & Commendations Report will be shared in the near future.  

2023 Use of Force Report
2023 Use of Force Report Infographic
*Coming Soon* 2023 Community Outreach Report
*Coming Soon* 2023 Complaints & Commendations Report

Welcome

The Springfield Police Department is a professional and community-focused organization employing over 120 staff committed to serving all members of our community with dignity, compassion, and professionalism.

Contact Us
Emergency 911
Non-Emergency 541.726.3714
Anonymous Tip Line 541.726.3773
Municipal Jail 541.744.4177
E-Mail police@springfield-or.gov
Address 230 4th St. Springfield, OR 97477
Upcoming Events
SPD in the Community

70th Annual Springfield Christmas Parade

December 3, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Springfield City Hall-O-Ween

October 31, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Annual Hooligans Trunk or Treat

October 29, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Media Releases

Aster Street Homicide Investigation

February 16, 2024|Comments Off on Aster Street Homicide Investigation

Location: 4600 block of Aster Street Case Number: 24-1140 Date/Time: 02-15-2024 at 3:51 PM More Information: Public Information Coordinator | spdpi@springfield-or.gov Completed By: Sergeant James Wilson INVOLVED SUSPECT: Smith, Jack Edward 89 Year-Old Male | Springfield, OR CHARGES: Murder II [...]

Community Member, OSP Trooper, & SPD Animal Control Officer Successfully Administer Lifesaving Measures to Cardiac Arrest Victim

January 29, 2024|Comments Off on Community Member, OSP Trooper, & SPD Animal Control Officer Successfully Administer Lifesaving Measures to Cardiac Arrest Victim

Location: Main Street | Springfield Incident Number: #24-009782 Date/Time: January 12, 2024 More Information: spdpi@springfield-or.gov Completed By: Zak Gosa-Lewis, Public Information Officer NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT: On January 12th, 2024, Springfield Police Department Dispatch received a call that a passerby observed [...]

Shots Fired Call Results In Welfare Check & Subsequent Arrest

January 26, 2024|Comments Off on Shots Fired Call Results In Welfare Check & Subsequent Arrest

Location: 4300 Block Mt. Vernon Road Case Number: 24-0594 Date/Time: Of Incident | Of Arrest – If Applicable More Information: spdpi@springfield-or.gov Completed By: Zak Gosa-Lewis, Public Information Coordinator NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT: On January 26, 2024, Springfield Police Department Officers responded [...]