Jessica Klossen
jessica.klossen@dpsst.oregon.gov
971-372-0000
The upper levels of certification are intended to reflect an officer’s experience and standing within the public safety community. The DPSST issues these certifications based on established guidelines to ensure they are transferable across all agencies within Oregon. To apply, review the requirements for each certification level listed below and compare them with the information in the
IRIS officer records system to determine your eligibility.
Many agencies now offer pay incentives for upper‑level certifications through their bargaining agreements. As larger agencies have added these incentives, the resulting increase in applications has created a significant workload for the single FTE assigned to process them. The DPSST reviews certification applications in the order they are received. We currently have several hundred applications in the queue, and the average time to begin processing is 120-160 days. (Updated March 3, 2026).
The DPSST will not backdate certifications to align with labor contracts. Any matters related to contract deadlines are between the employee and the employing agency.