Police Officer

Salary: $24.04-$27.90

Position Summary:

The Police Officer is responsible for law enforcement duties, including patrol, investigations, traffic regulation, and public safety response in accordance with all local, state and federal laws. This position also plays a role in assisting the public, rendering aid, and fostering community relationships.

Essential Functions:

1. Works rotating shift patrols, responds to emergency calls and incidents, including accidents, robberies, disturbances, domestic violence, intoxication, missing children/persons, prowlers, and/or drug-related issues etc., and patrols city streets, parks, and commercial and residential areas to deter and detect criminal activity and enforce laws.
2. Performs first aid at accident scenes, interviews witnesses and drivers, takes measurements and draws diagrams of the crash scene and preserves evidence.
3. Conducts follow-up investigations, including interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects, and analyzes crime scenes to develop leads and pursue arrests.
4. Documents investigations and prepares clear, accurate reports and case files for court testimony, and collaborates with other departments and agencies to investigate crimes, gather evidence, prepare charges, and testify in court.
5. Maintains professional and courteous communications with citizens, colleagues and dispatch.
6. Promptly reports any issues or concerns to supervisors.
7. Maintains readiness and physical ability to serve as a uniformed officer.
8. Pursues fleeing suspects by vehicle or on foot.
9. Remains accessible via phone or radio for emergency call-outs.
10. Remains in compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances.
11. Maintains all department issued/assigned equipment, supplies, uniform, vehicle and department facilities.
12. Photographs non-complex crime scenes and properly submits evidence.

Requirements:

1. Must possess a High School graduation diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalent.
2. Completion of Patrol Field Training Program.
3. Completion of the Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Academy.
4. Less Lethal Force Option Certification
5. National Academy for Professional Driving (NAPD) Driving Certification.
6. Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Class.
7. Intoxilyzer 9000 Operator
8. CPR / First Aid
9. Equivalent combination of related higher education, corresponding training, certifications or experience with other law enforcement and/or United States military agencies, that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities and demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the job may be evaluated and determined to meet Required Minimum Qualifications at the sole discretion of the City of Slidell Chief of Police.
10. Five (5) years of Corrections or Communications Officer experience with the Slidell Police Department equates to one (1) year of Police Officer experience for lateral transfers
11. Must be twenty (20) years old or older.
12. Must possess a valid state driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
13. Must be a United States citizen.
14. Must be able to meet all of the department’s required Physical Demands.
15. Must be proficient in reading and writing the English language.
16. Must be legally able to possess a firearm.
17. Must not have any felony convictions.
18. Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.