Police Officer
Salary: $32.89 to $42.75/hour
Closing Date: September 7, 2026
Position Summary:
This is an entry-level sworn police position responsible for protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work involves patrolling assigned areas, responding to complaints, suspicious activities, traffic and unusual situations as directed; investigating activities, gathering evidence, securing areas; protecting victims, the public and property; apprehending violators, completing appropriate paperwork and other related duties as required. Police Officers are also required to perform first responder duties and provide basic emergency medical service. Duties are performed under general supervision of the on-duty supervisor.
The Police Officer shall be appointed by the Chief of Police subject to the approval of the Police and Fire Commission and shall be directly accountable for his or her actions and performance to the on-duty supervisor.
Essential Functions:
• Operate, with proficiency, all police equipment and vehicles as related to the police officer position.
• Carry, qualify with, and maintain Department approved firearms.
• Complete all reports, paperwork, and documents necessary to the Police Officer position, including, but not limited to, offense reports, accident reports, evidence forms, citizen contact forms, victim information sheets, juvenile forms, city summons, and traffic and parking tickets.
• Summarize information from telephone or radio call conversation.
• Assist individuals with a variety of emergency and non-emergency incidents.
• Patrol, observe, and monitor residences, parks, businesses, and streets to check for criminal activity and conduct investigations/make arrests as appropriate.
• Conduct business/home security inspections.
• Be able to provide essential first aid and CPR to victims/patients as needed.
• Communicate with victims, suspects, and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding a crime.
• Notify parents/guardians of juveniles involved in mischief or those taken into custody.
• Offer credible testimony at a trial or hearing regarding the specifics of an incident, arrests that were made, evidence that was gathered, or other investigation completed.
• Label, safeguard, and package evidence.
• Analyze and compare cases for similarity of Modus Operandi (M.O.).
• Serve warrants, subpoenas, or other court orders.
Requirements:
• U.S. citizen, minimum age 18.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• A high school diploma.
• 60 college credits within (5) full years of their date of initial law enforcement employment.
• Ability to possess a firearm, no felony or domestic abuse convictions.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position and to use all standard law enforcement equipment.
• Must pass all required testing, interviews, and any other promotional requirements set by Department Policies and Procedures, and the Police and Fire Commission.