Police Officer

Hiring Salary: $29.36 – $41.80 per hour, DOE

Job Summary:

The primary function of a police officer is directed towards service to and interaction with the public and the community of Meridian City. The service function is directed towards providing a sense of safety and security within the City through enforcement actions, conflict resolution and mediation of disputes, order maintenance, and the protection of life and property. An employee in this class functions under general supervision and must exercise a wide latitude of discretion in relation to the performance of duties, while maintaining professional integrity and adhering to: department policy and procedure, the law enforcement code and canons of ethics, all applicable laws, and the provisions of the Idaho State and United States Constitutions. The work does involve an element of personal danger and an employee in this class must be able to react quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Enforces Idaho State laws and Meridian City ordinances;

Issues warnings or citations for offenses;

Serves summons, warrants, and other related court orders;

Makes arrests;

Investigates felonies and misdemeanors, interviews witnesses, and takes necessary action;

Prepares reports and files on assigned cases, collects, processes and stores evidence, including police photographs;

Works to provide conflict resolution and mediation of disputes;

Provides for order maintenance;

Responds to public requests for assistance;

Provides for the protection of life and property;

Promotes a sense of safety and security within the community;

Patrols specific area(s) in assigned patrol car;

Job Specifications: Entry-Level Police Officer:

Must be a citizen of the United States;

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;

Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record;

Must have a minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited institution as listed in the U.S. Department of Education database or have three (3) years active duty military service, with an honorable discharge;

Must meet the requirements for peace officer certification in the State of Idaho, as outlined by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (a copy of the Rules and Regulations Manual is on file at the Meridian Police Department) and Meridian Police Department policy:

Job Specifications: Lateral Police Officer:

Must be a citizen of the United States;

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;

Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record;

Must have previous law enforcement training and/or experience;

Must have possess an Idaho Basic POST Certificate in Patrol or out of state equivalent;

Previous full time military service preferred;

College degree – academic associate level or higher where are least 60 college credits have been earned preferred;

Must meet the requirements for peace officer certification in the State of Idaho, as outlined by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (a copy of the Rules and Regulations Manual is on file at the Meridian Police Department) and Meridian Police Department policy