Police Officer
Salary: $31.83 – $39.17 Hourly
Essential Functions:
- Patrols assigned zone performing building checks, watching for suspicious situations, enforcing violations and acting as deterrent to criminal/unlawful activity. Watches for specific areas of concern.
- Observes traffic and enforces violations.
- Performs investigations of crimes and accidents including burglary, theft, vandalism, traffic accidents, etc. and takes appropriate action.
- Prepares all necessary reports related to patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, disturbances, etc.
- Responds to public and domestic complaints taking appropriate action including acting as mediator, subduing/apprehending suspect, issuing citations, etc.
- Answers phones. Responds to walk-in complaints.
- Attends roll call.
- Makes public presentations.
- Issues subpoenas, citations, and warrants.
- Gives testimony in court.
- Seizes and submits evidence.
- Assists Fire Department personnel on squad calls. Assists other agencies as needed. Patrols special events as assigned.
- Trains Patrol Officers as required.
- Participates in mandatory training.
- Carries, qualifies and maintains a firearm.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Minimum of an Associate Degree or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university by May 31, 2025.
- 18 years of age or older.
- U.S. citizen with no felony convictions.
- Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
- Must have acceptable personal and professional history as determined by successfully completing a background investigation.