Police Officer

Salary: $67,266.73.

Essential Functions:

• Works in hazardous conditions or dangerous situations.
• Perform all duties involved in the protection of life and property.
• May warn, ticket or arrest violators of City ordinances, State and Federal laws.
• Enforce traffic and parking laws.
• Familiarizes self with the City and persons living in the area.
• Notes and investigates suspicious persons and establishments.
• Reports hazards.
• Disperses unruly crowds at public gatherings.
• Renders first aid at accidents, and investigates causes and results of accident.
• Directs and reroutes traffic around fires or other disruptions.
• Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Warns or arrests persons violating animal ordinances.
• Writes and files daily reports.
• Drives patrol vehicle in under normal and adverse conditions.
• Investigates crimes, suspicious circumstances and other incidents as required.
• Becomes familiar with persons of bad character and notes their habits, associates, premises they enter and keep a record of the same.
• Observe any neglected child or homeless person who depends upon the public for support and report the same.
• Attend training sessions as assigned.
• Perform parade and crowd control duties.
• Serve as a relief desk officer as needed.
• Attend Court appearances as required.
• Ability to work different shift hours and overtime.
• Willing to work on holidays and weekends.

Requirements:

• Be a U.S. Citizen.
• Have never been convicted of a felony (unless pardoned).
• No domestic abuse convictions.
• Ability to lawfully possess a firearm.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree, Associates Degree in Police Science or L.E.S.B Certified with a minimum of sixty (60) college level credits.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.