Police Officer
Salary: $55345.00 – $63119.00 Salary/year
Essential Functions:
- Patrols a designated area of the City on foot and in cruiser during assigned shift to enforce federal, state and local laws, administrative regulations and ordinances.
- Responds to calls received during shift. Inspects businesses and residences as requested or scheduled. Investigates suspicious conditions and complaints.
- Makes arrests of persons found to be in violation of law; appears in court as necessary. Conducts or assists in the investigation of criminal or non-criminal incidents.
- Directs traffic and issues appropriate citations for law violators.
- Prepares and forwards required reports.
- Responds without delay to requests for law enforcement service.
- Attends fires or traffic accidents and provides assistance as necessary.
- Maintains public order in crowds, parades, funerals or other public gatherings.
- Locates and recovers stolen property; locates wanted or missing persons.
- Issues citations for parking violations.
- Provides emergency first-aid. Operates appropriate police equipment as required.
- May serve as specialist in one major area of expertise in the police profession.
Requirements:
- Valid Kentucky drivers license required.
- Training: Must have completed required basic training, and must complete required annual training.
- Availability: Must be able to work irregular shifts. Must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at all hours.
- Instructions: Very general.
- Processes: Frequently refines existing methods and develop new techniques, concepts, or programs within established limits.
- Review of Work: Most completed work reviewed by supervisor.
- Analytical Requirements: Decisions based on wide knowledge and application of advanced techniques/concepts are required.
- Public/Internal Contact: Public 90%; internal 10%.
- Mental Effort: Moderate to heavy.
- Interruptions: Constant.
- Work Environment: Inside and outside.
- Physical Demands:
- Lifting: Must be able to physically restrain individuals when required. Must be able to lift fifty pounds or more on occasion. Requires stooping, bending, crawling, walking, running, climbing, etc.
- Use of Equipment: Vehicle, firearms, telephone, office equipment for preparing reports, etc.
- Vehicle Operations: Must operate automobile in emergency situations.
- Graduation from high school or equivalent (G.E.D.) and certified by Kentucky Peace Officers Professional Standards.