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:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent (G.E.D.) and certified by Kentucky Peace Officers Professional
- Valid Kentucky drivers license required.
- Must have completed required basic training, and must complete required annual training.
- Must be able to work irregular shifts. Must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at all hours.