Police Officer

Kalispell, MT
Kalispell Police Department

Salary: $33.28 hour

Closing Date: 12/23/2024

Position Summary:

Performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.

Essential Functions:

  • Work on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control/enforcement, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation, and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
  • Work an assigned shift using judgment in deciding course of action. Expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
  • Maintain normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent.
  • Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws, ordinances, and policies;
  • Respond to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.
  • Interrogate/interview suspects and witnesses.
  • Recognize, preserve, and document evidence.
  • Prepare cases and testify in court proceedings.
  • Prepare a variety of reports and records including, but not limited to: investigation, arrest and accident reports.
  • Undertake community-oriented police work and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug abuse education and traffic safety.
  • Coordinate activities with other officers and/or other City departments as needed. Exchange information with other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney, Judges, and Municipal Prosecutor’s Office regarding cases, policies and procedures.
  • Maintain contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about Department activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver’s license; applicants driving history will be taken into consideration.
  • U.S. citizen;
  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • Must be able to read and write the English language;
  • Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State Driver’s License without record of suspension or revocation in any state;
  • Ability to meet Department’s and States physical standards.
  • Ability to adhere to the Kalispell Police Department’s Tattoo/Body Piercing Policy

Preferred Requirements:

  • A two-year or greater college degree, or;
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience.