Police Officer – Lateral Transfer
Salary: $31.83 – $39.17 Hourly.
Position Summary:
The online application must be completed before candidates can receive consideration for this position. When completing the online application, candidates must fill in all fields that apply. The work experience section must be completed even if a resume is included. Candidates should enter entire work history, including all internships and volunteer experience.
Essential Functions:
1) 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.
2) Observes traffic and enforces violations.
3) Performs investigations of crimes and accidents including burglary, theft, vandalism, traffic accidents, etc. and takes appropriate action.
4) Prepares all necessary reports related to patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, disturbances, etc.
5) Responds to public and domestic complaints taking appropriate action including acting as mediator, subduing/apprehending suspect, issuing citations, etc.
6) Answers phones. Responds to walk-in complaints.
7) Attends roll call.
8) Makes public presentations.
9) Issues subpoenas, citations, and warrants.
10) Gives testimony in court.
11) Seizes and submits evidence.
12) Assists Fire Department personnel on squad calls. Assists other agencies as needed. Patrols special events as assigned.
13) Trains Patrol Officers as required.
14) Participates in mandatory training.
15) Carries, qualifies and maintains a firearm.
16) Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Minimum of an Associate Degree or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university by December 31, 2024.
- 18 years of age or older.
- U.S. citizen with no felony convictions.
- Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.