Probationary Police Officer

Salary: $69,160.00 – $72,800.00 Annually

Closing Date: 5/31/2025

Position Summary:

The Uniform Patrol Officer is responsible for serving as the Department’s first contact with the public in most incidents, as a responder to requests for services. Direct supervision is received from the Uniform Corporal, Sergeant, or Lieutenant. General supervision is received from the Deputy Chiefs and Chief of Police.

Essential Functions:

1. Personal Appearance – Uniform and equipment have a professional appearance including personal hygiene and grooming.
2. Preparation For Duty – Before shift check prior shift activity reports, their departmental mailbox, and restock any forms for paper work needed. Passes on vital information to others during roll-call sessions held prior to each shift.
3. Knowledge of all departmental forms used in the course of day-to-day activity and incidental to arrest.
4. Personal Conduct – Display conduct on and off duty that holds a positive and professional image within the department and the community. Abide by the Police Officer Code of Ethics and Cannon of Ethics.
5. Respond to scenes of crimes and accidents, providing assistance and security as well as preservation of the crime scene. Complete preliminary investigations and process scenes for evidence. Gather information and provide written reports that are easy to read, concise, factual, neatly prepared and turned in on time.
6. Maintain a respect for superiors from FTO to all trainers and supervisors while keeping a good rapport with other officers. Obey lawful orders and be accountable for own actions.
7. Patrol all streets in the city limits for the purpose of traffic enforcement, detecting and deterring crime, while responding to calls for service at anytime on patrol.
8. Maintain efficient operation of departmental vehicles, communication systems, and other assigned equipment; such as personal equipment/apparel, body armor, mobile data equipment, cameras, and radar.
9. Enforce all City, State, and Federal ordinances and laws.
10. In accordance with on-duty responsibilities an officer may be called on while off-duty to render assistance or initiate an arrest for the safety of the officer and the community.
11. Maintain all requirements for training within the department and any outside training required.
12. Complete regularly assigned duties with a minimal amount of direct supervision.
13. Maintain good public relations with citizens and community agencies.
14. Assists all other law enforcement agencies when properly requested.
15. Reports all nuisances or other matters affecting public safety such as but not limited to traffic lights, street lamps, or signs.
16. Perform other related duties as may be assigned; such as Bicycle Patrol, Emergency Response Team, D.A.R.E., etc.
17. Adhere to the rules and regulations of the Plainfield Police Department.
18. Respond to emergencies, immediately and correctly prioritizing necessary actions. Respond to disasters, civil disturbances, and other unusual circumstances when required. Engage in the pursuit of motor vehicles when required, within the guidelines set by department policy.
19. Find priority problems in assigned work area on a continual basis and adjust patrols and enforcement activity accordingly. Keep up-to-date with Crime Analysis reports and work toward achieving the department’s problem oriented or community policing strategies.
20. Prepare for court testimony and provide accurate, detailed accounts of cases when called upon to testify.
21. Conduct all necessary searches within the Constitutional requirements; such as searches at scene of a crime, inventory searches, stop and frisk, and consent searches.
22. Conduct interviews with suspects, witnesses, and victims.
23. Knowledgeable in use of force policies, and prepared to use deadly force and less than lethal force when situation requires.
24. Arrest suspects both with or without a warrant, utilize alternatives to arrest when prudent, and use discretion in dealing with all citizens.
25. Transport and process prisoners upon arrest, to court, and to correctional facilities.
26. Other Duties – The Patrol Officer is to serve at the will of the Chief of Police to oversee and assure completion of any and all projects and assignments designated by the Chief of Police.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Lateral transfers must be law enforcement certified and salary will be based on experience.
• Must complete all of the Plainfield Metropolitan Police Department recruitment phases successfully and be sworn in as prescribed in the Policy Manual.
• Valid Driver’s License