Jefferson Police Department - Police Officer Armed (prior police experience)- Full Time - Various Locations & Shifts

About the role

This is training level work in general police duties and activities involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws, and the general investigation of crimes. Jefferson Police officer recruits receive formal, mandatory training at the Act 120 Police Academy, and preparatory on-the-job experience in the field to be fully certified and capable of assuming full patrol duties. Work is performed under supervision and guidance of senior police officers, and requires regular exposure to uncontrolled, emerging, and/or unpredictable conditions. This work requires frequent exercise, motion and moderate physical exertion.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Receives formal Academy training and upon graduating an academy, on-the-job training necessary to perform general duties of the Jefferson Police Officer.
• Learns Police procedures, practices and techniques.
• Learns and understands laws, statutes, and regulations essential to law enforcement activities.
• Understands and carries out oral and written instructions.
• Satisfactorily completes the prescribed police academy training course work.
• Learns and develops skill in the use and care of firearms in order to satisfactorily complete the required firearms qualification course.
• Satisfactorily completes and performs the physical functions of the job and academy requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Jefferson Security experience or prior Law Enforcement or Military experience required.
• Able to pass Physical Fitness, Psychological, and Drug testing examinations established by Jefferson for this position (all divisions).
• PA Armed positions only: meets the requirements of Act 501.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• No discipline on file for six months prior to application filing.
• Lethal Weapons Training Act Certification F - Pennsylvania State Police.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Physical Demands: Lift over 50 lbs., push/pull up to 140 lbs., carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.