Police Officer

About the role

The purpose of this position is to respond to citizen calls for service, provide a police presence in the community to encourage citizens to feel safe, conduct law enforcement activities and operations, and investigate crimes.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all city ordinances, state and federal laws.
• Patrols the city and responds to citizen requests and complaints regarding possible criminal activity.
• Enforces all parking ordinances.
• Issues warnings and citations to violators of city and state regulations.
• Ars arrest violators and transports to other facilities.
• Investigates suspicious and criminal activity.
• Responds to emergency calls, traffic accidents and general requests for assistance.
• Conducts crime scene search investigations.
• Lifts fingerprints, takes photographs, interviews suspects and takes statements.
• Writes offense, incident, arrest and impoundment reports.
• Informs the community of crime prevention, public safety and public awareness programs.
• Appears in court and testifies under oath.
• Performs special assignments as required, such as investigative, park patrol, parking enforcement or crime prevention.

Requirements

• Minimum of 45 college credit hours preferred.
• Basic certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license and driving record in good standing.
• Five years' experience in law enforcement preferred.

Qualifications

• Sufficient physical ability to bend, run, lift and crawl into small spaces.
• Must be able to restrain suspects.
• May patrol in a patrol vehicle, bicycle or on foot.

Skills

None specifically listed in the job posting.

Benefits

Additional Compensation
Education Pay: $600-$1200 annually
Certification Pay: $600-$1800 annually
Police Expert Pay: $1800 annually
Shift Differential: $300- $600 annually depending on shift

Pay

Starting Pay
After 6 Months: $81,931.20
After 1 but < 3 years: $86,008.00
After 3 but < 6 years: $90,313.60
After 6 but < 10 years: $94,889.60
10+ years: $104,540.80

Schedule

Works 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.