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TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT AT THE LINK PROVIDED : ~~~

CURRENTLY HIRING AT $32.00 / HOUR

$4.00 / HOUR NIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

LATERAL SIGN ON BONUS!

Officers from agencies with 20 or more certified officers : $13,000.

Officers from agencies with 19 or fewer certified officers : $10,500.

Recruitment Documents

Police Officer Testing Process

WLEA Fitness Standards

Female Cooper Fitness Standards

Male Cooper Fitness Standards

Polygraph Advisement

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property.

• Conducts investigations into witnessed or alleged criminal activity; interviews and takes statements from witnesses, victims, and suspects; collects and processes physical evidence, including submitting evidence for laboratory testing.
• Responds to calls for service in all types of emergency situations, including medical emergencies, civil disputes, criminal complaints, aggressive or violent individuals, etc.
• Patrols assigned area and conducts proactive law enforcement; identifies signs of criminal activities and responds accordingly.
• Performs traffic enforcement duties; conducts traffic stops when violations are observed; issues citations.
• Documents incidents and prepares required reports.
• Assists in the preparation of court documents, including search and arrest warrants.
• Serves arrest warrants, search warrants, and criminal subpoenas; enforces court orders.
• Performs the duties of a Field Training Officer as assigned.
• Serves on special teams and task forces as assigned; serves as a School Resource Officer as assigned; serves as a Detective as assigned.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Completes required training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, town ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
• Skill in operating radios and communications equipment.

Skill in operating radar equipment.

Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Sergeant or Corporal assigns work in terms of general instructions. Work is reviewed for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include state and federal laws, traffic laws, city ordinances, court rulings, constitutional guidelines, training manuals, and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF WORK

CONTACTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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