Police Officer

Overview

THE FINEST PEOPLE WORK HERE, SHOULT YOU? MPD is recruiting for entry-level Police Officers. We're seeking candidates who are driven, possess strong communication abilities, and thrive in team-oriented environments. Our officers operate within a culture that values fresh and innovative ideas, empowering them to find new ways to enhance the service we provide to our community. MPD's dedicated team consists of nearly 190 employees and over 30 volunteers, committed to delivering excellent police services and outstanding customer service in all operations.

This role is for Patrol Officers tasked with covering one of the five beats in our City. We require our officers to not only respond to service calls but also actively patrol their assigned areas and build relationships with our citizens. Officers are encouraged to seek innovative solutions to recurrent issues to help reduce crime.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area, enforces traffic and criminal laws; observes and investigates unusual conditions in facilities, property or other areas; conducts investigations of felony and misdemeanor criminal activities; secures crime scenes as appropriate; investigates suspicious persons, vehicles, circumstances; deters crime by providing high visibility; takes appropriate action or makes arrests; transports arrested individuals for booking, as required; issues citations and warnings; investigates accidents; reports public safety hazards; and directs traffic.
• Assists the public regarding directions, laws, and other information as needed.
• Prepares and disseminates reports and makes recommendations on actions to be taken.
• Investigates local, state, and federal crimes which may include determining appropriate actions, resources, who to interview, appropriate evidence to be collected, and whether illegal activities are civil or criminal infractions.
• Responds to calls for service, determining level of emergency, formulating tactics, and deciding whether a report should be written.
• Enforces local, state, and federal laws; cites and / or arrests violators; provides credible court testimonies.
• Investigates traffic offenses and vehicular collisions; instructs public safety classes; conducts emergency traffic control activities; participates in specialty details; investigates a variety of in-depth cases, interrogations, and processes evidence.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications :

Additional requirements :

Work Schedule and Training

The patrol teams operate on 3 / 12 and 4 / 10 weekly schedules, with an additional 8-hour training day each month. Monthly training covers defensive tactics, EVOC, crisis negotiation, MRT skills, HAZMAT awareness, ethics, leadership development, CPR / first aid, and up-to-date legal information.

Benefits

Essential Functions

This position is part of the Medford Police Officers Association (MPOA) employee group.

Application Process

Learn more about our benefits HERE

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