Police Officer-Patrol

The City of Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an alcohol/drug‑free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

City of Germantown public servants exist, first and foremost, to protect and enhance the quality of life of those we serve; every position on the Germantown team has a shared responsibility and accountability to fulfill this purpose. Through the constant alignment of individual actions, behaviors and performance with our organization’s values system, Germantown public servants demonstrate a steadfast commitment to our greater mission of Excellence.

Every day. The expectation for senior leaders is to model The Germantown Way at all times for those they influence and interact with daily.

Under general supervision, perform full range of police duties including routine patrol, law enforcement, preliminary investigations, and traffic control for a designated area on an assigned shift. With experience and training, may be assigned to specialized assignments including, but not limited to investigations, tactical, community relations, school resource, and administrative or staff functions.

• Police Officer Recruit – Entry Level – $27.9639 hourly / $61,800.22 annually
• Police Officer 1 – Commissioned Officer – $29.3341 hourly / $64,828.36 annually
• Police Officer 2 – $30.7715 hourly / $68,005.02 annually
• Police Officer 3 – $32.2549 hourly / $71,283.33 annually
• Police Officer 4 – $33.8671 hourly / $74,846.29 annually
• Police Officer 5 – $35.5605 hourly / $78,588.71 annually

Note:

Rates are based on a 42.5‑hour work week.

• Patrol designated area of the City by radio‑equipped car, bicycle, or on foot to prevent, discover, and deter crime, enforce criminal law, direct traffic, and enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.
• Respond to calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, domestic and neighborhood disturbances, assaults, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies.
• Write detailed reports on police‑related activities.
• Interview persons with complaints and make proper disposition or direct them to the proper authorities.
• Secure crime scenes, administer first aid, arbitrate disputes, conduct preliminary and follow‑up investigations, gather evidence, obtain witness statements, apprehend suspects, make arrests and transport offenders.
• Enter and retrieve data and information using a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT).
• Give advice and general information to inquiries from the public.
• When assigned, conduct criminal and/or undercover investigations.
• Testify as a witness in court in connection with written citations, arrests and investigations.
• Assist in the training of departmental personnel.
• Attend periodic training classes in police methods, first aid, firearms and related subjects.
• Keep informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential for problems within assigned area.
• Must be punctual and timely in meeting all job performance requirements, including but not limited to attendance and tardiness standards and work deadlines.

• Assist with desk functions by answering phone, greeting and assisting visitors and taking incident reports.
• Performs related tasks as required.

• General knowledge of department rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the geography of the City.
• Skill in communicating in writing and/or in person on a one‑on‑one basis for the purpose of influencing, motivating and convincing. Skill in mediating conflicts.
• Proficient skill in the use of firearms.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and related police software applications and programs.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written orders.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and documents.
• Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and…