Police

Police Department

Rate of Pay: $23.25 - $29.06

Status:
Two Weeks

Details:
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Police Officers perform basic level police duties including patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, crime prevention, and other related law enforcement activities. The Police Officer works under the supervision of a field training officer or a sergeant and exercises some degree of discretion in decision making and independent judgment within established guidelines. Police Officers are expected to meet Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training certification requirements within one year of hire.

• Must be 21 by date of hire
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State
• Must be able to meet Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) for employment
• Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years are not allowed; previous convictions older than seven years may be considered
• Must be of high moral character and free of any recent major or habitual violations of the law, including drug usage or other activities or associations that would affect credibility as a police officer
• Must successfully pass all phases of the hiring process
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation

• Required:
  
  A high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of full‑time work experience, college attendance, or active military service beyond high school, or a combination of these.
• Desired: A two‑year community college degree or vocational school training in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or a related field;
  Spanish‑English bilingual knowledge will be eligible for additional pay.

The City pays 100% of employee's medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums. We offer a Wellness Program that rewards you for exercising, nutrition and volunteering.

The City of Jerome is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer and is a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Jerome is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status. Qualified veterans who provide required documentation will receive preference in accordance with Idaho state law.