Lateral Police Officer

General Statement of Duties

The City of Jerome is a dynamic organization which positively affects our citizens every day. Every position within the City is expected to be a leader within our organization, as well as in our community.
Police Officer I performs basic level police duties including patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, crime prevention, and other related law enforcement activities. Police Officers may also be assigned to specialized law enforcement duties as needed. Work may be performed under minimal direct supervision and requires a high degree of discretion in decision making and independent judgment within established guidelines.

• Works an assigned shift exercising judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
• Maintains constant communication with dispatch by radio or telephone.
• Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances; patrols city streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations and to otherwise serve and protect.
• Responds to general calls for service, crimes in progress, and emergency calls such as alarms, robberies, assaults, disturbances, domestic disputes, civil disputes fights, drunkenness, vehicle crashes, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc.
• Takes appropriate law enforcement action, arrests violators, files criminal charges, and serves arrest warrants.
• Conducts criminal investigations including interviewing or interrogating suspects, witnesses and other persons. Investigates crime scenes and preserves and collects evidence.
• Investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents. Summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles. Documents scene and prepares appropriate reports.
• Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift or as assigned.
• Conducts traffic stops and issues warnings, citations or takes other appropriate enforcement action.
• Prepares cases for court, coordinates with prosecuting attorneys, and testifies in court proceedings.
• Prepares a variety of reports and forms including crime reports, incident reports, collision reports, and other forms or reports as required or directed.
• Provides information and assistance such as assistance to motorists, crime prevention, community resources, traffic safety, problem solving etc.
• Uses reasonable and necessary physical force when appropriate.
• Coordinates activities and communicates with other city departments and other law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Operates office computers, mobile data computers, electronic ticketing systems, and other electronic devices.
• Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Attends department meetings and communicates regularly with supervisors and co‑workers.
• Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Provides timely, courteous, and thorough customer service.
• Communicates daily with cross‑functional teams regarding issues, events, and updates.
• Maintains a proper professional image and generates positive public image.
• Expected to be a leader within the organization as well as in our community.

• Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by a two‑year community college degree or vocational school training in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, military, or work experience.
• Must meet the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements to be a certified police officer.
• Idaho POST Basic Certification or the equivalent from another state.
• At least one year experience as a full‑time law enforcement officer.
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice process; federal, state, and city rules, regulations, procedures, and judicial rulings…