Police Officer; Lateral​/Academy Graduate

Position

Under general supervision of a Police Corporal, Sergeant, or Watch Commander, performs in an assigned area of responsibility, responds to calls, observes violations, and enforces public safety and traffic laws, regulations and ordinances; performs crime prevention and investigation work to protect life and property; discusses problems, complaints and violations with citizens, residents and visitors; testifies in court hearings; assists other officers and performs special detail work as needed;

and does other work as assigned. Solves community related problems and prepares comprehensive written and dictated reports.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis but please apply early for first consideration. All interested candidates must submit a completed online application in order to be considered. Applications will be screened carefully and selected candidates will be invited to participate in an evaluation process which will include the following:

• Physical Agility Test (P.A.T.)
• Oral Panel Interview

Candidates must successfully complete the P.A.T. with a score of 75 points or higher to proceed to the Oral Panel Interview.

Those who successfully complete both testing components will be placed on an eligibility list. A pre‑background interview will be scheduled upon successful completion of the panel interview stage. The appointing authority will review all job‑related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the city.

Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a thorough background security investigation, polygraph examination, psychological screening, and pre‑employment physical examination including a drug test.

• Responds quickly and correctly in emergency situations and makes field decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures in any given law enforcement assignment.
• Patrols assigned district by automobile, motorcycle/bicycle, ATV, or on foot in order to prevent and detect crime activity and enforce laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Responds to radio communications, computer prompts or citizen requests and investigates reported disorders, observed violations, and related incidents.
• Notes and reports traffic problems, abandoned or damaged vehicles, and other safety hazards.
• Issues verbal warnings or written citations for parking, moving, and municipal violations.
• Investigates traffic accidents and directs and controls the flow of traffic at the scene of accidents, signal failures, special events, natural and unnatural catastrophes in adverse weather conditions.
• Investigates and prepares reports on complaints, accidents, offenses and damages to property; interviews witnesses and suspects.
• Restores order and maintains peace at public gatherings or in conflict situations.
• Collects and preserves physical evidence in accordance with department policy and laws.
• Observes and reports conditions conducive to crime activity.
• Provides information and assistance to the public in a respectful manner.
• Pursues and apprehends suspects.
• Makes arrests and advises suspects of rights.
• Prepares crime and arrest reports and documents other situations such as traffic accidents and civil disputes.
• Appears in Court to testify regarding arrests or other law enforcement activity and case evidence and civil cases.
• Searches and transports prisoners.
• Completes booking (e.g., digital camera, fingerprinting).
• Administers emergency first aid to injured or incapacitated persons until medical personnel are present.
• Participates in classroom and field training exercises.
• Treats Citizens, suspects and fellow employees with respect.
• May be recalled to duty to respond to emergency situations.
• May perform the duties of Acting Police Sergeant or Field Training Officer as directed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

* Please note all Academy Graduates spend their initial probationary year in field training.

Any combination demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered…