Police Officer

PAY & BENEFITS:

• Pay for Police Officer begins at $64,687.35 yearly and is based upon applicable experience.
• Priority is given to currently certified officers.
• In addition to the base salary, this full‑time position is eligible for an annual performance bonus as well as a longevity bonus.

• Paid Holidays: 13 days
• Paid Time Off: 0-4 years of service = 23 days (7.08 hours per pay period)
• Longevity Bonus:
  Based on Years of Service
• Merit Pay:
  Based on performance (Annual Salary increase and Bonus)

• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life Insurance (1x Salary or $50k minimum, $10k spouse, & $5k child)
• Retirement Match
• Education Reimbursement
• Free Wellness Programs and Free Gym Access

HSA: $20 single $110 family

OAP: $25 single $150 family

The purpose of this classification is to maintain law and order within the Town of Smyrna. Duties and responsibilities include providing protection of life and property, enforcing federal, state and local laws, responding to emergency/non-emergency situations, investigating criminal activity, issuing citations, and arresting violators. Work is performed under general supervision, reports to Police Sergeant. The following duties are normal for this position.

The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
• Apprehends and assists in the prosecution of criminal, traffic and municipal violations, and provides a variety of community service activities to members of the public.
• Patrols designated areas via motor vehicle, on foot, or by other means to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations; inspects doors, windows, and premises of residential/commercial buildings/properties to ensure security or to detect suspicious conditions; responds to active alarms at residences, businesses, and industries; checks suspicious vehicles, persons, or situations; maintains high visibility in the community; reports observed safety hazards or unsafe conditions such as missing, fallen, or damaged street or warning signs.
• Responds to calls relayed by dispatchers, including domestic disputes, abuse, assaults, rape, burglaries, thefts, fatalities, abduction, lost/missing persons, search/rescue operations, traffic accidents, property damage, alarms, bomb threats, natural disasters, public service duties, stranded motorists, motorist lockouts, or other problem situations.
• Prepares, obtains, and/or serves criminal/civil warrants.
• Participates in court activities; responds to court subpoenas; prepares case files and evidence for presentation in court; testifies and presents evidence during court.
• Provides assistance or backup support to other officers, dispatchers, court officers, jail personnel, emergency medical providers, fire department personnel, other law enforcement agencies, or other public service agencies as needed; provides emergency response on a twenty‑four hour basis as needed.
• Operates a variety of standard and specialized machinery, equipment, and tools associated with law enforcement, which may include a police vehicle, standard / emergency vehicles, firearms, chemical weapons, emergency equipment, alcohol testing equipment, drug testing kits, processing kits, handcuffs, baton, flashlight, fire extinguisher, measuring devices, tape recorder, radio/communications equipment, telephone, hand tools, or general office equipment.
• Inspects and maintains assigned police vehicle, uniform, weapons, or other equipment.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions,…