Police Officer - Entry Level

Salary Information / Premiums

• All entry level officers are hired at $8,141/monthly - Patrol Officer I.
• Promotion to Patrol Officer II occurs when the officer enters the FTO program.
• Patrol Officer II salary range is $8,/monthly.
• Entry level officers are eligible for a $1,000 sign‑on bonus
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• Education Premium of 4% for an Associate Degree or 6% for a Bachelor's or Master's.
  • Please click on the link below to view our salary table and other hazard and premium pays.
    • 2026 Salary Table
• City contributes 1% of base wage towards a deferred compensation plan. An additional 3% is available for passing the annual Physical Fitness Test.
• City contributes 3% into a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA Plan.
• A 3% interpreter premium is available post academy.
• Take Home Car Program:
  Officers are issued a take home vehicle after completion of FTO.

Perform general duty police work involving the protection of life and property; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; prevention and investigation of crimes and maintenance of order, and positively engage with community members on an assigned shift. Work is performed independently and as part of a team. Tasks are completed with general guidelines and require independent judgment. Contribute to the Department and City’s vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties.

• Reports To:
  
  Police Sergeant
• Supervises:
  None

• Contribute to an environment of respect and teamwork.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Respond to emergency and routine dispatched calls as directed.
• Patrol the City on an assigned shift in a police vehicle, on a motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot; patrol business and residential districts occasionally on foot to provide an element of safety by obvious visibility; look for crimes or potential crimes in progress.
• Answer 911 calls and complaints involving criminal and non‑criminal activities.
• Administer emergency first aid to injured or incapacitated persons as required.
• Stop traffic violators, identify suspicious individuals, and take appropriate lawful action; apprehend violators or offenders of the law, sometimes involving a substantial element of personal danger and lawful, reasonable use of physical force.
• Use de‑escalation techniques to increase likelihood of compliance.
• Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as firearms, police vehicles, radios, batons, handcuffs, pepper spray, Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) breath testing equipment and others according to established procedures; maintain skill and proficiency in driving, the use of firearms, and other issued weapons.
• Enforce applicable laws.
• Manage situations professionally with respect for the rights of others.
• Accountable for actions and dealing with violations of rules, policy, or procedures on an impartial basis.
• Maintain a high standard of physical fitness.
• Search for lost or wanted persons.
• Direct traffic when required.
• Determine when a lawful search or arrest can or should be attempted; determine when physical force should be used on an individual and the extent of such force as governed by state law or department policy.
• Develop knowledge about known offenders and correlate reported offenses; recover lost or stolen property; prepare affidavits and search warrants; interview witnesses and suspects; use informants and other investigative aids.
• Appear in court to present evidence and to testify against persons accused of crimes.
• Write police and other related reports.
• Provide assistance and direct citizens to appropriate resources as necessary.
• Take direction from a police supervisor.
• Participate in community engagement activities including attend community events and meetings and conduct business checks.
• Participate in training programs as required.
• Remain current with legislation, court rulings, department policy, and relevant technological advancements as it relates to assignment.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform related work as required.

• High school degree or a GED.
• Not less than 21 years of…