Entry Level Police Officer

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Skills:

Job Specific Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to maintain self-discipline and credibility through honest and ethical behavior and must have strong skills and abilities in a wide variety of areas including communication, creative problem solving, community service, teamwork and leadership
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws governing traffic, drug possession and use, and general behavior
• Understanding of City landmarks and geography; understanding of general geography of neighboring cities/counties
• Basic computer skills for report writing
• Safe and efficient driving skills
• Excellent physical condition
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills; attention to detail
• Ability to efficiently and effectively use firearms
• Ability to operate various electronic devices including two-way radios, tasers, radar speed units, cameras, etc.
• Ability to physically subdue violent or fleeing criminals
• Ability to remain calm, think clearly, and act quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to use courage and discernment in dangerous situations
• Ability to use tact and communicate effectively with the public and coworkers
• Ability to communicate and/or negotiate with dangerous, angry, and/or frightened individuals

Mental

Activities:

• Interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English
• Problem analysis and decision making skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and/or independent action
• Ability to exercise discretion in sensitive or confidential matters
• Mentoring skills

Physical

Activities:

• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, repetitive motions of the feet, reaching, sitting, bending, kneeling, handling, feeling
• Continuous talking, hearing, fingering, repetitive motions of the hands and wrists, grasping
• Occasional running, fighting, wrestling
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry at least 80 pounds
• Ability to drive various automobiles, off-road vehicles, bicycles
• Ability to operate various weapons

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years of age. No maximum age limit.
• Must be a United States Citizen or authorized resident alien
• Must be able to complete a thorough background check which includes a psychological and medical examination, polygraph and pre-employment drug screening
• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Complete a state certified law enforcement academy

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