Police Officer: Cadet

Position Title

Police Officer

Police

Police Sergeant or Assigned Supervisor

Non-Exempt

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Patrol assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crime, and arrest violators.

• $15,000 hiring bonuses for eligible currently certified law enforcement officers.
• Lateral pay incentives for experienced officers.
• Longevity incentive pay offered after ten years of full‑time service with the city.
• Take‑home car program (must live within twelve miles of city limits and not in another incorporated city or county).
• ProviDRs Care/Nexus network health insurance through Luminaire and Blue Cross Blue Shield dental insurance.
• All uniforms and equipment provided.
• Patrol division works a 12‑hour shift; officers work an alternating three days on, two days off schedule with every other weekend being a three‑day weekend off.
• Compensation for all training completed.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• One paid personal day per year.
• Vacation time earned at the rate of one day per month for the first nine years of employment; starting at year ten, the employee earns 1.5 days per month.
• Sick time earned at the rate of one day per month with a ninety‑day maximum accumulation; an annual sick leave bonus program pays yearly once the time is maxed out.
• Tuition reimbursement program for college classes, up to $2,500 per year.
• Computer and firearm purchase program offered yearly for all full‑time employees after probationary period.
• Fully equipped in‑house fitness center for all police and fire/EMS employees.

• Visible tattoos must not be offensive in wording, design, or language and must conform to department policy.
• Men are not allowed to wear earrings on duty.
• Women may wear one set of earrings on duty.
• No facial piercings visible while on duty.
• Officers must live within a twenty‑minute response time to Winfield.

• Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
• Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
• Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
• Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
• Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies.
• Assist fire department, ambulance service, and other agencies as required.
• Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances.
• Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
• Assist new employees as needed.
• Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and whether a crime has been committed.
• Act as an official escort when leading funeral processions or firefighters.
• Deliver speeches to schools and civic groups as required.
• Deal with the public in a manner that positively promotes the image of the City and handles complaints and needs tactfully.
• "This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor."

• Active listening – giving full attention to what others say, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking – conveying information effectively to others.
• Social perceptiveness – being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Critical thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Service orientation – actively looking for ways to help people.
• Reading comprehension – understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Persuasion – persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Negotiation – bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Active learning – understanding the…