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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionThe Frederick Police Department is currently seeking Colorado POST Certified Police Officers Why work at the Frederick Police Department? 
<ul>
<li>The mission of every employee at the Town of Frederick is to Foster an Exceptional and Inclusive Community that is Built on What Matters. Each employee is measured by the ability to adhere to the Towns core values of Family, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication.</li>
<li>Make a difference by contributing to the safety and well-being of our vibrant, growing community.</li>
<li>Access a variety of training programs, special assignments, professional growth, and career advancement opportunities.</li>
<li>Competitive pay and comprehensive total rewards package.</li>
</ul>
POLICE OFFICER PAY SCALE Entry: $95,189.10 per year Step 2: $100,215.48 per year Step 3: $105,481.92 per year Step 4: $111,032.46 per year Step 5: $116,858.01 per year (5+ years experience) BENEFITS 
<ul>
<li>Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with generous employer contribution</li>
<li>Vacation beginning at 234 hours per year + 80 hours of Sick time</li>
<li>11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday</li>
<li>FPPA pension</li>
<li>Take home vehicles</li>
<li>Employer paid Life and Disability</li>
<li>12 weeks of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)</li>
<li>$3,000 annual tuition reimbursement</li>
</ul>
Additional Benefits and Perks: 
<ul>
<li>Voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
<li>Off-duty and bilingual pay</li>
<li>Free golf at our golf course</li>
<li>Free membership to the Carbon Valley Recreation Center, access to the Town's gym facility and Wellness House</li>
</ul>
 TO APPLY Candidates must complete a full Town of Frederick application to be considered for this position. First, complete the digital form on the Towns Job Opportunities page and hit Submit Application. Next, thoroughly complete all required questions on the application, complete your digital signature, and click Submit. NATURE OF WORK Frederick Police Officers maintain civil order and enforce laws and ordinances. Police Officers are responsible for the preservation of the public peace, protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, and proper enforcement of the laws and ordinances of the Town. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed herein are illustrative of the essential duties of the job, and do not include all duties that may be required. 
<ul>
<li>Patrol the Town of Frederick diligently, responding promptly to complaints, calls, arrests, or emergencies.</li>
<li>Enforce all traffic laws impartially, including parking and bicycle violations.</li>
<li>Investigate reported crimes and apprehend suspects.</li>
<li>Complete reports and other required case paperwork.</li>
<li>Keep immediate supervisor informed of assigned case progress.</li>
<li>Care for and preserve physical evidence, following policy for disposition.</li>
<li>Use investigative aids as needed.</li>
<li>Question and document suspicious persons.</li>
<li>Monitor known criminals and use legal means to suppress criminal activities.</li>
<li>Share crime suppression information with fellow officers and other agencies.</li>
<li>Complete the booking process for prisoners.</li>
<li>Follow juvenile code procedures.</li>
<li>Report unsafe buildings, nuisances, and public hazards to supervisors.</li>
<li>Monitor and ensure safety at schools, businesses prone to robbery, and places where criminals may congregate.</li>
<li>Communicate law enforcement information courteously, assist the public, mediate disputes, and maintain a professional appearance.</li>
<li>Inspect and maintain assigned patrol unit cleanliness and serviceability.</li>
<li>Properly care for assigned equipment.</li>
<li>Testify in court or DMV hearings as necessary.</li>
<li>Work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with possible overtime.</li>
</ul>
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING 
<ul>
<li>Current Colorado Peace Officer Certification or ability to obtain provisional Colorado POST Certificate by date of hire</li>
<li>Minimum 21 years of age</li>
<li>High school diploma or GED</li>
<li>Valid Colorado drivers license with a safe driving record</li>
<li>No felony convictions or history of domestic violence</li>
<li>Demonstrated history of personal and professional honesty, integrity, and good judgment</li>
<li>Preference will be given to applicants who have no history of use, sale, or possession of illegal substances</li>
<li>Ability to qualify to possess a firearm in accordance with Federal and/or State regulations</li>
</ul>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of Police practices, procedures, and equipment.</li>
<li>Knowledge of basic computer skills.</li>
<li>Knowledge of geographical area and surrounding areas.</li>
<li>Ability to learn new concepts and methods of law enforcement.</li>
<li>Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives and keep accurate records.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively in writing, including use of proper grammar and legible handwriting.</li>
<li>Ability to successfully complete certification training and field officer training program.</li>
<li>Strong observational skills or ability to develop them.</li>
<li>Ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation.</li>
<li>Ability to perform essential physical functions of the job.</li>
<li>Ability to use and control firearms.</li>
<li>Ability to learn and perform self-defense and control techniques.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships as necessitated by various work assignments.</li>
<li>Ability to adapt quickly to situations, and to choose an effective, reasonable course of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances in each unique situation.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a team environment.</li>
</ul>
PHYSICAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT The physical demands listed herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. This list may not be all-inclusive. 
<ul>
<li>This work requires varying degrees of physical responses from sedentary work to very physically demanding work, due to the nature of unpredictable and unforeseeable events that characterize police work.</li>
<li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see and hear, and to use hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.</li>
<li>Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and on occasion drag or carry up to 165 pounds.</li>
<li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in high, precarious places; in outside weather conditions, and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or blood pathogens, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration. The employee occasionally experiences hazards to personal safety from gun fire and physical confrontations. Periodically, the employee is in stressful situations.</li>
<li>The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</li>
<li>Employees may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, including moisture, humidity, and/or extreme temperatures, ranging from over 100 degrees to below zero degrees Fahrenheit.</li>
</ul>
All applicants who reach the final stages of the selection process will be required to submit to and successfully pass a drug screen, thorough criminal and personal background check, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and a physical examination and agility test. All sworn personnel must successfully pass a Physical Ability Test annually. The Town of Frederick is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. The Town complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment shall be extended to all persons and the Town shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through fair and equitable hiring practices.

Police Officer- POST Certified

<h3>Job Description</h3>
DescriptionWhat You Will Do
<ul>
<li>Patrols the Hospital Campus to deter and detect criminal activity.</li>
<li>Responds to calls for service</li>
<li>Documents allegations of a crime; protects persons and property; and advises on preventative practices.</li>
<li>Performs preliminary and continued investigations.</li>
<li>Searches for and collects physical evidence; interviews witnesses and victims.</li>
<li>Enforces criminal laws by arrest or non-arrest dispositions.</li>
<li>Testifies in court.</li>
<li>Answers emergency and non-emergency calls for service.</li>
<li>Deters and detects crime utilizing efficient patrol techniques.</li>
<li>Investigates crimes by obtaining witness statements, collecting evidence and processing crime scenes.</li>
<li>Writes reports on alleged criminal incidents, follow up investigations, arrests, juvenile records.</li>
<li>Prepares criminal charges.</li>
<li>Handles prisoners, including booking, and transporting.</li>
<li>Responds to special attention requests.</li>
<li>Efficiently uses discretionary patrol time for self-initiated work.</li>
<li>Maintain a condition of readiness to efficiently and effectively respond to critical incidents.</li>
</ul>
Additional Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
<li>Complies with all policies and standards.</li>
<li>For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.</li>
<li>Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.</li>
</ul>
QualificationsEducation
<ul>
<li>High School Equivalent / GED (Required) </li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities
<ul>
<li> Efficiently, effectively and productively complete the essential work function of the position without direct supervision the majority of the time. (Required proficiency) </li>
<li> Thorough knowledge of the accepted practices of delivering police service. (Required proficiency) </li>
<li> Good knowledge of human relation techniques. (Required proficiency) </li>
<li> Training and proficiency in firearms, defensive tactics, less lethal force equipment, LEADS, domestic violence and legal updates. (Required proficiency) </li>
<li> Thorough knowledge of state and local laws, recent court rulings, case law, search and seizure, and laws of arrest. (Required proficiency) </li>
<li> Protect the constitutional rights of citizens. (Required proficiency) </li>
<li> Proper use and care of department equipment and vehicles. (Required proficiency) </li>
<li> Write comprehensive and detailed crime reports, accident reports, and administrative reports. (Required proficiency) </li>
<li> Effectively communicate orally. (Required proficiency) </li>
<li> Able to render credible testimony in a court of law (Required proficiency) </li>
</ul>
Licenses and Certifications
<ul>
<li>Driver's License (Valid) (Required) </li>
<li> Must possess a current and valid Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission’s Peace Officer Certificate (Required Upon Hire) </li>
</ul>
Physical Demands
<ul>
<li>Standing Constantly </li>
<li>Walking Constantly </li>
<li>Sitting Rarely </li>
<li>Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs </li>
<li>Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs </li>
<li>Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs </li>
<li>Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs </li>
<li>Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs </li>
<li>Balancing Occasionally </li>
<li>Stooping Frequently </li>
<li>Kneeling Frequently </li>
<li>Crouching Frequently </li>
<li>Crawling Occasionally </li>
<li>Reaching Occasionally </li>
<li>Handling Constantly </li>
<li>Grasping Constantly </li>
<li>Feeling Constantly </li>
<li>Talking Constantly </li>
<li>Hearing Constantly </li>
<li>Repetitive Motions Frequently </li>
<li>Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently </li>
</ul>
Travel Requirements
<ul>
<li>10% </li>
</ul>

Police Officer Portage

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties in protecting property and providing a safe learning and work environment for students, staff, and citizens. Officer serves as a link between law enforcement and the school, school administration, teachers, parents, and students. 
Essential Duties
(Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the tasks performed.)
<ul>
<li>Enforces Federal, State, and Local criminal laws and ordinances, and assists school officials with the enforcement of Board of Education Policies and Administrative Regulations regarding student conduct;</li>
<li>Prevents juvenile delinquency through close contact with students and school personnel;</li>
<li>Establishes and maintains a close partnership with school administrators and other security personnel;</li>
<li>Acts as a liaison between school personnel and students;</li>
<li>Informs students of their rights and responsibilities as lawful citizens;</li>
<li>Works with guidance counselors and other student support staff to assist and provide services to students involved in situations where referrals to service agencies are necessary;</li>
<li>Investigates criminal activity committed on or adjacent to school property;</li>
<li>Assists administration and faculty in formulating criminal justice programs;</li>
<li>Formulates crime prevention education programs to reduce the opportunity for crimes against persons or property in the schools;</li>
<li>Participates in Parent Teacher Student Administration (PTSA) meetings as requested;</li>
<li>Participates in and provides security for campus activities, student organizations, and athletic events when invited and feasible;</li>
<li>Provides traffic control during the arrival and departure of students;</li>
<li>Develops safety plans for school events;</li>
<li>Performs other duties as required.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
<ul>
<li>Ability to prepare, read, and comprehend a variety of job-related forms, reports, spreadsheets, maps, plans, records, documentation, and correspondence.</li>
<li>Ability to deal courteously, tactfully, and firmly with the general public.</li>
<li>Ability to respond adequately to inquiries or complaints.</li>
<li>Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.</li>
<li>Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form. </li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in all languages required by the job using whatever communication device or system is required (telephone, portable radio).</li>
<li>Sensitivity to cultural differences among individuals and groups of individuals.</li>
<li>Ability to operate a variety of communications equipment, machines, and devices.</li>
<li>Ability to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch.</li>
<li>Ability to work in various inside and outside environments subjected to weather changes, noise, job hazards and atmospheric conditions.</li>
<li>Ability to safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens, which may require specialized personal protective equipment.</li>
<li>Knowledge of campus policies and laws and ordinances related to arrest, search and seizure, and traffic control.</li>
<li>Knowledge of campus and local area provisions for emergency and fire situations.</li>
<li>Knowledge of principles and practices of security supervision.</li>
<li>Knowledge of how school system functions.</li>
<li>Ability to build rapport with school age children and teenagers. </li>
<li>Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action. </li>
<li>Ability to ascertain facts through personal contact and observation and to determine proper course of action. </li>
<li>Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.</li>
<li>Dependability</li>
<li>Patience</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited high school including completion of additional courses and seminar in various phases of police work. Completion of all basic requirements of North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and training Standards Commission for a certified police officer.
Equipment Operated
Personal computer, printer, copy machine, fax machine, scanner, patrol vehicle, police radio communications equipment, and other assigned equipment as required.
Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate valid North Carolina driver's license and possession of the Basic Law Enforcement certificate awarded by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Standards Commission.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Subject to normal hazards associated with law enforcement work involving some degree of risk to personal safety and exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Special Note
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Police Officer - SRO

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Are you a dedicated certified police officer looking to make a real impact? We're seeking passionate, proactive officers who are ready to take on new challenges and grow with us. Together, we can create a safer, stronger community. 
 
**ONLY CERTIFIED OFFICERS CAN APPLY**
 
Essential Job Functions:
 
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
<ul>
<li>Performs directed patrol assignments and responds to routine calls for service; assists stranded motorists and investigates abandoned vehicles; reports traffic, roadway, utility and engineering problems; directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic; responds to burglar and intrusion alarms; checks buildings for signs of unlawful entry; conducts vehicle lock-outs; performs crowd control; makes emergency notifications.</li>
<li>Enforces motor vehicle laws, including speed limits, traffic laws, OWI laws and parking laws; administers standardized field sobriety tests and breath tests.</li>
<li>Investigates vehicle accidents; sketches and photographs accident scenes; secures and processes evidence; interviews participants and witnesses; performs traffic direction and control; determines fault and contributing factors; completes reports and required paperwork.</li>
<li>Enforces criminal laws and City ordinances.</li>
<li>Conducts investigations for misdemeanors and felonies; interviews witnesses; interrogates suspects; collects information on offenders; conducts surveillance.</li>
<li>Searches persons and crime scenes; packages, transports and submits evidence; protects integrity of crime scenes.</li>
<li>Recovers and inventories stolen property.</li>
<li>Prepares probable cause affidavits and search warrants; serves civil process papers, juvenile petitions, subpoenas and mental health commitment papers.</li>
<li>Enforces court orders including writs and restraining orders.</li>
<li>Apprehends and arrests violent and non-violent misdemeanor and felony suspects; advises persons of constitutional rights; conducts field searches of arrested persons; handcuffs, fingerprints, photographs and books prisoners; explains arrest or nature of complaint to offenders; guards prisoners to prevent escape or suicide attempts; informs prisoners of bail system; inventories prisoner's belongings; transports prisoners.</li>
<li>Completes arrest report narratives, written narratives on incidents and offenses and citation forms; takes field notes and written statements from witnesses.</li>
<li>Attempts to resolve domestic disturbances; mediates landlord/tenant disputes; investigates abuse and neglect complaints; recommends social service agencies in non-criminal matters.</li>
<li>Explains civil process to citizens; seizes property in civil claims.</li>
<li>Discusses cases with prosecutor; testifies and presents physical evidence in court.</li>
<li>Investigates missing juvenile cases and investigates sex crimes involving juveniles.</li>
<li>Confronts groups of agitated or hostile persons; calms volatile situations by negotiation or conversation; uses chemical agents including tear gas and mace; breaks up large parties.</li>
<li>Responds to animal complaints; deals with vicious animals, locates rehabilitation services for wounded animals and transports stray animals to the animal control facility.</li>
<li>Evaluates the nature of common medical emergencies; administers first aid and CPR; assists in initial responses to natural deaths.</li>
<li>Provides security of incident scenes during emergency medical and fire responses.</li>
<li>Assists in ensuring personal safety and welfare of persons suffering from mental and/or emotional illness or instability; provides access to appropriate care or evaluation.</li>
<li>Evaluates potentially hazardous weather conditions; conducts inspections of areas for hazards caused by flooding/weather damage; ensures safety of motorists in affected areas.</li>
<li>Coordinates evacuation from facilities/areas affected by natural disaster, major accidents or other incidents threatening life and property.</li>
<li>Provides security escorts for movements of funds and other valuables and for at-risk persons.</li>
<li>Assists citizens in crime prevention programs; conducts home and business security surveys.</li>
<li>Speaks to children and community groups on safety and law enforcement topics; provides tours of the Police Department.</li>
<li>Conducts motor vehicle inspections for BMV registration and titling purposes.</li>
<li>Maintains condition of vehicle, equipment and Department-issued weapons.</li>
<li>Attends and successfully completes all required training sessions.</li>
<li>Performs other related duties as required.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
<ul>
<li>Ability to collect, classify, prioritize, analyze and record data.</li>
<li>Ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and advisory data and information.</li>
<li>Ability to coordinate multiple tasks or activities simultaneously.</li>
<li>Ability to exercise discretion in identifying and selecting from alternative courses of action.</li>
<li>Ability to exercise discretion in the use of force and law enforcement powers.</li>
<li>Ability to provide guidance, assistance and interpretation regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.</li>
<li>Ability to perform tasks in changing and stressful circumstances; includes ability to maintain control of emotions and actions and to make rapid decisions.</li>
<li>Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic and geometric principles and formulas.</li>
<li>Ability to operate a personal computer, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database management, incident reporting, vehicle and criminal records and other software applications as may be necessary to perform essential job functions.</li>
<li>Ability to operate police vehicle and specialized equipment, including radio and in-car computer; ability to operate vehicle at high speeds during emergency responses or pursuits.</li>
<li>Ability to utilize a variety of tools, equipment and supplies associated with law enforcement activities, including any or all of the following: pistol, shotgun, taser, baton, pepper spray, radio, portable breath test and radar gun.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively employ and maintain proficiency with a variety of Department-issued firearms and less lethal weapon systems. </li>
<li>Ability to adjust schedules for court, call-outs, training and other required activities.</li>
<li>Ability to exert heavy to extremely heavy, though not constant, physical effort, typically involving some combination of running, subduing and restraining individuals, defensive tactics, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to and exceeding 100 pounds.</li>
<li>Ability to make a forcible arrest in conditions, such as snow, rain, severe weather, temperature and noise extremes, traffic hazards, violence, toxic agents, disease or pathogenic substances. Performance of essential functions may require life-or-death decisions based on circumstances beyond incumbent's control; decisions may affect the general public and coworkers as well as incumbent.</li>
<li>Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or GED.</li>
<li>Or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.</li>
<li>Must possess and maintain a valid Indiana driver's license.</li>
<li>Must have or be able to obtain an Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Certificate.</li>
<li>Completion of Carmel Police Department's probationary period and field training program.</li>
</ul>
 
The City of Carmel, Indiana, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Certified Police Officer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
 POLICE OFFICER: Job descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the job and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property; to maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, protect life and property within the city by performing a combination of duties; suppressant crime patrol, directing traffic, enforcing State and Local Traffic laws, investigating traffic accidents, preparing and serving warrants, processing both juveniles and adults, protecting and processing crime scenes; and to perform general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Follow court procedures for municipal, county and district courts.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Patrol Officer must be able to perform, but not limited to, the following essential job duties, with or without reasonable accommodation:
· Effectively deal with unpleasant situations, irate or disturbed individuals or victims, or gruesome crime scenes.
· Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt and effectively to stressful situations.
· Operate basic police equipment (including but not limited to cameras, recorders, radar, personal computer, and laptop).
· Respond to radio calls, take command of scenes and restore the peace.
· Respond quickly and safely to the scene of a crime or an accident.
· Conduct initial interviews of complaints, victims, suspects and witnesses.
· Write reports and prepare completed misdemeanor case folders to present to the Municipal/County attorney’s office.
· Monitor, investigate and handle, as appropriate, any suspicious activities or ongoing crimes.
· Coordinate and direct vehicular traffic.
· Visit open businesses such as banks, markets, department stores, service stations, and other types to establish a rapport with owners.
· Book suspects and evidence and transport them to the appropriate detention facility.
· Respond to questions from citizens and agencies.
· Attend meetings as assigned or required.
· Use good judgement in all decision-making and in carrying out all job duties.
· Meet with police and other staff members to identify and resolve problems and concerns.
· Be helpful, cooperative and courteous, and demonstrate a good attitude in all dealings with the public, co- workers and others.
· Be punctual and in attendance on a regular basis.
· Demonstrate initiative and diligence in the prompt and proper completion of all job duties, whether or not listed in this Job Description.
· Safeguard City property and recognize and report needed repair.
· Work safely, follow safety rules and training, and maintain a clean, safe and healthful working environment.
· Ability to be able to work all shifts, including holidays and accept on-call duty status.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality with criminal and investigative information.
Principal Responsibilities continued:
· Maintain appropriate confidentiality with regard to Police and other City business.
· Enforce Code Enforcement violation throughout the City of Grants.
· Enforce ALL City Ordinances of the City of Grants.
· Perform other duties as assigned. 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
· Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment;
· Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors.
· Ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and in making decisions
· Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
· Ability to learn the City’s geography.
· Maintain a professional demeanor.
· Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition; effectively communicates verbally and in writing; in person and by two way radio and telephone, occasionally under stressful conditions.
· Investigate suspicious situations, crime scenes, and accidents to determine if an offense was committed.
· Maintain chain of custody on property.
· Process and transport prisoners and maintain all booking, property and status records of prisoners.
· Secure crime scenes; identify witnesses and suspects, photograph, fingerprint and obtain statements. Make proper notification.
· Ability to remember details, organize the sequence of events, and document detailed accounts in writing.
· Successfully complete the Department Field Training Program and required trainings by the PD and City.
· Assume responsibility for your actions.
· Consistently demonstrate maturity, honesty, and integrity.
· Ability to analyze emergency situations and react quickly, calmly, and correctly to act effectively, giving due regard to hazards and circumstances.
· Ability to function effectively in emergency situations.
· Ability to be punctual and regular in attendance and to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and overtime as required.
· Ability to respond in-person to emergency events as requested.
· Ability to speak, read and understand the English language and possess good verbal and written skills.
· Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with City Employees, officials, first responders, and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.
· Significant working knowledge of department’s coverage area and the surrounding areas.
· Working knowledge of department city-owned equipment and ability to perform inspections and light routine maintenance.
· Understand the follow the department’s policies and procedures regarding chain of command reporting.
· Ability to maintain accurate logs, activity reports and other records.
· Works on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
· Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.
· Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operations activities. 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
Residency: Employee must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the worksite.
Code of Conduct: Employee is accountable for being informed of and complying with the City's Code of Conduct.
Attitude: Employee is expected to exhibit a positive, constructive and cooperative attitude in the workplace and with the general public. Initiative: Employee must exhibit high levels of personal initiative, mature self-direction and responsibility, and leadership are expected of the employee in this position.
Travel: Job performance of this job is subject to extensive vehicular travel in and around the City, and occasional external travel. Limitations: Employee is responsible for informing the employer of any physical, mental or other factors which may substantially affect or limit ability to meet the demands of the position.
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>High School diploma, GED or equivalent required; college coursework preferred; must possess or be able to acquire a standard New Mexico driver’s license, have and maintain a good driving record; must be bondable.</li>
<li>Must be able to read and write in the English language.</li>
<li>Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.</li>
<li>Completion of the New Mexico basic law enforcement training academy or equivalent within one year of hire date.</li>
<li>Must pass a drug screen, background check, and physical assessment. </li>
</ul>

Police Officer - Certified

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this classification is to deliver effective and responsive law enforcement services to all citizens of the City in a fair and equitable manner. 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
<ul>
<li>Patrols City streets, businesses, and residential areas and responds to calls for service and investigation of crimes.</li>
<li>Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations (including traffic, criminal, and civil) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.</li>
<li>Delivers agendas and paperwork to City Council or Committee representatives.</li>
<li>Gathers, documents and evaluates intelligence information relating to criminal activity; reviews police reports, statistical data, GCIC/NCIC bulletins, BOLO notices, pawn shop transaction records, and other information; analyzes data and identifies trends; disseminates intelligence and criminal activity information to management personnel, patrol units, other department personnel, or outside agencies; maintains intelligence files and informant files.</li>
<li>Responds to crime scenes; determines nature/severity of incident; examines crime scenes for clues, evidence, and latent fingerprints; takes measurements, makes photographic records, and creates sketches/diagrams of crime scenes and evidence; locates, collects, records, preserves, analyzes, and processes evidence; collects or recovers fiber evidence, blood evidence, body fluids, biological samples, gunshot residue, or arson evidence; maintains control and chain-of-custody over physical evidence prior to delivery to department or laboratory; obtains and executes search warrants, seizure warrants, and/or arrest warrants; conducts searches of premises, property, or persons; recovers stolen property; seizes or confiscates illegal substances, contraband, or weapons.</li>
<li>Identifies and interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, complainants, and other individuals; advises victims or other parties of their rights; records statements and verifies truth/accuracy of statements; conveys information for broadcast to other units/agencies; obtains background investigation reports; prepares photo lineups.</li>
<li>Prepares reports and maintains case files to document investigative information; reviews all police reports and preliminary case documents; reviews evidence and investigates all possible leads in cases; reviews reports from crime laboratory, medical examiner’s office, or other authorities; determines chronological order of events; reviews criminal activity in area for similar method of operation; reviews suspect photographs or photo lineups.</li>
<li>Determines whether sufficient evidence exists to substantiate an arrest; obtains arrest warrants, makes arrests, and processes prisoners; pursues suspects, apprehends/restrains suspects/criminals, and advises suspects of their rights; protects the rights of individuals in custody.</li>
<li>Coordinates investigative activities with other agencies; meets with other law enforcement agencies to discuss/compare evidence, intelligence, or information in similar investigations or perpetrators.</li>
<li>Performs general law enforcement functions as needed; patrols designated areas to detect/deter criminal activity; prevents/discovers commission of crime; checks suspicious buildings, vehicles, persons, or situations; maintains high visibility in the community; issues citations; responds to traffic accidents/complaints; enforces vehicle operating laws, parking laws, and DUI laws; conducts field sobriety tests and evaluates ability of impaired drivers to operate motor vehicles; uses visual observation and radar/laser speed detection units to enforce speed laws; checks vehicle insurance, vehicle registrations, vehicle license tags, or vehicle identification numbers; provides traffic control, crowd control, police protection, or security escorts as appropriate; transports arrestees, victims, witnesses, members of the public, or other individuals as required.</li>
<li>Issues and/or serves arrest warrants, search warrants, subpoenas, or other documentation as needed.</li>
<li>Performs public service duties; provides general assistance to the public, such as providing directions, inspecting residential/business properties, assisting stranded motorists, or confining vicious animals; provides general information pertaining to safety, juvenile problems, civil/criminal matters, legal assistance, ordinances, or other issues.</li>
<li>Operates specialized investigative or surveillance equipment as appropriate; utilizes audio/video transmitters, receivers, recorders, computer voice stress analysis equipment, specialized photographic equipment, imaging equipment, metal detectors, and various chemicals to detect, gather, or record information and evidence.</li>
<li>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, radar/laser equipment, alcohol testing equipment, drug testing kits, processing kits, handcuffs, restraining devices, baton, flashlight, fire extinguisher, measuring devices, patrol unit camera, photographic equipment, tape recorder, video recorder, radio/communications equipment, Kevlar vest, gas mask, helmet, safety equipment, telephone, hand tools, or general office equipment.</li>
<li>Inspects/maintains assigned police vehicle, uniform, weapons, or other equipment. </li>
<li>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, including day/night hours, congested traffic, adverse weather conditions, and emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits.</li>
<li>Requests status reports for driver’s license, driver’s histories, criminal histories, or other information from state/national (GCIC/NCIC) criminal information computer database.</li>
<li>Conducts research of department files, court/legal records, database records, electronic data sources, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, criminal intelligence systems, records of other jurisdictions/agencies, or other sources as needed. </li>
<li>Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, investigative reports, status reports, case reports, case files, confidential information files, transcripts, witness statement forms, criminal statistics, crime logs/maps, incident reports, accident reports, impound sheets, miscellaneous reports, arrest/booking reports, Miranda waiver forms, use of force reports, intoxication reports, juvenile complaint forms, domestic violence forms, missing person reports, field interview reports, citations, summonses, notices, warrant applications, subpoenas, license suspension forms, evidence forms, crime laboratory submission forms, vehicle recovery sheets, diagrams, vehicle maintenance requests, vacation/leave requests, or other documents.</li>
<li>Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; utilizes word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, email, Internet, or other computer programs.</li>
<li>Maintains records, logs, and files of work activities; maintains current manuals, policies/procedures, bulletins, map books, and other materials for reference and/or review.</li>
<li>Communicates in person, via telephone, and/or via two-way radio; provides information and assistance; responds to requests for service or assistance; communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.</li>
<li>Communicates with supervisors, officers, employees, dispatchers, other divisions/departments, law enforcement agencies, fire personnel, emergency/medical personnel, jail personnel, court officials, attorneys, victims, complainants, prisoners, suspects, informants, school personnel, the public, the media, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to obtain information, coordinate activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.</li>
<li>Responds to complaints and questions related to law enforcement issues and activities; mediates civil disputes; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.</li>
<li>Creates/maintains positive public relations with the general public; maintains and promotes peace and order in the community; performs community outreach operations.</li>
<li>Attends shift meetings, training sessions, and seminars as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations/activities, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing policies, procedures, codes, and criminal/civil case law; participates in physical fitness training and continuing education activities; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations.</li>
<li>Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or taking photographs.</li>
<li>May provide field training to new recruits.</li>
<li>May act as a canine handler and provide canine care, such as boarding, veterinary visits, feeding, grooming, training, etc.</li>
<li>Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.</li>
<li>Performs other related duties as required.</li>
</ul>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; and two (2) years of related experience that includes criminal investigations, patrol work, and general law enforcement, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications: 
Must possess a Basic Law Enforcement Training certification and a Basic Peace Officer Certification. May require a Canine Handler certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
<ul>
<li>Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data; ability to exercise discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. </li>
<li>Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.</li>
<li>Ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. </li>
<li>Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.</li>
<li>Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to utilize principles of fractions; ability to interpret graphs.</li>
<li>Ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.</li>
<li>Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.</li>
</ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is medium which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 
<ul>
<li>Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.</li>
<li>Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.</li>
<li>Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.</li>
<li>Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.</li>
<li>Visual Acuity: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.</li>
</ul>
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work may be performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, fumes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, violence, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, explosives, firearms, or rude/irate customers.

MASTER POLICE OFFICER

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this classification is to deliver effective and responsive law enforcement services to all citizens of the City in a fair and equitable manner. 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
<ul>
<li>Patrols City streets, businesses, and residential areas and responds to calls for service and investigation of crimes.</li>
<li>Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations (including traffic, criminal, and civil) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.</li>
<li>Delivers agendas and paperwork to City Council or Committee representatives.</li>
<li>Gathers, documents, and evaluates intelligence information relating to criminal activity; reviews police reports, statistical data, GCIC/NCIC bulletins, BOLO notices, pawn shop transaction records, and other information; analyzes data and identifies trends; disseminates intelligence and criminal activity information to management personnel, patrol units, other department personnel, or outside agencies; maintains intelligence files and informant files.</li>
<li>Responds to crime scenes; determines nature/severity of incident; examines crime scenes for clues, evidence, and latent fingerprints; takes measurements, makes photographic records, and creates sketches/diagrams of crime scenes and evidence; locates, collects, records, preserves, analyzes, and processes evidence; collects or recovers fiber evidence, blood evidence, body fluids, biological samples, gunshot residue, or arson evidence; maintains control and chain-of-custody over physical evidence prior to delivery to department or laboratory; obtains and executes search warrants, seizure warrants, and/or arrest warrants; conducts searches of premises, property, or persons; recovers stolen property; seizes or confiscates illegal substances, contraband, or weapons.</li>
<li>Identifies and interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, complainants, and other individuals; advises victims or other parties of their rights; records statements and verifies truth/accuracy of statements; conveys information for broadcast to other units/agencies; obtains background investigation reports; prepares photo lineups.</li>
<li>Prepares reports and maintains case files to document investigative information; reviews all police reports and preliminary case documents; reviews evidence and investigates all possible leads in cases; reviews reports from crime laboratory, medical examiner’s office, or other authorities; determines chronological order of events; reviews criminal activity in area for similar method of operation; reviews suspect photographs or photo lineups.</li>
<li>Determines whether sufficient evidence exists to substantiate an arrest; obtains arrest warrants, makes arrests, and processes prisoners; pursues suspects, apprehends/restrains suspects/criminals, and advises suspects of their rights; protects the rights of individuals in custody.</li>
<li>Coordinates investigative activities with other agencies; meets with other law enforcement agencies to discuss/compare evidence, intelligence, or information in similar investigations or perpetrators.</li>
<li>Performs general law enforcement functions as needed; patrols designated areas to detect/deter criminal activity; prevents/discovers commission of crime; checks suspicious buildings, vehicles, persons, or situations; maintains high visibility in the community; issues citations; responds to traffic accidents/complaints; enforces vehicle operating laws, parking laws, and DUI laws; conducts field sobriety tests and evaluates ability of impaired drivers to operate motor vehicles; uses visual observation and radar/laser speed detection units to enforce speed laws; checks vehicle insurance, vehicle registrations, vehicle license tags, or vehicle identification numbers; provides traffic control, crowd control, police protection, or security escorts as appropriate; transports arrestees, victims, witnesses, members of the public, or other individuals as required.</li>
<li>Issues and/or serves arrest warrants, search warrants, subpoenas, or other documentation as needed.</li>
<li>Performs public service duties; provides general assistance to the public, such as providing directions, inspecting residential/business properties, assisting stranded motorists, or confining vicious animals; provides general information pertaining to safety, juvenile problems, civil/criminal matters, legal assistance, ordinances, or other issues.</li>
<li>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, radar/laser equipment, alcohol testing equipment, drug testing kits, processing kits, handcuffs, restraining devices, baton, flashlight, fire extinguisher, measuring devices, patrol unit camera, photographic equipment, tape recorder, video recorder, radio/communications equipment, Kevlar vest, gas mask, helmet, safety equipment, telephone, hand tools, or general office equipment.</li>
<li>Inspects/maintains assigned police vehicle, uniform, weapons, or other equipment. </li>
<li>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, including day/night hours, congested traffic, adverse weather conditions, and emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits.</li>
<li>Requests status reports for driver’s license, driver’s histories, criminal histories, or other information from state/national (GCIC/NCIC) criminal information computer database.</li>
<li>Conducts research of department files, court/legal records, database records, electronic data sources, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, criminal intelligence systems, records of other jurisdictions/agencies, or other sources as needed. </li>
<li>Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, investigative reports, status reports, case reports, case files, confidential information files, transcripts, witness statement forms, criminal statistics, crime logs/maps, incident reports, accident reports, impound sheets, miscellaneous reports, arrest/booking reports, Miranda waiver forms, use of force reports, intoxication reports, juvenile complaint forms, domestic violence forms, missing person reports, field interview reports, citations, summonses, notices, warrant applications, subpoenas, license suspension forms, evidence forms, crime laboratory submission forms, vehicle recovery sheets, diagrams, vehicle maintenance requests, vacation/leave requests, or other documents.</li>
<li>Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; utilizes word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, email, Internet, or other computer programs.</li>
<li>Maintains records, logs, and files of work activities; maintains current manuals, policies/procedures, bulletins, map books, and other materials for reference and/or review.</li>
<li>Communicates in person, via telephone, and/or via two-way radio; provides information and assistance; responds to requests for service or assistance; communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.</li>
<li>Communicates with supervisors, officers, employees, dispatchers, other divisions/departments, law enforcement agencies, fire personnel, emergency/medical personnel, jail personnel, court officials, attorneys, victims, complainants, prisoners, suspects, informants, school personnel, the public, the media, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to obtain information, coordinate activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.</li>
<li>Responds to complaints and questions related to law enforcement issues and activities; mediates civil disputes; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.</li>
<li>Creates/maintains positive public relations with the general public; maintains and promotes peace and order in the community; performs community outreach operations.</li>
<li>Attends shift meetings, training sessions, and seminars as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations/activities, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing policies, procedures, codes, and criminal/civil case law; participates in physical fitness training and continuing education activities; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations.</li>
<li>Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or taking photographs.</li>
<li>Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.</li>
<li>Performs other related duties as required.</li>
</ul>
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; and one (1) year of related experience that includes criminal investigations, patrol work, and general law enforcement, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications: 
Must possess a Basic Law Enforcement Training certification and a Basic Peace Officer Certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
<ul>
<li>Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data; ability to exercise discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. </li>
<li>Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.</li>
<li>Ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. </li>
<li>Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.</li>
<li>Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to utilize principles of fractions; ability to interpret graphs.</li>
<li>Ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.</li>
<li>Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.</li>
</ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is medium which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 
<ul>
<li>Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.</li>
<li>Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.</li>
<li>Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.</li>
<li>Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.</li>
<li>Visual Acuity: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.</li>
</ul>
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work may be performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, fumes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, violence, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, explosives, firearms, or rude/irate customers.

SR. POLICE OFFICER

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
 This position is an entry-level, non-sworn position in the Police Department. Incumbents are assigned to the Basic Peace Officer Academy and must satisfactorily pass all requirements that lead to possession of the Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certificate before becoming candidates for the sworn position of Police Officer. Emphasis is placed on community-based policing, building familiarity between law enforcement and community residents, and collaborative problem solving. Assignment to this classification is temporary. Failure to complete a police academy will result in termination of employment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
<ul>
<li>
Attend and successfully complete a police academy to prepare for the position of Police Officer.
</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
<ul>
<li>
Graduation from an accredited U.S. high school or possession of a GED certificate from a recognized accrediting association.
</li>
<li>
Completion of some college coursework is preferred.
</li>
</ul>
Age:
<ul>
<li>
Must be twenty (20) years of age at the time of application and twenty-one (21) years of age by the time of appointment.
</li>
</ul>
Driver's License:
<ul>
<li>
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C drivers license and have a satisfactory driving record.
</li>
</ul>
Background Investigation:
<ul>
<li>
Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a polygraph, psychological examination, and California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
</li>
<li>
Must be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
</li>
<li>
Must pass a physical examination (including drug screening) administered by a City Physician.
</li>
<li>
Vision requirements: 20/100 uncorrected; 20/30 corrected. Color blindness is disqualifying. Hearing must be within normal range (5/5).
</li>
</ul>
Additional Requirements:
<ul>
<li>
Must be able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and drive as required.
</li>
<li>
Employees in a public safety classification must reasonably respond to emergencies at all times.
</li>
<li>
Primary residence must be within 45 minutes of City Hall to ensure timely response to emergencies and meet community health, safety, and welfare needs.
</li>
<li>
New employees have up to three (3) months from the date of hire to comply with this residency requirement, which must be maintained throughout employment.
</li>
</ul>

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
This position involves general duty police work focused on protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Responsibilities include patrolling assigned areas, responding to citizen calls, conducting investigations, and maintaining accurate police records. Work is performed under general supervision and in accordance with established procedures.
Duties include but are not limited to
<ul>
<li>
Patrolling assigned jurisdiction using patrol cars, motorcycles, bicycles, or horses.
</li>
<li>
Making traffic stops and intervening in criminal activity.
</li>
<li>
Monitoring police radio and responding to citizen calls and complaints.
</li>
<li>
Obtaining and issuing warrants.
</li>
<li>
Collecting, marking, and packaging evidence.
</li>
<li>
Processing crime scenes and investigating potential arson cases.
</li>
<li>
Conducting surveillance and interviewing suspects, witnesses, and victims.
</li>
<li>
Fingerprinting and photographing suspects.
</li>
<li>
Performing computer-based searches to gather suspect information.
</li>
<li>
Preparing for and testifying in court proceedings.
</li>
<li>
Coordinating with community agencies and groups.
</li>
<li>
Responding to public requests for information.
</li>
<li>
Maintaining case files, data, and reports.
</li>
<li>
Performing other duties as assigned.
</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>
High school diploma or GED required.
</li>
<li>
One year of experience as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer.
</li>
<li>
Must have met criteria for previous career development as a Police Recruit.
</li>
<li>
Preferred: Current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
</li>
</ul>
Waiver Options for Training
<ul>
<li>
Option 1: At least 36 months of certified experience prior to separation AND separation within the last 24 months.
</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
<ul>
<li>
Knowledge of English, basic math, and police equipment (radios, computers, radar, firearms, cameras).
</li>
<li>
Skills in conflict resolution, report writing, driving in varied conditions, applying laws and codes, and interpersonal communication.
</li>
<li>
Abilities to problem-solve, make sound decisions under stress, follow orders, work respectfully with the public, and handle stressful or hostile situations with maturity and professionalism.
</li>
</ul>
Licensing and Certifications
<ul>
<li>
U.S. citizenship required.
</li>
<li>
Valid drivers license required.
</li>
<li>
Must hold a valid Law Enforcement Certification from the Department of Criminal Justice Services.
</li>
</ul>

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