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POLICE PATROL OFFICER

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The work of the commissioned police officer involves responsibilities for the protection of life and property, prevention and investigation of crimes, apprehension of criminals, general enforcement of laws and ordinances and the upholding of the Constitution of the United States and the State of Idaho in protecting the rights and liberties of the citizens and all those within the City of Rexburg.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Incumbent works under the direction of the Chief of Police through direct supervision of the Patrol Division Lieutenant and Patrol Sergeants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Skilled operation of a motor vehicle

• Administer First Aid as required

• Enforce City, State, and Federal Laws and Ordinances

• Interview and interrogation of victim's and suspects.

• Make sound judgments and draw appropriate conclusions from facts presented

• Work under stressful conditions and rotating shifts.

• Reporting

• Input of information into Crime Management Software

• Type reports containing all pertinent information in written chronological order

• Create documents for court such as Probable Cause Statements

• Arrest reports

• Search Warrants and Returns

• Prepare clear, accurate, and complete reports on any and all activities engaged in

• Daily activity logs

• Provide clear and accurate court testimony

• Conduct Accident Investigations

• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations

• Conduct searches of persons, vehicles, places, and things

• Transfer and pass accurate, timely information to relevant person(s)

• Serve Search Warrants and seize evidence

• Serve Arrest Warrants

• Vehicle and Foot patrols of residential areas, businesses, schools, and etc.

• Liaison for the Chief of Police on numerous boards and committees

• Able to pass all required department trainings and qualifications such as "Firearms Qualification" and "Physical Fitness" Testing

• Equipment Maintenance and Upkeep

• Includes such things as assigned vehicles, weapons, uniforms and all other department issued and assigned equipment

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

• Crowd control

• Parades, gatherings and other events, and etc.

• Provide security for special events

• Supervise Community Service projects

• May handle animal control problems and concerns

• Attend and speak at meetings, seminars and conferences as a department representative

• Block Parties, Safety Meetings, Church and Civic groups, and etc.

• Assist other divisions when needed; be able to cover shifts

• Oversee Child Safety Seat program: o Certified installers

• Other duties as requested.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High School Diploma, GED or Idaho Approved Equivalence. College is preferred.

• Must have a valid Idaho Driver's License

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must have no serious criminal convictions

• Must be capable of completing job related physical agility, written, psychological, oral board, and C.V.S.A. (Voice Stress) testing

• Minimum 40 hours of updated training every two years in a Law Enforcement field

• Have knowledge of streets, addresses, and layout of City

• Ability to use all required computer hardware and software

• Able to pass all required department trainings and qualifications such as "Firearms Qualification" and "Fitness testing"

• Have firm knowledge, understanding, and ability to abide by the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics on and off duty

• Must be able to work shift work, including both night and day shifts, on a rotating schedule

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks require a variety of physical activities periodically involving muscular strain related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting and reaching. Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Frequent local travel required in course of performing portions of job functions. Elements of the job pose various degrees of hazard uncertainty common to law enforcement.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed with or without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.

Note: Please submit copies of any applicable education/training certificates or transcripts with your application and be prepared to present originals upon request.

We believe in the success of our employees!

We offer competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including:

Medical, Dental, Vison Insurance, HRA

PERSI Retirement Plan

401K matching

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

The hiring range for this position is $51,628.54 - $62,814.01 depending on certifications and experience.

POST Certification is preferred, but we will consider entry level.

The testing dates for this position will be 08/26/24 for physical and written testing and Oral boards will be 08/27/2024

Start date for position will be 10/05/2024