Police Officer

Job Description

The Buffalo Police Department will be holding a continuous recruitment for current and anticipated openings. The department is seeking candidates who are progressive, engaged, and willing to dedicate themselves to the City of Buffalo.

At this time we are looking for Police Officers, laterals encouraged.

Applications will be received on a continuous basis. When a vacancy is anticipated, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral interview and physical agility test. These applicants will be selected based on the information contained on their application form, and resume.

Lateral Police Officer- A lateral candidate is someone who has a minimum of one year of recent law enforcement experience and possesses a POST Basic Peace Officer certificate.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and crime prevention activities, controls traffic flow, enforces State and local traffic regulations, participates in career development, special assignments and performs related work as required.

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of a police sergeant or other assigned ranking officer. As directed, to meet special assignment needs.

Example of Duties

(Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions of this class.)

• Responds to situations involving in-progress or recent criminal activity to restore or maintain order and conducts in-depth investigations of criminal incidents.
• Reacts quickly and calmly in emergencies, make accurate assessments, and take appropriate actions.
• Resolves conflicts of a potentially violent nature involving a wide variety of participants.
• Observes, reports, and follows up on conditions which pose potential threats to the public safety and health.
• Completes in a proper and thorough manner all assignments made by competent authority.
• Provides counseling, referral, and follow-up services to resolve domestic and civil crises.
• Takes an active role in promoting police community relations and crime prevention programs.
• Investigates and acts on State and City traffic enforcement.
• Provides rescue and first aid services as needed, in keeping with appropriate training.
• Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Geography and population distribution of the city.
• The principles, practices, and techniques of police work.
• Human motivation, behavior patterns and criminal psychology.
• Basic criminal laws, criminal procedures, patrol techniques, case law, search warrants, investigative and evidentiary techniques.

Ability to:

• Testify under oath.
• Successfully complete all assigned training and to relate that training to field use.
• Safely and skillfully use firearms and other non-lethal weapons.
• Skillfully gather and preserve evidence, conduct effective interviews, express oneself concisely, and perform Police Officer duties.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be at least twenty-one years of age at time of appointment.
• Must be in excellent physical condition.
• A valid Wyoming class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Lateral Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must possess a POST Certificate and be currently (or within the last two years) employed full time as a sworn Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff.
• Must be at least twenty-one years of age at time of appointment.
• Must be in excellent physical condition.
• A valid class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Compensation

· $23/hr (lateral salary negotiable)

· $1 night differential

· Longevity Bonuses

The annual salary is supplemented by a benefit package which includes:

· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

· Participation in the Wyoming State Retirement and Pension fund

· Deferred Compensation Plan

· Paid Sick and Vacation Days

· Paid Holidays

· Education Allowance

· Wellness Program

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT:
https://cityofbuffalowy.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $24