Police Officer (Recruit or Lateral)

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Chief of Police or their designee: Patrols city streets to control traffic, issues warnings or citations as needed. Prevents crime or disturbances of the peace and arrests or cites offenders. Investigates crimes and arrests and prosecutes offenders. Leads or assists with community efforts related to improving community livability. This position requires an elevated level of problem-solving ability, self-initiative, and the ability to work independently in conformance with established guidelines and standards. Successful performers are those who are capable and willing to make decisions that are consistently in conformance with the agency’s mission, goals and objectives. All assigned duties and tasks are expected to be performed in an effective, efficient, and safe manner. Personal conduct and behavior (on and off duty) must be such that it builds public confidence in the agency or its members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Patrols city streets to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbances of the peace. Arrests, cites, or warns criminal or traffic offenders according to severity and nature of the offense. Maintains familiarity of city, notes suspicious persons or activities, and investigates. Responds to complaints or requests for assistance, as necessary.

· Conducts crime and accident investigations. Renders First-aid at accident scenes, as possible. Directs or re-routes traffic and crowds at scene of accident, fire, or other disturbance.

· Responds to crime reports, aids as back-up officer or detective on scene. Apprehends or assists in the apprehension of criminals and law breakers using discretion, and force, if required.

· Acts in public relations as required. Visits and inspects public establishments to ensure compliance with licensing requirements, or other regulations.

· Writes and files clear, complete daily reports including all activity, special crime, custody, property, traffic, vehicle, and juvenile intake reports. Assists with and collaborates on reports as required. Works with computers to speed this process. Understand word processing programs and maintains moderate or better keyboard skills.

· Prepares cases for court according to established legal procedures and testifies before court or grand jury, as required.

· Works with community members to identify and eliminate root causes of crime. This requires collaborative work with numerous other service providers.

· Ensures the safekeeping of keys, records, evidence, cash and all assigned police equipment and other property.

· Performs other tasks and duties as necessary or assigned by the Chief of Police or Patrol Supervisor.

· Duties listed shall not be construed as a detailed description encompassing all job requirements.

JOB SCOPE:

Skills:

Drive and operate police vehicles; computer skills; verbal and written communication skills; customer service skills; effective leadership skills; organizational and planning skills; good judgement skills; time management skills; critical thinking skills; team building skills; and analytical skills. Acquire a working knowledge of Federal Laws, Oregon State Statutes, City Ordinances, and applicable police procedures and practices.

Ability to:

Foster teamwork and work collaboratively in a team environment with diverse populations; communicate effectively and respectfully at all levels; adapt to change; make objective decisions; represent the City professionally; apply professional judgment and discretion in all situations and maintain highest standards of confidentiality and appropriateness; develop and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal relationships, one-on-one, and as a team member; apply good problem-solving skills; cope effectively with conflict; work effectively and collaboratively with staff, other organizations, and the general public; operate telephones/radios, computer, and other office equipment. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions and utilize protective clothing and gear. Pass a criminal background check, medical exam, psychological evaluation, and drug testing.

Physical and Mental Demands, Safety and Work Conditions:

The physical demands (including lifting, mobility, movement, and manual dexterity), work environment, and working conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including the ability to move materials weighing up to twenty-five pounds on a regular basis such as equipment, tools, and materials, and may infrequently be required to lift or move items up to sixty pounds or more with assistance. Manual dexterity and coordination are required more than half of the work period (approximately 60%) while operating equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, telephones and other standard office equipment, and police equipment and vehicles.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is primarily (approximately 80%) working in an outdoor environment, seated in a police patrol vehicle, subject to inclement weather conditions including light variations, rain, mud, snow, heat, dust, noise, and uneven terrain The employee performs work (approximately 20%) in an indoor office environment. The noise level in the work environment is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noise.

MANDATORY REQUIRMENTS

· Have no felony, drug-related or turpitude offense arrest record

· Excellent driving record

· Must be at least 21 years of age

· Must be a US citizen

· Must adhere to all City Policies and Procedures

· Must be able maintain a positive working environment

· Must maintain a clean working environment

· As the duties of this position require interface with the public, must present a professional image during work hours.

· Possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 3 months

· Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check

· Oregon State DPSST Certification or the ability to obtain certification within 18 months

The City of Burns is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Independence will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,459.00 - $69,126.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Rotating shift
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Burns, OR 97720 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Burns, OR 97720: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,459 - $69,126