Police Officer - EXPERIENCED

Job Title:                                   Patrol Officer         

Department:                        Police

Reports To:                          Chief of Police

Directs Work Of:                 NA

FLSA Status:                       Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:                          Defined by Collective Bargaining Agreement

Effective Date(s):               April 15, 2020

EEO-4 Classification         Police/Public Security

Normal Work Hours:          As assigned

Normal Work Days:            As assigned

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The City of Jeffersonville, Indiana (hereinafter Jeffersonville) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). We take EEO very seriously and will not tolerate harassment or discrimination. It is the policy of Jeffersonville to provide an equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals with regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status in all personnel actions.

Position Summary:   Incumbent serves as Patrol Officer for the Police Department, responsible for enforcing federal, state, and local laws, and serving and protecting individuals, their rights and property while performing the following duties:

DUTIES:

Monitors radio and other communication devices and responds to calls of distress and complaints of alleged unlawful activity, including assessing and bringing situations under control, taking statements from victims and witnesses, providing assistance, and calling social service organizations for assistance as needed.

Stops drivers for traffic violations, verifying licenses and registration data, conducting breathalyzer and field sobriety tests as necessary, issuing warnings/citations, and/or making arrests as warranted.

Regularly conducts proactive and reactive patrol of City streets and other designated areas, maintaining high visibility, and ensuring security of residences and businesses. Investigates and reports suspicious or unlawful activities, and takes appropriate action to enforce applicable laws.

Responds to and investigates traffic accidents, including assessing extent of injuries, calling for emergency medical assistance, photographing/videoing and measuring accident scenes, taking statements from victims and witnesses, assisting reconstructionist, directing removal of damaged vehicles and ensuring area is clear. Periodically assists with accident victims, and lifting victims onto stretchers and into medical vehicles as needed.

Directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic when congestion occurs or as assigned. Works with other emergency personnel during weather emergencies, notifying appropriate individuals, including City departments and utilities, regarding dangerous conditions, such as downed trees and power lines.

Participates in formal investigation of crimes, including searching crime scenes, collecting, preserving and protecting evidence according to prescribed procedures, and interviewing victims and witnesses. Conducts legal searches of persons and property with and without a warrant.

Pursues, apprehends, searches and arrests suspects using only necessary physical force, advising them of rights and transporting to detention area. Prevents individuals from injuring themselves or others by using physical restraint or appropriate weapons. Intervenes, mediates and assists in resolving citizen disputes.

Transports individuals detained by the City to appropriate courts, detention and/or medical facilities.

Serves various legal documents, including summonses, court orders, and notices of hearings; returns documents to appropriate officials and courts. Periodically testifies and gives evidence in court as required, including meeting with Prosecuting Attorney, preparing documentation, and reviewing case materials.

Maintains appearance and serviceability of assigned vehicles, uniforms, equipment, and weapons.

May be given special assignments, such as public speaking engagements or providing police escorts. May serve on specialized law enforcement teams, such as SWAT tactical teams, Dare Officer, and/or K-9.

Recovers/inventories stolen property and checks status of stolen property. Types case reports.

Performs booking procedures of detained individuals, including fingerprinting, obtaining background information, photographing, and searching individuals.

Periodically attends prescribed in-service and/or training programs for certification in specialized law enforcement areas as assigned or required.

Performs related duties as assigned.­­­

JOB AND WORK REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED and certification or ability to ­­be certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy as a law enforcement officer. Ability to obtain additional certifications as required.

Ability to meet all departmental hiring and retention requirements, including not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Ability to meet all federal and state laws regarding possession and carrying of weapons.

Ability to qualify by obtaining a passing score in the Handgun Course of Fire and Shotgun Course of Fire, as required by the standards of the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board.

Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of customary practices, procedures, rules and regulations of the Department and civil, criminal and juvenile justice systems.

Working knowledge of City geography, police jurisdictions, and radio frequencies, codes, procedures and limitations.

Working knowledge of and ability to research and enforce applicable state and local laws, perform standardized patrol operations, and take authoritative action as needed.

Working knowledge of and ability to use and properly maintain all assigned uniforms, vehicles, equipment and weapons.

Working knowledge of universal health precautions, high risk environments, and bloodborne pathogens, and ability to apply such knowledge in the field to protect oneself against infection.

Working knowledge of photography, taking latent prints, and evidence collection/preservation techniques.

Working knowledge of Standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to enter data on computer, and effectively prepare and complete Department reports within established deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality of Department information and reports as required.

Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position, including, but not limited to, sitting/driving/standing for long periods, pursuing suspects by driving a vehicle at high speed, close and far vision, running, climbing stairs, forcing entry, scaling walls, jumping fences, apprehending/subduing offenders, and assisting with evacuation and care of accident victims.

Ability to deal swiftly, rationally and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations, de-escalate volatile situations by means of conversation/negotiation, and make arrests using appropriate physical force as situations demand.

Ability to effectively listen, comprehend and communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, suspects/offenders, court personnel, other law enforcement agencies, crime/accident victims and witnesses, and the public, by radio, telephone, in person or in writing, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

Ability to effectively operate and maintain equipment, including radio, vehicle, breathalyzer, handgun, shotgun, tear gas/mace, audio recorder, computer, typewriter, baton/nightstick, camera, and drug/narcotic identification kit.

Ability to adapt to changing weather conditions, work environments, irregular, weekend, evening, and/or extended hours, and perform duties despite the stress of potential injury and loss of life to self and others.

Ability to serve on 24-hour call and appropriately respond to emergencies from off-duty status as assigned or directed.

Ability to obey all written and oral orders and directives from superior officers, and work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum direct supervision.

Ability to occasionally travel out of town for training, sometimes overnight.

Possession of a valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Incumbent performs a wide variety of patrol and public assistance duties according to established Departmental policies and standard police procedures, making independent decisions and taking authoritative action in response to situational demands. Errors in decision or work may not be readily detected by periodic supervisory review and may result in adverse effects on Department operations, inconvenience for members of the public, and/or injury or loss of life to self, co-workers, or the public.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, suspects/offenders, court personnel, other law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel, crime/accident victims and witnesses, and members of the public for a variety of purposes, including exchanging information, providing public assistance and enforcing applicable laws. Incumbent's work frequently involves non-routine problem-solving to gain cooperation of law offenders in situations that may jeopardize the safety of the public and/or the incumbent.

Incumbent reports directly to Major-Shift Commander.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbent performs duties in an office environment and in the field, often in a vehicle, including, but not limited to, sitting/driving/walking/standing for long periods, close and far vision, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to and over 50 pounds, depth perception, reaching, handling objects, hearing sounds, and wearing protective clothing. Incumbent is frequently exposed to normal hazards associated with law enforcement, traffic control and regular vehicle patrols, such as adverse weather conditions and traffic. No prolonged, extreme physical demands are associated with normal duties or assignments, but incumbent may exert strenuous physical effort during emergency situations, such as pursuing suspects by driving a vehicle at high speed, running, climbing stairs, forcing entry, scaling walls, jumping fences, apprehending/ subduing offenders, and assisting with evacuation and care of accident victims. Incumbent must perform duties and take appropriate action in emergency situations, despite the stress associated with potential injury or loss of life to self or others. Incumbent serves on 24-hour call, regularly works irregular, weekend, evening, and/or extended hours, and occasionally travels out of town for training, sometimes overnight.

APPLICATION CRITERIA AND PROCESS INFORMATION

Each of the below criteria must be met and proper documents attached to completely process your application.

1.  BASIC  ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be a United States citizen.
2. Must be at least 21 years of age, but not yet 39 years of age when appointed as a police officer.
3. Must be a high school graduate, as evidenced by a transcript issued by an accredited high school.  An achievement test certificate from an accredited high school or State Board of Education is acceptable. 
4. Must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license.

1.  COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED (IF APPLICABLE)

1. DD 214 (Armed Services Discharge) or NGB-22 (National Guard Statement of Separation).
2. High school diploma or GED diploma.
3. College transcripts.
4. Birth certificate.
5. Valid driver’s license.

1.  SELECTION PROCESS

1. Physical agility test (*) (See Fitness Components).
2. Written examination.
3. Personal interview.
4. Oral interview.
5. Background investigation.
6. Polygraph examination.
7. MMPI and Psychological examination.
8. Pension (PERF) Physical examination.

1.  FACTORS THAT INCREASE EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION:

1.  Police related occupations:
   1. Military
   2. Previous Police Agencies
2.  Education
   1. College degree
   2. Education beyond high school
3. College internships.
4. Volunteer community service.
5. Honorably discharged war veteran.
6. Mother or father who, as a member of a police or fire department, died in the line of duty.

1.  FACTORS THAT DECREASE EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION:

1. Involvement in criminal activity.
2. Misdemeanor conviction.
3. Documented evidence of domestic violence.
4. Military rejection or early discharge for reason/concern.
5. Marijuana use beyond experimental usage.
6. Poor driving and accident record.
7. Illegal acts.
8. Past job problems or firings.

PHISICAL FITNESS TEST INFORMATION

There are five (5) fitness components that will be measured in one day as a battery of tests.  They are listed below. 

FITNESS COMPONENTS

Vertical Jump.  This measures leg power.  Consists of measuring how high a person jumps from a stationary position.

One Minute Sit Ups.  This measures abdominal (or trunk) muscular endurance.  While lying on his/her back, the candidate will be given one          (1) minute to do as many bent leg sit-ups as possible.

300 Meter Run.  This measures aerobic power, or the ability to perform an intense burst of effort for a short time period or distance. This            component consists of running 300 meters as fast as possible (considered a sprint run).

Maximum Push-Ups.  This measures muscular endurance of the upper body.  This component consists of doing as many push-ups as possible until muscular failure.

1.5 Mile Run.  This measures aerobic power or cardiovascular endurance (stamina over time).  To complete this component, one must run/walk as fast as possible to cover a distance equal to a mile and one half.

Further information can be found at: ILEA: Physical Fitness Standards (www.in.gov)

APPLICATION OF EMPLOYMENT

CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2218 East 10th Street
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
Phone: 812-280-3201 ext. 5111