What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Recruit position at City of McAlester?
APPLICANTS NEED TO PICK UP A POLICE RECRUIT APPLICATION.
The City of McAlester has an opening for a full-time Police Recruit in the Police Department.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
- Starting salary is $20.21 an hr base pay.
- Shift Differential $70/mo. for Evening, $115/mo. for Hoot Shift.
- Up to $4,464 incentives a year.
- All medical dental, vision, life insurance, and LTD paid by Employer.
- 12 paid holidays, 2 holidays for 1 on Holidays worked.
- Vacation and Sick pay earned monthly starting first month of employment
- Multiple overtime opportunities
- Annual Uniform and Boot Allowance
- Call back pay with 2 hr minimum.
- On the job training and mentorship by seasoned officers
POSITION SUMMARY:
Police recruit is a non-exempt entry-level law enforcement officer in the Police Department, who is a probationary employee in the process of obtaining the necessary skills through training and on-the-job experience to become a Police Officer.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Operates a motor vehicle for extended periods of time in all environmental conditions and on occasion operates the vehicle at high speeds and in congested traffic situations.
- Patrols assigned area of City and enforces state and federal laws and City ordinances; patrols and examines buildings and residence to detect suspicious conditions and handles situations accordingly.
- Directs traffic in congested and emergency areas; Reports safety hazards; responds to scene of accident, administers first aid, and investigates cause and files accident reports; issues citations to violators of traffic laws.
- Visits the scene of crimes and accidents; searches for and preserves evidence; investigates and interviews victims, witnesses and potential suspects; apprehends those suspected of crimes or misdemeanor; participate in all line-ups; makes oral and written reports; and provides testimony in court.
- Speaks before citizens and citizen’s groups and participates in various training sessions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must be at least 21.
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
- Must possess an excellent history of personal conduct, behavior and employment.
- Must be able to successfully complete MMPI or equivalent.
CLEET CERTIFIED PREFERRED
ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
The City of McAlester is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
visit www.cityofmcalester.com for more information
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4,464
