Police Officer

The City of Paris, is currently accepting applications for the position of Patrol Officer and Police Cadet (recruit) in the Police Department. Please submit application at www.paris.ky.gov to The City of Paris 525 High Street Paris, KY 40361, or apply here on really.

Pay will be based upon experience.

"Cadets" will be hired at the rate of $18.33.

Those who are currently serving or have served as Police Officers will be paid between $19.18-$21.49. Those that are KLEFP Certified will receive an additional $2.13 per hour per KRS requirements for Officer Certification.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under supervision of the shift supervisor, performs general duty police work in the enforcement of federal, state and local laws; performs community service activities; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Patrols a designated area on foot or in radio equipped vehicle to enforce federal, state and local laws, administrative regulations and ordinances, and to prevent and/or discover the commission of crime.

· Establishes rapport with citizens of the community.

· Responds to calls received during shift; investigates suspicious conditions and complaints; makes arrests of persons found to be in violation of law.

· Issues citations.

· Testifies as a witness in court.

· Serves summons and subpoenas.

· Investigates reports of stolen property; recovers and returns lost or stolen property.

· Conducts follow-up investigations of homicides and thefts.

· Transports prisoners.

· Investigates complaints of bogus checks and forgeries.

· Investigates complaints of crimes committed by juveniles, and investigates places, areas, and conditions that cause juvenile delinquency.

· Provides traffic control services in connection with school crossing, inoperative electronic traffic control devices, accidents, parades, and special events.

· Maintains public order in crowds, parades, funerals or other public gatherings.

· Prepares written reports on shift activities.

· Assists ambulance and fire services in emergency situations.

· Renders first-aid.

· Administers intoxilyzer tests.

· Takes photographs and fingerprints for records.

· Investigates accidents and prepares reports.

· Participates in continuing education classes.

· Renders assistance to citizens and the public as needed.

· May perform special related duties in special details or administrative services

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

· Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent (GED), A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

· Prior law enforcement experience preferred, but not required.

· The ability to interact and establish good working relationships with multi-agency command leadership, government, and community officials, leaders, and the general public.

Knowledge:

· Knowledge of, or ability to learn, federal, state and local laws, administrative regulations and ordinances.

· Knowledge of, or ability to learn, modem police principles, practices and methods.

· Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the geography of the city.

· Knowledge of first-aid.

· Knowledge of preventive maintenance requirements for vehicle and equipment.

Skills:

· Skill in the use of firearms.

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbally.

Abilities:

· Ability to remember names, faces and details of incidents.

· Ability to analyze situations and to adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action with regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.

· Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.

· Ability to learn the safe and proper use of firearms.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officers and employees, other police departments/agencies, and the general public.

Physical strength and agility: excellent physical condition.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Instructions: Initially, instructions are detailed and specific, but become more general with training and experience.

Processes: Work varies slightly and seldom required to take different, new or unusual approaches in completing job duties.

Review of Work: Most completed work reviewed by supervisor.

• Analytical Requirements: Decisions are based on wide knowledge and application of advanced techniques/concepts are required.

Tools, Equipment and Vehicles Used: Police cruiser, firearm, baton, hand cuffs; pepper spray, radio, camera, intoxilyzer, PBT, normal office equipment (telephone, computer, etc.)

Physical Demands: Work is generally performed outdoors regardless of weather conditions; intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, carrying,

stretching and/or stooping required; must be able to lift objects weighing in excess of 35 pounds; must be able to physically restrain individuals when required; must operate police cruiser in emergency situations; exposed to noise, fumes, all weather conditions.

Contacts: Frequent public and internal contacts requiring tact and diplomacy are requirements of the job.

Confidential Information: Regular use of confidential information.

Mental Effort: Heavy.

Interruptions: Constant.

Special Licensing Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

• Availability: Must be able to work irregular shifts. Must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at all hours.

Certification Requirements: Must have ability to complete required basic training during first year of employment as a Police Officer, and must complete required annual training. Must meet the requirements for certification under DOCJT and maintain police professional standards

Additional Requirements: See KRS Chapter 95 and 15 for additional requirements.

KLEC sets the minimum requirements in the state of Kentucky for anyone hoping to become a certified peace officer. In addition to the requirements, new recruits must also attend and pass a training course at one of the three police academies in the state. In order to attend an academy, a recruit must first be hired by the Kentucky State Police, a county sheriff’s office, or a local police department. The minimum requirements set by KLEC include:

• A minimum age of 21
• US citizenship
• High school diploma or GED
• A valid driver’s license
• A background check and fingerprints on file
• A clean felony record
• An oral interview
• A polygraph examination
• A drug screening
• Honorable discharge from any military service
• A medical and physical fitness test

Overtime Provision: Non-exempt.

Pay:

Cadet $16.22

Officer $18.33

Additional pay available based on experience. Officer's eligible for KLEFP incentive of $2.13 above posted pay.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.33 - $21.49 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21