Police Officer

About this role

<div>Work both independently and cooperatively to provide pro-active police protection and crime prevention consistent with community policing objectives.&nbsp;Ensure the safety of the community in an orderly, efficient, and professional manner.&nbsp;Conduct investigations of crimes which lead to identification, apprehension, and prosecution of criminals.&nbsp;These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.</div><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">Additional Information:</strong><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">&nbsp;Police Officer hourly range: $38.62 – $49.30</span><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">&nbsp;10 hour schedule shifts, Full-Time, CPOA represented positions</span><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">&nbsp;18-month probationary period</span><br><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent

Requirements

<div><div><strong><u>Education and Experience</u></strong></div><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;">High School diploma or equivalent required. &nbsp; An Associate’s degree or equivalent of 90 quarter or 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university highly preferred.</p><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Basic DPSST Certificate following completion of training, within 18 months of employment.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong><u>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</u></strong></div><div>Ability to collect, process, and evaluate complex material and information.&nbsp;Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in situations which may be stressful.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Ability to work on multiple investigations, as well as perform necessary patrol duties, traf