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In addition, Lateral Police Officers will receive the following:
· Entry hourly rate of $27.70 - $38.01 based on completed years of service as follows:
Year for Year credit given to hires from a city, county, state, or federal police agency who have been sworn by a Police Academy either federal or state.
Partial credit (50%) given to hires from detention, corrections, federal prison, state or federal probation and parole, or military police officer.
· 40 hours of vacation leave will be credited at the time of hire and available for immediate use.
Basic Function
Under the direction for an assigned supervisor, perform police protection and other services to safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of the citizens of Moscow; respond to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations, and other requests for assistance; detect, apprehend and arrest criminals; enforce the laws and ordinances of the City; perform a variety of specialized duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
The incumbent shall work well under pressure; meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
The incumbent shall maintain composure in a variety of settings while managing customer requests.
The incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and members of the public.
Provide a variety of police protection and other services to enforce the laws and ordinances of
Moscow and safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of citizens.
Respond to a wide variety of calls from citizens in need of first aid, information, and general assistance; resolve problems as needed.
Provide first aid and rescue services at crime scenes, accidents, and other emergency situations.
Communicate with other City personnel, law enforcement agencies and health care providers to coordinate efforts and exchange information.
Prepare accurate and detailed investigative reports; complete a variety of forms and issue citations as appropriate.
Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as firearms, police vehicles, radios, baton, handcuffs, flares, and other according to established procedures.
Drive patrol vehicle in an assigned area, observing for conditions and activities in which there appears to be potential or actual harm to persons or property, disruption of public order, or any other violations of law.
Respond to observed or reported suspected or actual harmful or illegal conditions or activities through investigating activities, and of actions taken in response to such conditions or activities, for use by the department and other public agencies.
Apprehend traffic violators, issuing citations, warnings and testing booking offenders; apprehend and arrest persons suspected or convicted of committing crimes.
Investigate criminal complaints to determine if a case is valid and able to be prosecuted; observe, interview and interrogate victims, witnesses, and suspects; research cases and develop investigative strategy.
Prepare cases for trial including preparation of evidence, photographs, and documents;
Conduct background investigation of offenders as necessary including detailed checks of automated information; present material in court as necessary.
Maintain proficiency in driving, the use of firearms, defensive tactics, and in arrest control techniques in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Participate in or provide training and instruction in specialized police duties as directed.
Provide direction or information to individuals or groups for the purpose of preventing, subduing or alleviating harmful, dangerous, or illegal situations.
Conduct crime scene investigation including photography, evidence gathering and measuring; perform surveillance duties as assigned.
Provide instruction in schools and the community regarding crime prevention and other law enforcement subjects as assigned; implement programs such as DARE in school classrooms.
Conduct presentations for community groups as necessary including parents, clubs special interest groups.
Supervisory Functions
None
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or GED
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Driver’s License
Qualification for Basic Certification through Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
Successful completion of physical, psychological, and polygraph examinations
Basic POST Certification within twelve months of employment
Competencies
Principles, practices and procedures used in police work.
State, County and City laws and ordinances.
Geography of the City and specific areas of assignment.
Rules of evidence and laws of arrest.
Operations of specialized law enforcement equipment and vehicles.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Basic first aid procedures.
Appropriate use and care of firearms.
Exercise independent discretion when responding to emergencies.
Protect the lives, property, and constitutional rights of the citizens of Moscow.
Maintain current knowledge of the law and modern law enforcement techniques.
Participate in specialized programs and assignments to enhance police protection and community relations.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Comply with safety standards and regulations.
Perform duties requiring physical endurance in running, climbing, and lifting.
Operate a computer
Protect the lives, property and constitutional rights of citizens.
Type twenty-five words per minute.
Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Power Point
Watch Guard
Spillman
Work Environment
Outdoor work
Seasonal heat and cold, and temperature changes.
Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.
Evening or variable hours, and emergency call-out.
Driving a vehicle, motorcycle or other vehicle to conduct work.
Shift work including holidays.
Physical Demands
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Walking over rough or uneven surfaces.
Climbing stairs.
Bending at the waist, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Crawling.
Turning/twisting.
Speaking and exchanging information.
Lifting heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Physical agility and stamina.
Incumbents may be exposed to possible fights and confrontations.
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions.
Fumes from vehicle and equipment operation.
Explosives.
Extreme weather conditions.
Contact with blood and body fluids and exposure to communicable diseases.
Travel
Conferences and professional development opportunities.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
The City has an equal employment opportunity policy. The City will not discriminate against an applicant for employment, which includes discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, and gender expression or identity.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.70 per hour
Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Work Location: In person