Police Officer – Certified Lateral Entry

Salary: $33.45 – $46.24 per hour Position Summary: The position of Police Officer is subordinate to the Police Chief and all other ranking officers on the department. Responsible for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and state statutes. Essential Functions: • Safely operates department vehicle during normal and emergency driving situations in accordance with department policy and state statue. • Responds to; calls for service, assistance from other officers and at the direction of supervisory personnel. • Performs initial investigations of both criminal activity and/or traffic accidents. • Recognizes and protects crime scenes for the preservation and gathering of evidence. • Prepares thorough and complete reports of investigations and daily activity. • Maintains a working knowledge of criminal and traffic law. • Takes a pro-active approach