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Police Officer

Employer
City of Grand Forks
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota (US)
Salary
$48,327 - $60,409

Job Details

 Starting salary for unlicensed applicants is $51,348 and licensed applicants $52,556. 

Individual will perform state and local law enforcement duties.  Requirements, application packet and information are available below or at City Hall, 255 N. 4th St. Grand Forks, ND.  Deadline for application submission is 5 PM, Friday, June 15th, 2018.  See online application for testing schedules and fee.  EEO Employer.

 Police Department Information Brochure 2018

 Police Officer Disqualification Criteria 2018

POLICE OFFICER

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

 

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department and other public safety agencies.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from higher level law enforcement staff.

 

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

1.             Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.

2.             Respond to general public service calls, crime victims, traffic hazards, stray animal reports and related misdemeanors and felony incidents.

3.             Perform criminal investigations; interview and take statements from victims, suspects and witnesses; obtain and secure evidence of criminal activity.

4.             Serve arrest warrants; make arrests for crimes committed under penal, fish and game and welfare and institute codes; control and mitigate people under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

5.             Process and store evidence and property found at various crime scenes; maintain records and enter data into computer.

6.             Perform booking procedures for new prisoners; complete a variety of forms, fingerprinting and   photographing.

7.             Prepare presentation of evidence in court; testify in civil courts and hearings; prepare and process court reports.

8.             Gather, file and maintain current database of currently licensed liquor establishments, gaming sites and license holders.

9.             Maintain and update records and files of activities and operations; prepare reports as necessary.

Marginal Functions:

1.             May assist in securing instructors and training materials; may instruct during training sessions.

2.             Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Knowledge: Law enforcement methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention and investigation; Rules of search and seizure and preservation of evidence; Laws governing the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons accused of felonies and misdemeanors; City geography and demography; Operational characteristics of police equipment, firearms, vehicles and apparatus; Pertinent City and state laws and ordinances.

Skills: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others and the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; Perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments;

Abilities: Think clearly and act quickly in emergency situations; Use and care for firearms and other police equipment; Control violent people and affect arrests; Interview and interrogate persons for the purpose of gathering evidence; Gather and maintain security of evidence for presentation in court; Interpret and enforce City and State laws, codes and ordinances; Work independently in the absence of supervision; Maintain high level of confidentiality; Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience.

Training:

Equivalent to an Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course   work in police science, criminal justice or a related field.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid peace officer license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid weapons certificate.

Possession of, or ability to obtain appropriate hazardous materials training.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R. Certificate.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, traffic radar certificate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental and Physical Conditions:

Emergency peace control environment; exposure to potentially hostile environments, potentially hazardous chemicals, bio hazard, inclement weather conditions; Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, running, standing, sitting or walking for prolonged periods of time; the ability to discharge a firearm.

Company

The City of Grand Forks is North Dakota's 3rd largest city.  Located along the Red River of the North, Grand Forks has a population of over 55,000.  Grand Forks has opportunities to grow for everyone from students to our maturing population because we know a community is only as strong as its people.

The City of Grand Forks offers excellent benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan and more!

The City of Grand Forks will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status. EEO

Company info
Website
Location
244 N. 4th Street
Grand Forks
ND
58201
US

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