Police Officer (Exceptional Entry)

Police Officer

This is a continuous recruitment to establish an eligibility list. We will continue to accept applications throughout the year and will contact applicants when an additional recruitment is required.

The Police Department enjoys excellent support from the community and the current administration, which includes the City Administrator, Mayor, and Council. The Police Department is comprised of 33 Commissioned Officers (A Police Chief, 2 Assistant Chiefs, 7 Sergeants, 23 Police Officers) and 8 Non-Commissioned support staff (3 Community Service Officers, 3 Records Clerks, a Confidential Administrative Assistant, and a Child Passenger Safety Manager).

In addition, to the regular duties of a Police Officer, the department also offers opportunities for ancillary duties to include : Marine Services Unit, Investigations, Metro Tactical Response Team, Field Training Officer, Specialized Traffic Emphasis, Public Information Officer, School Resource Officer, Metro Collision Response Team, CJTC TAC Officer, Firearms Instructor and other opportunities.

Premium pay is available in addition to the generous wage / benefits package the City offers :

• Education : 2.5% for AA / AS, 5% for BA / BS;
• Detective : 5%;
• Field Training Officer : 5%;
• Hazardous Duty : 2.5%, Motorcycle 5%;
• Longevity Pay : A compounding longevity pay program, with credit for Lateral Police Officers from service to a prior agency :
• Step 1 : 7 to 10 years - 2% increase
• Step 2 : 10 - 15 years - 3% additional increase
• Step 3 : 15 - 20 years - 4% additional increase
• Paid Time Off (PTO) bank available.

General Purpose : Perform a variety of routine and complex general duty police work involving the protection of life and property; the enforcement of City, State and Federal laws, prevention and investigation of crimes and maintenance of order, and positively engage with community members on an assigned work shift. Work is performed independently and as part of a team. Tasks are completed with general guidelines and require some independent judgment. Contribute to the City's and department's vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties. Supervision : Reports To : Police Sergeant Supervises : None

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