Police Officer- HIRING FOR LATERALS
Educational Requirements:
- Graduate of accredited High School or GED.
- Must have successfully completed an 800- hour basic training course recognized by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Possesses a valid Driver License.
- Must never have been convicted of any felony.
- Must have never been prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm.
- Must be able to successfully pass medical examination and a physical fitness test.
- Must have never been discharged under dishonorable or other then honorable from any military service and must have not had certification as a peace officer permanently revoke in any other state.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
- Sound judgment and decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in law enforcement practices.
- Ability to pass a drug and background test.
Preferred, Skills, Knowledge, or Abilities-
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine the proper course of action.
- Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
- Ability to react quickly and calmy under emergency conditions.
- Ability to obtain information through interview, interrogation, and observations.
- Ability to understand and execute difficult oral and written instructions.
- Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing to prepare comprehensive records and reports.
- Ability to develop skills in the use and care of firearms.
- Ability to develop and maintain good public relations.
- Ability to meet such specific requirements as may be established by competent authority.
- Ability to lift 73% of their body weight.
-Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.
-Patrols a designated area of the city in a patrol to prevent and discover the commission of crime and to enforce traffic regulations.
-Prevents Crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teaching preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; and detaining suspects.
-Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, and making arrests.
-Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects.
-Documents observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
-Reports observations and actions by testifying in court.
-Gather evidence
-Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments.
-Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating accidents, providing escort, and reporting unsafe streets and facilities.
-Minimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims and radioing for medical assistance.
-Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures and recommending changes.
-Ensures operation of equipment by practicing responsible use, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, notifying supervisor of needed repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
-Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills; and participating in professional societies.
-Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Military Police may be eligible to lateral transfer.
Competitive Pay
Longevity pay increases every two years
Cost of living increases
Paid sick leave
Floating Holidays
Paid vacation days
Separate 4k yearly KLEFPF
You can fill out an application at the Police Department or you can obtain one online at the City of Oak Grove website.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $46,587.57 - $63,951.45 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime