police patrol officer

City of Crystal, MN

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<div><p>This position is that of a MN P.O.S.T. Board Licensed Police Officer. The Police Officer works under the daily and direct supervision of a designated police supervisor or O.I.C. in an assigned patrol district during a specified period of time. The Police Officer is responsible for protection of life and property, neighborhood problem solving, maintenance of order, prevention of crime, enforcement of laws, apprehension of criminals and providing general public service. The position also assists in the investigation of criminal offenses, accidents or other police related problems. Lateral Officer candidates will be considered.</p></div><br>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Examples of Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Patrols</b></div><ul><li>Patrols assigned areas by a variety of means including, but not limited to motor vehicle, bicycle or foot and makes checks of public facilities, business buildings and private dwellings.</li></ul><div><b>
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Traffic Law Enforcement</b></div><ul><li>Observes/monitors motor vehicles/pedestrian/bicycle traffic, both visually and with specialized detection equipment such as radar for compliance with state and local laws.</li><li>Stops offenders of traffic laws, whether in a motor vehicle, on foot, or on bicycle and takes appropriate enforcement action.</li><li>Requests checks on vehicle/bicycle registrations, drivers license status and/or outstanding warrants.</li><li>Issues traffic violations citations or makes arrests for violations.</li><li>Investigates traffic crashes and prepares required reports.</li><li>Interviews witnesses.</li><li>Determines if drivers, pedestrians, or bicyclists are under the influence of alcohol or drugs and are impaired.</li><li>Drives a variety of Police Department vehicles under routine, emergency or pursuit circumstances, in all traffic and weather conditions in compliance with all state statutes and department policy.</li></ul><div>
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Investigates Criminal Offenses</b></div><ul><li>Conducts preliminary/initial investigations.</li><li>Locates and searches area for victims, suspects or witnesses.</li><li>Interviews and records victims, suspects or witnesses oral or written statements.</li><li>Gathers, processes, and/or safeguards physical evidence. Including visual, digital and photographic evidence.</li><li>Makes all types of physical arrests including probable causes and warrant arrests, both by warrants and/or as crime has occurred.</li></ul><div>
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May be Assigned as an Investigator</b></div><ul><li>Handles all follow-up investigation in all areas, including juvenile cases.</li><li>Prepares evidence/statements to substantiate the issuance of criminal complaints.</li><li>Interviews/interrogates victims, witnesses and suspects; takes sworn statements, formal confessions or depositions.</li><li>Works plain clothes and possibly in covert, undercover operations.</li><li>Presents cases for issuance of Criminal Complaints by prosecutors.</li></ul><div>
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Responds To Emergency Situations</b></div><ul><li>Renders necessary first aid or life saving measures to conscious/unconscious sick and injured people, both in safe and hazardous situations.</li><li>Responds to fires, accidents, hazardous material or natural disaster incidents and takes appropriate actions.</li><li>Takes necessary and appropriate safeguards to prevent exposure to infectious or other hazardous materials.</li></ul><div>
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Handles Arrest Situations and Procedures Involving Use of Force</b></div><ul><li>Faces situations and is prepared to use deadly force when justified by state statute and police department policy.</li><li>Encounters situations and is prepared to use appropriate force where resistance to arrest is displayed and takes appropriate action in compliance with state statute and department policy.</li><li>Encounters situations and is prepared to take defensive actions in response to threats or actual infliction of bodily harm or death and takes appropriate action in compliance with state statute and department policy.</li></ul><div>
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Parks</b></div><ul><li>Performs random patrol of city parks.</li><li>Performs security checks for Park buildings.</li><li>Enforces park ordinances.</li><li>Acts as a general public contact for park users.</li></ul><div>
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Parking/Zoning</b></div><ul><li>Enforces parking ordinance, zoning code enforcement, and off-street parking.</li><li>Enforces recreation vehicle parking and abandoned junk vehicles and/or litter on residential property.</li></ul><div>
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Bicycle Safety</b></div><ul><li>During summer months conducts bicycle safety programs.</li><li>Enforces Bicycle Safety Laws.</li><li>Performs public speaking and education on bicycle laws.</li></ul><div>
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Animal Control</b></div><ul><li>In the absence of the animal control officer, handles animal related problems.</li><li>Responds to resident complaints of barking dogs and other nuisances created by pets and wild animals.</li><li>Enforces of animal control ordinances.</li><li>Impounds loose, abandoned, vicious, or rabid animals.</li><li>Disposes of dead animal carcasses.</li><li>Investigates animal bite cases and prepares animal bite reports and properly quarantines all impounded animals.</li><li>Handles dogs and other wild animals safely.</li></ul><div>
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Crime Prevention/Neighborhood and Community Policing</b></div><ul><li>Assists in developing and conducting Community Policing programs.</li><li>Assists in conducting; home security surveys, operation I.D., crime free multi-housing, safety camps, and all crime prevention programming.</li><li>Educates through public speaking on crime prevention program and techniques.</li><li>Works with residents on problem solving and conflict resolution.</li></ul><div>
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General</b></div><ul><li>Prepares for and gives testimony in both criminal and civil courts.</li><li>Prepares and submits all required oral and written reports and records victim/witness statements</li><li>Serves criminal/civil process, including warrants and subpoenas.</li><li>Responds to all types of related complaints or assignments such as prowlers, trespass, fights, domestics, alarms, disturbances, public demonstrations and protests, etc. and takes appropriate actions including arrest, mediation, written or oral reports or referral to other public agencies.</li><li>Renders aid and assistance to the general public.</li><li>Assists residents with vehicle and home lockouts.</li><li>Assists with stalled or disabled vehicles in traffic.</li><li>Directs traffic at crash scenes or at intersections where traffic control device problems exist.</li><li>Assists public, including answering questions, giving directions, law interpretations, project status, and making referrals to other agencies.</li><li>In the absence of the Police Supervisor, may be assigned as the &quot;Officer In Charge&quot;.</li><li>May be assigned to a staff services or administrative position.</li><li>May be assigned as a &quot;Field Training Officer&quot; conducting on the job training of employees.</li><li>Performs all job functions in the safest possible manner and in compliance with City Safety Policies.</li><li>Maintains skills proficiency through the successful completion of assigned training.</li><li>Handles and performs all other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Typical Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS</b></div><ul><li>
Eligible for licensure under the MN P.O.S.T. selection standards by time of appointment.</li><li>
Possess a valid Driver's License.</li><li>
Pass a job related physical examination.</li><li>
Pass a physical agility test.</li><li>
Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.&middot;<br>
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DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE</b></div><ul><li>
Four year degree in criminal justice/law enforcement or related field.</li><li>
First Responder certified.</li><li>
Knowledge of local, state, and Federal Laws.</li><li>
Knowledge of local geography.</li><li>
Experience or knowledge of criminal justice system and approved principles, practices and procedures of police work.</li><li>
Formal training in traffic and pedestrian control.</li><li>
Experience/training in leadership.</li><li>
Experience/training in communicating, teaching, demonstrating or directing others.</li><li>
Work experience with the use of Windows based applications.</li><li>
Bilingual; able to fluently speak another language(s).</li><li>
Experience working extensively with people from various ethnic communities, occupations and levels of authority.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Communications</b>: Must have the ability to actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations; ability to speak and write English clearly. Must be able to assertively control conversations in order to quickly and accurately gather pertinent information and to be able to communicate this information professionally and precisely to the proper recipient. Be able to read and understand correspondence, memoranda and directives. The ability to write clear and concise reports. Skill in making both oral and demonstrative presentations. The ability to understand and execute instructions both in terms of content and intent.</div><div><b>
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Decision Making:</b> Must act in a decisive manner, using good judgment. Must be able to assess problems and situations, able to anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives. Must be able to deal with emergency and stress situations, to avoid over reaction, to maintain flexibility in adjusting to situations and procedures; to support and carry out directives. Must have a knowledge of the utilization of appropriate resources and the willingness to initiate use of available resources. Ability to understand and carry out complex directions. The ability to perform the job with a minimum of supervision.</div><div>
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Interpersonal Relationships</b>: Must be consistent in dealing with people; must be sensitive to others' problems without direct involvement. Must exclude personal biases from work performance. Must have the ability to accept criticism and/or discipline. Must have tact and diplomacy. Must have the ability to work varying shifts or times within a 24-hour per day period and be available for emergency or call-in work. The ability to deal tactfully and cooperatively with both individuals and groups.</div><div><b>
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Professional Attitude:</b> Must have commitment to the organization, and the agencies the center serves; willingness to take initiative; dependability, maturity in relationships with others; and self confidence. Must represent the organization to other agencies and citizens with a courteous, helpful, accurate and business-like attitude in all radio, telephone, and other types of contact.</div><div><b>
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Technical Knowledge</b>: Must have the ability to learn and apply specific laws, city ordinances, and regulations. Must have the ability and skill to safely operate a motor vehicle. Must maintain certification as a &quot;First Responder&quot; or equivalent level of certification.</div><div>
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</b></div><div>
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking, sitting and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires standing, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme heat (nonweather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, wearing a self contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Police Officer

City of Apache Junction Economic Development

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 $31.67 - $49.12 Hourly
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  This recruitment is to establish an eligible list to
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 Anticipated starting salary is based on years of sworn service - $65,873.60 - $88,275.20
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 Hiring Incentive of $6,000 ($3,000 paid with first paycheck/$3,000 paid upon successful completion of initial probationary period)
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 Positions assigned to this class provide quality services to citizens including the protection and preservation of life and property and the maintenance of a safe environment; investigates crime and performs crime prevention work; enforce Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
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   Patrol a designated area in a vehicle and/or on foot to detect and deter the commission of crimes; conduct business checks and bar checks; enforce traffic laws, other laws and ordinances; identify areas of potential crime and unsafe conditions.
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   Respond to calls for service for both emergency and non-emergency situations; administer first aide and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and conduct area evacuations when necessary; assist other departments and agencies such as fire, animal control and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team at emergency scenes.
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   Prepare detailed written incident reports; fill out forms and complete records; prepare summonses; draw sketches and diagrams.
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   Coordinate activities with other officers, detectives and supervisors as necessary to make arrests or implement strategies for specific tasks.
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   Secure areas considered to be crime scenes and conduct searches of various areas, people, buildings, properties and cars; identify, collect and preserve evidence using proper methods and protocol; locate witnesses and victims for interviews; arrest and interrogate suspects; conduct death notifications to next of kin.
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   Conduct a variety of criminal investigations involving federal, state and local crimes; gather evidence and prepare cases for prosecution.
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   Attend civil and criminal hearings to testify as a witness for the State of Arizona; responsible for the execution of court orders; serve Order of Protections and Injunctions Against Harassment; serve warrants and subpoenas.
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   Provide interviews to defense attorneys, prosecutors and internal affairs investigators as needed.
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   May perform various collateral duties or other special tasks depending on area of assignment and/or expertise.
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   Support City policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.
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 Must possess a high school diploma or GED, and served as a Police Recruit for the City of Apache Junction immediately preceding AZPOST certification or graduated from AZPOST Academy program and received AZPOST certification within six (6) months prior to appointment; or one (1) year fulltime paid permanent experience as a police officer, deputy sheriff or equivalent in the last three (3) years and have completed agency probation period and acquire/receive AZPOST certification within three (3) months of appointment.
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   Federal and State statutes, Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, public safety, Department policies and procedures and City personnel rules and regulations; Arizona traffic laws and City Codes.
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   Current communication technology including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and wireless services.
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   Law enforcement methods, practices and procedure including but not limited to case laws governing arrest, rules of evidence, probable cause, search and seizure and investigative and interrogative procedures, techniques for observation and memorization of details.
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   Handling and using Police issued weapons and equipment including but not limited to Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) and specialized software, ballistic vest, Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray, firearm, safety gloves, baton, handcuffs, radio and operating various types of vehicles, determining the appropriate use of force in a situation.
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   Maintaining composure and working effectively under stressful and potentially hazardous situations; dealing with the public in a professional manner under adverse situations.
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   Gathering and evaluating facts and evidence to draw logical conclusions.
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   Following and effectively communicating instructions; working as a team with other officers, departments and agencies.
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 Candidates who are selected for appointment may be required to be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation. Candidates who are nominated for appointment will be required to pass the Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) prior to appointment. Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver&rsquo;s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona or meet the transportation needs of the position.
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 Certified by Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) or able to achieve AZPOST certification within three (3) months of appointment.
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 Work requires walking, running, climbing, sitting and driving. Required to perform a full range of motion with lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 100 pounds and exerting force between 20 and 50 pounds. Possible exposure to potentially hazardous, uncontrollable and life-threatening situations. May be in contact with hostile or resistant individuals.
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 The City of Apache Junction offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please click here for more information.
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 Employer City of Apache Junction
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 Address 300 E Superstition Blvd
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 Phone 480-474-2617
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Town of Pecos City

<div><p><b>GENERAL PURPOSE</b></p><p>
 A patrol officer protects the City's residents and property by stiving to promote voluntary compliance to laws and ordinances by enforcement, public education and role modeling. Has frequent contact with department employees, other City employees, other law enforcement agencies, related agencies and organizations, juveniles, volunteers, court and juvenile probation employees, schools, youth and the general public.</p><p><b><br>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><ul><li>
Patrols an assigned area, by vehicle or on foot, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and ordinances on non-permanent shifts.</li><li>
Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and disturbances and takes necessary action.</li><li>
Directs traffic, escorts traffic, operates traffic radar monitoring equipment and issues traffic citations.</li><li>
Conducts initial investigation of traffic accidents and criminal offenses.</li><li>
Questions witnesses, complainants, victims and suspects and takes statements and affidavits.</li><li>
Makes referrals to DHS when appropriate.</li><li>
Keeps records of activities and prepares reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents, and investigations.</li><li>
Serves warrants and makes arrests.</li><li>
Pursues and apprehends suspects.</li><li>
Responds to the public's calls for assistance and takes necessary action, including performing first aid.</li><li>
Shares information and works with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate.</li><li>
Processes prisoners, including fingerprinting, photographing, ensuring magistration by a judge, approving City bonds, searching prisoners, recording and securing the prisoner's property, and transporting prisoners to appropriate facility. Tags and logs in evidence.</li><li>
Appears/Testifies in court and before grand juries as necessary and/or required.</li><li>
Conducts security checks of businesses and residential areas on patrol route.</li><li>
Assist EMS personnel, Firefighters, and Animal Control Officers.</li><li>
Performs police-community relations activities.</li><li>
Performs upkeep and simple maintenance on department vehicles.</li><li>
Assists with special activities, such as Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) operations, weather watches, school traffic monitoring and funeral escorts.</li><li>
May impound vehicles and may maintain inventory.</li><li>
Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers and may provide dispatch relief when necessary.</li><li>
Serves in extension of current duties as required for emergency management, particularly in the areas of staff alerting, communication, public warning, and law enforcement.</li><li>
May be assigned as a Crime Scene Processor, Intoxilyzer Operator or K-9 handler.</li><li>
Educates the public on issues of crime prevention and awareness including conducting inspections, classes, and speeches related to crime prevention, safety education, and community involvement, including Neighborhood Watch programs.</li><li>
Performs such other law enforcement, investigative, technical, and educational duties as may be assigned.</li></ul><p><b>
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING</b>:</p><p>
High school graduate, or its equivalent (some college work in criminal justice, psychology, or a related field, and/or previous police experience preferred); Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.</p><p><b>
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES REQUIRED</b>:</p><p>
Basic Certification by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE)</p><p>
Valid Texas Driver's License.</p><p><b>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS</b></p><p><b>
Knowledge</b></p><p>
Basic to intermediate law enforcement procedures and protocols and local ordinances, traffic laws and regulations, first aid and emergency response techniques.</p><p><b>
Skills</b></p><p>
Strong communication and interpersonal skills while promoting an attitude of friendliness, helpfulness, tact, understanding and caring in the performance of assigned duties.</p><p>
Problem solving, develop solutions, and implements strategies that attain desired results to crime, disordered and incidents of concern brought to the attention of police.</p><p>
Basic computer and technology skills.</p><p>
Teamwork and collaboration by communicating openly with the organization, offering mutual support to facilitate the accomplishments of higher goals of community protection and service over individual accomplishments.</p><p><b>
Abilities</b></p><p>
Ability of effective verbal and written communication.</p><p>
Ability to accept responsibility for crime prevention and awareness, recognizing effective desire to deter crime rather than to react to it and to efficiently provide professional protection and services to all citizens.</p><p><b>
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED</b></p><p>
Personal computer, including word processor, spreadsheets, 10-key calculator, phone, copy machine, fax machine, radio, handcuffs, handgun, rifle, etc.</p><p><b>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS</b></p><p>
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, crawl, talk, hear and manipulate objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.</p></div>

Patrol Officer

City of Hoover

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   Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain and maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit;
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   U.S. Citizen;
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   Ability to pass a background check;
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   High School Diploma or GED
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Police Officer (Non POST Certified)

Lexington Health

<div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary</b></h2>
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The Police Officer responds to and resolves calls for service, performs law enforcement duties and patrols the District to ensure the safety and security of patients, visitors and staff.</p>
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Minimum Qualifications</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent</li><li>Minimum Years of Experience: None</li><li>Substitutable Education &amp; Experience: None</li><li>Required Certifications/Licensure: Possess a South Carolina Class 1 Police Officer Certification or attain certification within the first 12 months of employment. successfully complete annual requirement to maintain South Carolina Class 1 Police Officer Certification, as well as the following: firearms qualification, defensive tactics (to include intermediate weapons), Criminal Justice Information Systems Security and Awareness, Restraint Application, Crisis Intervention and any and all required training through Lexington Medical Center; Possess International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security Basic Certification or attain certification within first 12 months of employment; certified in CPR or attain certification within the first 3 months of employment; Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina&rsquo;s driver&rsquo;s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle record and background screening as outlined in the Vehicle Safety policy (Subject to annual Motor Vehicle Record review and satisfactory results).</li><li>Required Training: Successfully complete a psychological evaluation; Successfully complete initial and annual Department Physical Fitness Test; Successfully pass a comprehension exam as required by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy; Experience with Windows Operating System (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint); Ability to read and write English fluently and follow both written and oral directions.</li></ul>
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Essential Functions</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Patrols all areas within the District on a regular and non-scheduled basis.</li>
<li>Responds to calls for service.</li>
<li>Observes, instructs, corrects, investigates and reports persons or incidents involving, but not limited to, suspected break-ins, tampering, vandalism, thefts, property damage, safety hazards, smoke, fire obstructions and conditions or violations contrary to the best interest of the District.</li>
<li>Responds to requests for assistance of all natures to include the more serious offenses such as but not limited to; an armed individual, an active shooter situation or any crime where a weapon may be involved.</li>
<li>Conducts interviews and investigations of complaints or persons accused or suspected of illegal activities.</li>
<li>Prepares written reports of investigation based on his or her actions.</li>
<li>Prepares for and gives legal testimony in court.</li>
<li>Operate vehicle and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.</li>
<li>Ensures compliance of accreditation standards within the District.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Participates in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including firearm proficiency, apprehension and arrest techniques, defensive tactics and other general law enforcement skills.</li>
<li>Checks packages and identification. Detains and questions unauthorized persons with improper identification or those in restricted or inactive locations.</li>
<li>Provides armed escorts of arrested prisoner(s) to the Detention Center. May also transport a prisoner(s) to court from the Detention Center.</li>
<li>Provides secure transportation for behavioral health patients throughout South Carolina.</li>
<li>Release remains of deceased patients from the Morgue to the proper funeral home(s), making sure the body is properly identified.</li>
<li>Checks parking areas for violations and issues parking citations.</li>
<li>Locks and unlocks certain entrances, offices and areas.</li>
<li>Acts as a liaison between Public Safety and different District departments under a Hospital Watch Program.</li>
<li>May be placed temporarily in charge of a shift in the absence of a supervisor.</li>
<li>Ensures timely resolution to requests.</li>
<li>Any other request assigned by management.</li>
<li>The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties.</li></ul></div></div></div></div>

CITY OF FAIRFAX

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Applications are now being accepted for the School Resource Officer (SRO) position in the City of Fairfax Police Department from applicants who are currently Virginia Certified Police Officers with law enforcement experience. Applicants must provide a portfolio of their training and skills, showing an ability to successfully investigate both administrative discipline incidents and criminal cases within an educational setting. Highly Qualified candidate(s) will be given an oral interview, a conditional job offer, a background investigation, a polygraph examination, a physical examination and a psychological examination. After successful completion of the process, a final interview with the Chief of Police will be scheduled.</div><div></div><div><br>
As an equal opportunity employer and in order to respond to the needs of a diverse community, minorities and women are encouraged to submit applications. Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Examples Of Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Assigned to the Community Services Division. Performs both general duty police work and school related safety and security work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances of the City and<b> </b>Commonwealth of Virginia. Patrols a designated area of the<b> </b>City or an assigned school facility to preserve<b> </b>law and order and to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct<b> </b>traffic, to enforce motor vehicle operation laws, and conduct criminal investigations. Maintains records and prepares reports. Assist the Patrol Division when needed and perform all other duties as assigned.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Virginia Certified Police Officer with a High School diploma or equivalent. Eyesight must meet a minimum of 20/20 binocular vision. Corrective glasses may be worn. Uncorrected vision with glasses must be no worse than 20/100 in either eye. Corrective soft contact lenses may be worn. Uncorrected vision with soft contacts must be no worse than 20/200. Must demonstrate successful long-term wear of lenses of 6 months minimum for pre-employment examination. U.S. Citizenship required at time of application. No felony convictions or domestic assault convictions. Must be of good character and reputation, have favorable credit record, have the ability to speak clearly, hear, analyze and react swiftly to high stress situations dealing with citizens. Successful completion of the applicant screening process. Although individuals with minimum qualifications may apply, those with the highest levels of job-related experience, education and qualifications will receive favorable consideration.</div><div></div><div><br>
**Confinement, Civil Process and Court Security duties will not be considered as law enforcement experience. **</div><div></div><div><br>
Prefer: School resource officer experience and/or experience working with or coaching youth. College coursework or a degree in criminal justice or related field; ability to communicate effectively in a second language. Certified as an instructor in Field Training, EVOC, Defensive Tactics, or any other law enforcement discipline.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Assigned work schedule is a Monday-Friday shift lasting between 8-9 hours with no working hours, except for a few exceptions, on holidays and the spring, summer and winter breaks.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Temporary Certified Police Officer - School Resource Officer

Danube Group

<p><b>Position: SIRA-Certified Security Guard / Security Officer</b></p><p><b>Company : Danube Building Materials</b><br/><b>Location: Dubai, UAE</b></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Monitor and patrol assigned premises to ensure safety and security.</li><li>Control access at entrances and exits; verify IDs, visitor passes, and credentials.</li><li>Monitor CCTV systems and report suspicious activities.</li><li>Conduct regular security patrols and inspections.</li><li>Respond to alarms, emergencies, fire incidents, and security breaches.</li><li>Maintain accurate incident reports, logbooks, and daily occurrence records.</li><li>Enforce site security policies, safety procedures, and SIRA regulations.</li><li>Protect people, property, and company assets.</li><li>Assist visitors, employees, and contractors professionally.</li><li>Coordinate with supervisors, management, police, fire, or medical services when required. control and crowd management.</li><li>Communication and conflict resolution.</li><li>Teamwork and professionalism. rules and safety procedures.</li></ul><p>Pay: AED1,500.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

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