Class Title: Police Officer (Recruit)

Pay Grade: 22 - $20.64/hr - nonexempt

Department: Police

Supervisor: Police Sergeant

Supervises: None

OPENING DATE: January 10, 2025

CLOSING DATE: January 24, 2025

TEST DATES:

· Written Test – February 3, 2025

https://stanard.com/public-safety/police-test/the-national-police-officer-selection-test

· State Physical Agility Test – February 20, 2025 https://justice.ky.gov/BoardsCommissions/KLEC/testing/Pages/physical-agility-prep.aspx

Under direct supervision of the shift supervisor, performs limited duty police work in the enforcement of federal, state and local laws and ordinances to protect individual rights, protect life and property, prevent and suppress crime, and identify and apprehend criminal offenders; performs community service activities; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Patrols city on foot or in radio equipped vehicle to enforce federal, state and local laws, administrative regulations and ordinances, and to prevent and/or discover the commission of crime.
• Responds to calls received during shift; investigates suspicious conditions and complaints; makes arrests of persons found to be in violation of law.
• Processes and transports prisoners.
• Works accidents and prepares reports; may perform follow-up investigative duties.
• Issues citations.
• Testifies as a witness in court.
• Serves summons and subpoenas.
• Provides assistance to citizens and the public as needed.
• Investigates reports of stolen property; recovers and returns lost or stolen property.
• Conducts follow-up investigations of homicides and thefts.
• Investigates complaints.
• Provides traffic control services in connection with school crossing, inoperative electronic traffic control devices, accidents, parades, and special events.
• Maintains public order in crowds, parades, funerals or other public gatherings.
• Prepares written reports on shift activities.
• Assists ambulance and fire services in emergency situations.
• Provides emergency first-aid.
• Administers breathalyzer tests.
• Conducts surveillance activities.
• Investigates accidents and prepares reports.
• Meets with citizens to discuss problems/complaints.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment.
• Participates in continuing education classes.
• Enforces parking ordinances, business licenses ordinances, and other ordinances of the city.
• May perform special related duties in special details or administrative services.
• Is required to carry and utilize firearms in the course of duty as a sworn police officer.

After proper training, may perform specialized duties such as bicycle unit, etc., in addition to limited Patrol Officer duties upon assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent (GED); no work experience requirements for entry-level Patrol Officer. (See Certification Requirements for additional requirements)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Personnel will be required to cover tattoos, brandings, or intentional scarring that are deemed as offensive and are presenting an unprofessional appearance. Tattoos, brandings, and intentional scarring are not acceptable on duty if they are visible and:
• Are located on the face, neck, or scalp
• Permanent makeup, such as eye-liner or lip liner is not prohibited.
• Undermine the dignity and authority of the office of a police officer.
• Could cause offense to members of the public or colleagues and/or invite provocation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, federal, state and local laws, administrative regulations and ordinances.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, modern police principles, practices and methods.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, departmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the geography of the city.
• Knowledge of first-aid.
• Skill in the use of firearms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to remember names, faces and details of incidents.
• Ability to analyze situations and to adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action with regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to learn the safe and proper use of firearms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officers and employees, other police departments/agencies, and the general public.
• Physical strength and agility; excellent physical condition.
• Excellent speaking and hearing abilities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Instructions: Initially very specific, but become more general with experience and training.

Processes: Work varies slightly and seldom required to take different, new or unusual approaches in completing job duties.

Review of Work: All work is initially closely reviewed by the Supervisor.

Analytical Requirements: Decisions are based on wide knowledge and application of advanced techniques/concepts is required.

Physical Requirements: Work is generally performed outdoors regardless of weather conditions; intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, carrying, stretching and/or stooping required; must be able to lift objects weighing in excess of one hundred pounds; must be able to physically restrain individuals when required; must operate police cruiser in emergency situations; exposed to noise, fumes, all weather conditions; must have excellent hearing and vision; must be able to work in stressful situations.

Tools & Equipment Used: Police cruiser, firearm, tasers, baton, hand cuffs, pepper spray, radio, camera, intoxilizer, PBT, normal office equipment (telephone, computer, etc.)

Contacts: Frequent public and internal contacts requiring tact and diplomacy are requirements of the job.

Confidential Information: Regular use of confidential information.

Mental Effort: Heavy.

Interruptions: Constant.

Special Licensing Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Availability: Must be able to work irregular shifts. Must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at all hours.

Certification Requirements: Must successfully complete required basic training during first year of employment in the class; must successfully complete required annual training.

Additional Requirements: See KRS Chapter 95 for additional requirements.