For a candidate to be considered for hire by the Idaho Falls Police Department for a Police Officer position, the candidate must complete a City of Idaho Falls application for that position, as well as pass the written test with a 70 percent score or better, conducted through Public Safety Testing.

All candidates must pass a physical fitness test conducted by partners with Public Safety Testing or by the Idaho Falls Police Department for a Police Officer position, prior to any offer of hire.

The Idaho Falls Police Department is continually hiring for the job of Police Officer. Openings are dependent on multiple factors and applications are currently open continuously. We use a roster of available candidates to fill openings, and that roster is built from applicants that have completed a City of Idaho Falls application for the position and have completed a written and physical fitness test conducted for the Idaho Falls Police Department. Applications and test scores are valid for 365 days from the date of the completed written test with a score of 70 percent or greater.

In-person testing is conducted four (4) times per year by the Idaho Falls Police Department. Those dates are posted currently through Public Safety Testing's Test & Event Calendar.

Essential Functions

This position performs some or all of the following:

Patrol & Traffic: Enforces all applicable city, and state, laws, and ordinances by apprehending, citing, and arresting violators as appropriate; investigates criminal activity, gathers evidence, interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects and takes appropriate action to solve cases and bring suspects before proper judicial process; investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic and parking violations; directs traffic and assists motorists as needed; serves warrants, processes, notices, summons, and subpoenas and keeps records of disposition.

Responds to calls for service and renders aid to distressed citizens by maintaining the peace, supplying information, and aiding in assisting the citizens as applicable.

Completes detailed and accurate reports of daily activities, criminal cases, arrests, traffic accidents, and other cases as appropriate; presents evidence and testimony in court and other hearings as required.

Operates police vehicles and other department equipment in a manner that will maximize its life span and will provide the utmost safety for the officer and the public; maintains visible presence to deter and prevent crime; checks for building security and illegal activity.

Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community; as assigned, represents the department by speaking at public meetings and schools to educate and inform citizens; presents a professional image in both appearance and demeanor.

Crime Prevention/Gangs/Vice/DARE: Participates in delivering program(s) unique to elementary, Junior High and High schools; focus on safety, drug awareness, alcohol (DUI), gang activity, truancy, violence, theft, vandalism, trespassing, traffic, etc.; conducts lectures, workshops, classes, or gives presentations related to criminal activity within the schools to assist school officials; educates participants and youth regarding law enforcement practices; demonstrates specialized equipment explains efficiency and effectiveness of the same.

Educates the public regarding effective action through organized community efforts; develops and delivers domestic violence and child abuse prevention programs.

Performs departmental public relations functions; delivers public speeches at community gatherings, church meetings, civic meetings, schools, etc.; conducts community liquor compliance checks; acts as a trainer to workers performing as servers in establishments that sell alcoholic beverages.

School/Campus Resource: Performs in various programs for special target populations of the community as needed to address needs, concerns, and issues pertaining to crime prevention and public relations; performs specialty resource functions by administrative assignment; enforces all applicable city, and state, laws by apprehending, citing, and arresting violators on or off school property; may monitor student activities and apprise administration of legal concerns or discipline. Conducts criminal investigations on cases involving juvenile offenders; establishes rapport with school officials, students, and parents; advises students, parents, and school officials in criminal matters; makes arrests as needed.

K-9 Officer: Works closely with specially trained Police canine to develop an effective relationship; trains canine daily and weekly in aggression, evidence search, area search, obedience, and crowd control; maintains accurate records of all training and line duty activities; maintains personal file on canine; prepares and submits reports as necessary; ensures proper care and feeding, health and safety of canine; maintains accurate records of dog tag licenses and shots; performs necessary cleaning and maintenance of dog, kennel, and police vehicle.

Investigations/Detective: Performs initial or assigned case investigations; may be called upon to assist department detective or be assigned major case investigations, performs advanced investigations on various felony crimes; works closely with Sergeants, Lieutenants, Captains, and Police Chief in solving difficult cases; investigates, follows-up and ensures completion of all cases; conducts research and pursues clues, makes telephone calls, tracks criminal histories, secures existing data information on suspects, etc. Answers business/bank complaints of financial crimes including theft, forgery, scams, bounced checks, embezzlements, bad credit, and white collar crimes; alerts businesses and community of check forgeries, and short change artists; investigates use and trafficking of illegal drugs; may serve as a drug recognition expert (DRE).

Specialist: Receives specialized training and provides specialty services for the department; acts as a bomb technician, drug specialist, forensic analyst, crime scene analyst, SWAT, sniper, etc.

Airport Security: Performs law enforcement duties at the airport, terminal building, passenger screening/boarding facility, and Security Identification Display Area (SIDA); conducts security patrols and monitors the airport grounds and facilities ensuring security and safety requirements are being met and maintained; prepares reports and maintains records in accordance with local, State and Federal requirements; performs all airport security functions as assigned.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education and Experience: A. Graduation from high school or GED and current certification as a Police Officer; AND B. Two (2) years of experience as a police officer (which may include 1 year as a Probationary Officer).

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; applicable Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances and departmental rules and regulations; NCIC, UCR/IBR codes and their proper application; methods of arrest; legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement; practices and procedures for emergency vehicle operation; specialized equipment such as that needed to document field sobriety tests, radar, radio, camera, fingerprinting, evidence collection, etc.; hazardous waste classifications and emergency procedures; investigative procedures and practices; courtroom procedures and laws of evidence.

Advanced Skill in the use of firearms, non-lethal weapons, police vehicle/emergency vehicle operation, and emergency equipment, which may include breath test devices, radar units, and restraining devices.

Ability to react effectively in emergency and stress situations; exhibit imagination, initiative, and problem-solving capability in coping with a variety of law enforcement situations; follow standard safety practices and procedures common to law enforcement work; perform work requiring good physical condition; communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

3. Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid Idaho State driver's license or be able to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.
Must be eligible to acquire and maintain Idaho POST peace officer certification.
May be required to be or become NASRO certified.
Varying shift work is required.

Work Environment

Tasks require a variety of physical activities periodically involving muscular strain related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Essential functions require talking, hearing, and seeing. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and creative problem-solving. Frequent local travel is required in the course of performing portions of job functions. Elements of the job pose various degrees of hazard uncertainty common to law enforcement.

Agency

City of Idaho Falls

Address

740 Park Avenue
PO Box 50220
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83405-0220

Phone

208-612-8248
208-612-8106

Website

http://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/