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The
Idaho Falls Police Department is accepting applications and resumes for
lateral entry of experienced Police Officers into the department.
The testing process will be as follows: 1.
Your application and resume are reviewed to ensure that you meet the
minimum qualifications established by the State of Idaho and Idaho Falls
Police Department 2. If you meet the requirements established by
the Police Department, you will be invited to participate in an oral
board interview and physical fitness test. 3. If you pass those,
you will be moved through to the background process which includes a
detailed background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological
examination and physical examination. Lateral Officer Pay- 2 years – Grade 10/Step 2 = $25.05
- 3 years – Grade 10/Step 3 = $26.18
- 4 years – Grade 10/Step 4 = $27.10
- 5 years – Grade 10/Step 5 = $28.05
Idaho
Falls Police Department will use the following criteria when selecting
lateral applicants to participate in the lateral testing process:- Must be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien who is legally authorized to work in the United States
- High School graduation or possession of a GED or equivalent
- Not less than 21 years of age at the time of appointment
- Must possess or obtain a valid Idaho Driver's License by date of appointment.
Idaho Lateral Applicants- Served within any police/law enforcement agency within the State
- Cumulative
related service in Idaho must include a minimum of two (2) years of
uniformed patrol as a commissioned law enforcement officer (POST
Certified).
- And, validated evidence of successful completion of
a related training academy certified by the appropriate state, federal
or local regulatory or oversight agency.
Outside Lateral Applicants- Service in a city or metropolitan as defined below:
- Service in a city of at least 30,000 population as defined by the U.S. office of Management and Budget; OR
- Service
in a city that is part of a Metropolitan Area with at least 60,000
population as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget; AND
- Cumulative
related service must include a minimum of two (2) years of uniform
patrol duty as a commissioned law enforcement officer (POST Certified or
equivalent)
- And, validated evidence of successful completion
of a related training academy certified by the appropriate state,
federal or local regulatory or oversight agency.
Military
Police, Detention/Correction Officer, Reserve Officer, University/Campus
Police, Park Ranger/Park Police, Capital Police, Detention/Jail/Court
Security Sheriff's Deputy or Marshall, Special District Police, Railroad
Police and federal law enforcement personnel will NOT be considered as previous related experience.- Essential Functions
This position performs some or all of the following:
Patrol
& Traffic: Enforces all applicable city, 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 case and to
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 vehicle 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
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 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; insures
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 insures 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 there 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, finger printing,
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, 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 required in 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
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740 Park Avenue
PO Box 50220
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83405-0220
- Phone
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208-612-8248
208-612-8106
- Website
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http://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/
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