Police Officer

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State Retirement & Excellent Benefits

Salaries starting at:

  • Recruit (Non-certified Police Officer) – $46,350
  • Certified Police Officer – $50,470
  • Senior Officer – $53,560
  • Corporal – $57,680
  • Sgt. – $61,800
  • Lt – $68,443
  • Captain – $76,354

APPLICANTS WILL UNDERGO BACKGROUND  & MEDICAL REVIEW,  AGILITY TESTING, AND POLYGRAPH

  • Performs general police duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare, and to perform related law enforcement work as required. This class works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by the supervisor.
  • Enforces all federal and state laws and City ordinances relating to public safety and welfare; performs all duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of safety.
  • Performs general patrol duties, including but not limited to patrolling assigned areas of the City, monitoring property security, responding to emergency calls and/or public calls for assistance, apprehending and arresting suspects and violent persons, securing crime scenes, seizing property and/or criminal evidence, maintaining public order, transporting prisoners and mental patients, etc.
  • Performs traffic enforcement duties, including issuing traffic tickets and warnings, detecting DUI suspects, and assisting with accident reconstruction and investigations.
  • Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil and other official papers.
  • Assists with criminal investigations.  Interviews witnesses, complainants, and victims; interrogates suspects; gathers physical evidence and preserves it for court; provides case follow-up as needed.
  • Provides testimony and presents evidence in court as necessary.
  • Administers first aid and CPR at emergency scenes as necessary; provides medical assistance at the First Responder level if so certified.
  • Performs routine service duties, including but not limited to providing escort service for the protection of persons and/or property, assisting stranded motorists, providing funeral escort, directing traffic, providing security and crowd control at special events, etc.
  • Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports.
  • Remains abreast of all federal and state laws, and ordinances of the City of Anderson.
  • Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles.
  • Assists other law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions as required.
  • Receives and responds to citizen inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance.
  • Participates in neighborhood and community relations programs; attends neighborhood meetings to enhance police/community relationships and to address safety and quality of life issues.
  • Participates in officer training as assigned.
  • May assist with detention operations as needed.
  • Attends periodic training sessions and attends seminars and meetings to keep abreast of current law enforcement trends; maintains required physical fitness and required level of proficiency in the use of firearms.
  • Works under stressful, high-risk conditions.
  • Remains on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:

Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by formal training, special courses or self-education that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized advanced training in police science, criminal justice or a closely related field.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

  • Must possess Law Enforcement Officer and firearms certifications.
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
  • May be required to possess or obtain additional professional or technical certifications as deemed necessary by Police Chief.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month.

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Applicants are considered for all positions, and employees are treated during their employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any non-job-related disability or medical condition. As an employer taking affirmative action to insure the removal of any possible past discrimination, and to help comply with governmental record-keeping requirements, we would appreciate your completing this form. However, COMPLETION OF THIS FORM IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. This data will be physically separated from the remainder of your job application before the application is considered for possible employment. This information will be kept in a confidential file, WITHOUT YOUR NAME ON IT, SEPARATE FROM YOUR APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

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APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

The City Of Anderson is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment upon any basis, including race, color, creed, religion, age,
sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or the presence of any physical or mental medical condition or disability. In reading and answering the
following questions, please keep in mind that none of the questions are intended to imply any limitations, illegal preferences, or discrimination based upon any non-job-related information.

I promise that the information provided in this employment application (and accompanying the resume, if any) is true and complete, and I understand that any false information or significant omissions may
disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may be justification for my dismissal from employment if discovered at a later date. I agree to immediately notify The City if I should be convicted of a felony, or any crime involving dishonesty or a breach of trust while my job application is pending, or during my period of employment if hired.

I authorize the investigation of all statements contained in this application (and accompanying resume, if any). I also authorize The City to contact my present employer (unless otherwise noted in this application form), past employers, and listed references. I understand that the City may request an investigative consumer report from a consumer reporting agency that includes
information as to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. I understand that the investigative consumer report may involve personal interviews with my neighbors, friends, relatives, former employers, schools, and others. I also understand that under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act I have the right to make a written request to The
City, within a reasonable time, for the disclosure of the name and address of the consumer reporting agency so that I may obtain a complete disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation.

I authorize any person, school, current employer (except as previously noted), past employer(s), and organizations named in this application form (and accompanying a resume, if any) to provide The City with relevant information and opinion that may be useful to The City in making a hiring decision, and I release such persons and organizations from any legal liability in making such statements.

If hired, I give permission for a complete physical examination and I consent to the release to The City of any and all medical information, as may be deemed necessary by The City in judging my capability to do the work for which I am applying.

I understand that if hired and if my employment is terminated by The City for dishonesty, breach of trust, or any criminal act, the authorities may be notified and I may be criminally prosecuted. I also understand that, if hired, I may not hold other employment, nor engage in sales, investments or other activities that create a conflict of interest with my position with The City.

I understand that this application does not, by itself, create a contract of employment. I understand and agree that, if hired, MY EMPLOYMENT IS FOR NO DEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME, and
may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages or salary, BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME; I understand that NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE ANY OF THE TERMS
MENTIONED IN THIS EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM.

IF YOU ARE HIRED, A MEDICAL EXAMINATION WILL BE REQUIRED BEFORE YOU START WORK. IF THE EXAMINATION DISCLOSES MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT PREVENT YOU FROM SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMING THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, THE CITY WILL ATTEMPT TO MAKE ACCOMMODATIONS TO ALLOW YOU TO WORK. IF NO REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE FOUND, OR THEY CAUSE AN UNDUE HARDSHIP ON THE CITY, THE TENTATIVE OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE WITHDRAWN.

AUTHORIZATION FORM FOR CONSUMER REPORTS
In connection with your application for employment (including a contract for services), understand that consumer reports or investigative consumer reports which may contain public record information may be
requested or made on you including consumer credit, criminal records, driving record, education, prior employer verification, workers compensations claims and others. These reports will include experience
information along with reasons for termination of past employment. Further, understand that information from various Federal, State, local and other agencies which contain your past activities will be requested. A
consumer report containing injury and illness records and medical information may be obtained only after a tentative offer of employment has been made. By signing below, you hereby authorize without reservation, any party or agency contacted by this employer to
furnish the above-mentioned information.

You further authorize ongoing procurement of the above-mentioned reports at any time during your employment (or contract). You also agree that a fax or photocopy of this
authorization with you signature be accepted with the same authority as the original. You have the right to make a request of HireCheck, Inc., upon proper identification and the payment of any
legally permissible fees, for the information in its files on you at the time of your request. You hereby authorize and request, without any reservation, any present or former employer, school, police
department, financial institution, division of motor vehicles, consumer reporting agencies, or other persons or agencies having knowledge about you to furnish HireCheck, Inc. with any and all background information in their possession regarding you, in order that your employment qualifications may be evaluated.

For California, Minnesota or Oklahoma applicants only, if you would like to receive a copy of the consumer report if one is obtained a request can be made. If requested and you are a California applicant, a copy of the consumer report will be sent within three (3) days of the employer receiving a copy of the consumer report.

For California applicants only, if public record information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living is obtained without using a consumer reporting agency, you will be
supplied a copy of this public record information within seven (7) days of the employer’s receipt unless you waive your right to obtain a copy of the consumer report.

A copy of Terms and Conditions can be found HERE.

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