Entry Level Police Officer

City of Marion, IA • Marion, IA

288d

About The Position

Police officers perform the line function of the police department including a wide variety of duties involving the enforcement of laws and prevention of crimes. Provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs. Performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma required, AA degree preferred.
• Successful completion of probationary period (one year) required.
• Candidate must have valid Iowa driver's license.
• Knowledge of the geographies of the City of Marion and surrounding areas.
• Knowledge of criminal and traffic laws and ordinances and their proper application.
• Knowledge of police department policies, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of criminal court procedures.
• Knowledge of social service agencies and the services they provide.
• Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to obtain information through observations, interviews and interrogations.
• Ability to detect or be aware of different odors to assist in establishing probable cause in law violations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written directions.
• Skill in the care and safe use of firearms.
• Skill in traffic direction.
• Skill in defensive and pursuit driving techniques.
• Skill in the use of control and self-defense police tools.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas of the City of Marion by car, foot or other means to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes and enforce traffic as well as other laws and ordinances.
• Respond to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service and complaints including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, property control, civil complaints and related incidents.
• Conduct investigations at incident scenes; determine what, if any, crime has been committed; identify, collect, preserve, process and book evidence.
• Work in partnership with the County Attorney's Office to obtain and file criminal complaints on arrested subjects.
• Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants; apprehend and arrest offenders for crimes committed under federal, state and local laws and codes.
• Serve as liaison and public relations officer to the public; establish and preserve good relationships with the general public.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Participate in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including firearms proficiency, defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills and general law enforcement skills.
• Perform a variety of administrative and other types of duties in support of law enforcement services, programs, and activities.
• Initiate and complete reports, legal documents and other required paperwork.
• Testify in courts and at hearings; prepare and present case evidence.
• Direct traffic at fires, special events and other emergency situations.
• Enforce parking regulations, issue citations and tow vehicles that are in violation of codes.
• Train new police officers when assigned as a field training officer.
• Serve as a law enforcement officer, law related counselor and law related instructor when assigned as school resource officer.
• Communicate effectively over law enforcement radio channels and technological devices.
• Coordinate and conduct complete and detailed investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults.
• Collect, preserve, maintain and book evidence and recovered property found that is involved with suspected crimes.
• Hold stakeouts, perform undercover activities, conduct surveillance activities and other observation assignments.
• Remain on-call during stipulated time periods to respond to incidents that could require major investigative follow-up.

Benefits

• Paid Overtime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees