Lateral Police Officer

City of Paducah • Paducah, KY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, patrols the city and responds to emergency and non-emergency situations to protect lives and property (e.g., investigate crimes, apprehend criminals, resolve conflicts, regulate traffic, prevent crime, assist and educate the public).

Requirements

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must have one year of sworn, full-time law enforcement experience.
• Must complete and pass a Kentucky Standard POPS test with the Paducah Police Department and obtain KLEC certification or reciprocity.
• Must possess a valid operator’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must successfully undergo a fingerprint check through the Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Must be able to identify the colors red, green and yellow.
• Must have standard visual acuity – not less than 20/40 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye without correction, not less than 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other eye with correction.
• If served in the military, must possess a conditional or an honorable discharge.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a person of good moral character, good reputation in the community in which he/she lives, law-abiding and loyal to the United States government.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws relating to law enforcement.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures, public relations, interview techniques, and patrol procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic control procedures and crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to recognize unusual, emergency, or threatening situations and take appropriate action.
• Ability to demonstrate endurance (mental and physical).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
• The ability to use firearms and specialized police equipment.
• Knowledge of arrest process and procedures.
• Must maintain the physical ability to successfully pass the Essential Job Function test for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Special team opportunities - Bomb Squad, K9 Handler, SWAT Team, Collision Reconstruction, Digital Forensics, Crisis Negotiation, Honor Guard, Drone Unit

Responsibilities

• Patrols the city and protects lives and property.
• Enforces laws and prevents crimes.
• Monitors traffic conditions and flow, operates radar, and issues citations.
• Respond to accidents and monitor school zones.
• Maintains visibility to establish police presence.
• Settles or calms interpersonal disputes.
• Respond to a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations, accidents, confrontations, injuries, and complaints.
• Secures and processes crime scenes and interviews complainants, witnesses, suspects, and victims.
• Obtains witness reports, collects evidence, and prepares files and reports.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes criminal violators.
• Serves warrants, appears, and testifies in courts of law.
• Transports prisoners.
• Performs various Community-Oriented Policing functions, including attending community meetings and giving public safety demonstrations.
• Operates a police vehicle and radio.
• Works closely with other law enforcement officers regarding suspects, witnesses, victims, and related criminal investigations.
• Records daily activities in logs and prepares reports on activities and investigations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• 8 and 10-hour shifts with shift differential pay - $0.50/hr. for afternoon shifts and $1.00/hr. for night shift
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Clothing allowance
• Comprehensive health and wellness package
• Opportunity for a take-home vehicle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed