Patrol Lateral Testing

Bonneville County • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications from certified or certifiable law enforcement officers interested in employment as a Patrol Deputy with Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training authority. Bonneville County offers a highly competitive benefits package to include: One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit 12 paid holidays Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start Medical, dental, and vision insurance! (full-time/30+ hours per week) PERSI Choice 401(k) Deferred compensation plan Life insurance for self, spouse, and children Short and long-term disability insurance Student Loan Forgiveness Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Additional information related to benefits can be found here: https://www.bonnevillecountyidaho.gov/page/employee-benefits Minimum Qualifications Applicants must meet the following qualifications: Be a U.S. citizen; Speak, read and write English; Meet all requirements established by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. And must meet one of the following requirements: Idaho P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certificate Idaho P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certifiable (Graduate from a Certifying Program) Basic Peace Officer Certificate from another state Salary Starting salary will be determined at the Bonneville County Sheriff's discretion based on the applicant's: Law enforcement experience Training and certifications Other relevant qualifications How to Apply Applicants must submit an online application at: https://bonneville.applicantpro.com/jobs/4017170 The application must include: Copy of current Law Enforcement Certification Copy of Diploma or Transcript or GED Military documents (if applicable) Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule testing. Applicant Testing Process "Patrol" written and physical assessments are specific to potential employment for Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Peace Officer authority. Applicants must successfully complete the following assessments: 1. Written Assessment Assessments give applicants an opportunity to demonstrate ability to perform essential job functions and evaluate essential skills required for patrol duties, including: Following oral instructions Reading comprehension Memory retention Basic math skills Directional reasoning All testing materials will be provided during the assessment session. The Sheriff's Office does not provide study materials. Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 60% to pass the written assessment and advance to the physical ability test. 2. Physical Ability Assessment Applicants who pass the written assessment may then schedule a time to participate in the respective physical ability assessment: Event Minimum Standard Rest Period Vertical Jump: 14 inches 3 Minutes Sit-Ups (1 minute): 15 5 Minutes Push-Ups: 21 10 Minutes 300-Meter Run: 77 seconds 15 Minutes 1.5-Mile Run/Walk: 17 minutes 17 seconds Medical Waiver Applicants with a temporary medical condition may submit a physician-signed waiver to request postponement of the physical ability assessment. Waivers may delay participation but will not permanently excuse the requirement. Additional Information The written and physical assessments are designed to evaluate an applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of a Patrol Deputy as outlined in the official job description and addendum. All assessments are conducted in English. More information can be found on the Bonneville County Sheriff website: https://bonnevillesheriff.com/join/ Note: Applicants who have used any marijuana, in any form, within the one (1) year of the assessment date, will not be eligible for consideration for a position with the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office. AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Speak, read and write English
• Meet all requirements established by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
• Idaho P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certificate
• Idaho P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certifiable (Graduate from a Certifying Program)
• Basic Peace Officer Certificate from another state

Benefits

• One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees