Police_Lep Officer II (29th Lateral Class)

City of Memphis•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Works under the supervision of Memphis Police Academy staff while learning and performing a wide range of duties that promote public safety and security. The position involves enforcing laws through patrol, apprehending and controlling suspects, directing traffic, writing reports, providing public information, maintaining records and evidence, and testifying in court. The officer attends required training and meets mandatory training requirements, while learning and applying MPD Training Academy rules and policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The role applies basic criminal investigation principles and interview skills in patrol-related activities. It also involves learning to operate a patrol vehicle and safely use law-enforcement weapons and equipment; applying defensive tactics and minimal necessary force to control subjects; recognizing controlled substances and requesting assistance with their handling; providing first aid in emergencies; and using critical thinking to resolve patrol-related problems. The officer is expected to interact tactfully and courteously with others and maintain confidentiality when handling law-enforcement-sensitive information. Work includes classroom training and exposure to inclement weather. Rotating shifts and holidays may be involved, and potentially hazardous conditions may occur during defensive tactics, weapons training, and defensive driving. Protective gear is used when necessary.

Requirements

At least two years as a full-time, certified (P.O.S.T. commissioned) active law-enforcement officer.
Currently employed as a paid, sworn officer with a verifiable and favorable work record at a commissioned law-enforcement agency employing 20 or more paid, full-time officers.
Must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge.
Must be at least 21 years old upon completion of the Police Basic Training Program.
Must successfully pass Police Recruit entry-level physical, written, background investigation, psychological, and medical testing.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver license as a condition of continued employment.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to traverse uneven terrain and perform physically demanding work, including bending, stooping, crouching, sitting, standing, running, navigating confined spaces, and lifting and carrying items weighing up to 100 pounds, with or without assistance.
Physical agility to maneuver a dead-weight object up to 175 pounds for training purposes.
Strength and dexterity to perform defensive tactics and successfully complete firearms training.
Ability to operate and use law-enforcement tools and equipment, including weapons, handcuffs, vehicles, computers, and other technological devices.

Responsibilities

Enforce laws, patrol assigned areas, apprehend and control suspects, and control traffic.
Write reports, provide public information, maintain records and material evidence, and provide court testimony.
Attend required training and meet mandatory training requirements.
Apply basic criminal investigation principles and techniques in patrol-related activities.
Use basic interview skills to obtain information from suspects, victims, and witnesses.
Learn to operate a patrol vehicle and safely use law-enforcement weapons and equipment.
Apply defensive tactics and minimal levels of force to control subjects and protect officer and public safety.
Recognize controlled substances and request assistance with handling materials and paraphernalia.
Learn to provide first-aid assistance during emergencies.
Use critical thinking to solve patrol-related problems.
Maintain tact and courtesy when interacting with individuals and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Perform additional assigned functions.