Police_Lep Officer II (29th Lateral Class)

City of Memphis•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Works under the supervision of Memphis Police Academy staff to learn concepts and perform tasks that promote public safety and security. The role involves enforcing laws through patrol, apprehending and controlling suspects, managing traffic, writing reports, providing public information, maintaining records and material evidence, and testifying in court. The officer attends required training and complies with Memphis Police Department Training Academy rules, regulations, policies, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The position applies basic criminal investigation and interviewing techniques in patrol-related activities, learns to operate a patrol vehicle, and safely uses law-enforcement weapons and equipment. The officer applies defensive tactics and minimal necessary force to control and apprehend suspects, recognizes controlled substances and requests assistance when handling related materials, and learns to provide first aid in emergencies. The role also requires critical thinking, tact and courtesy when interacting with people, and confidentiality when handling sensitive law-enforcement information.

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 at least 20 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 requirements and testing.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must be able to traverse uneven terrain and perform physically demanding tasks, including bending, stooping, crouching, sitting, standing, running, navigating confined spaces, and lifting and carrying items weighing up to 100 pounds, with or without assistance.
Must have the physical agility to maneuver a 175-pound dead-weight object for training purposes.
Must have the strength and dexterity to perform defensive tactics and successfully complete firearms training.
Must be able to operate and use law-enforcement tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

Enforce laws and patrol assigned areas.
Apprehend and control suspects, manage traffic, write reports, provide public information, maintain records and material evidence, and provide court testimony.
Attend required training classes and meet mandatory training requirements.
Apply basic criminal investigation practices and interviewing skills in patrol-related activities.
Learn to operate a patrol vehicle and safely use law-enforcement weapons and equipment.
Apply defensive tactics and minimal necessary force to control and apprehend suspects.
Recognize controlled substances and request assistance handling related materials and paraphernalia.
Learn to provide first aid during emergency situations.
Use critical thinking to solve patrol-related problems.
Maintain tact, courtesy, and confidentiality when interacting with individuals and handling sensitive information.
Perform additional functions as assigned.