Police Patrol Officer is responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Being a Police Patrol Officer requires an associate degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Requires Firearms Certification. Additionally, Police Patrol Officer typically reports to a police sergeant. The Police Patrol Officer works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Police Patrol Officer typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
TO APPLY: DO NOT APPLY ON really. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT cityoffairfieldiowa.com
Position Available: Full-Time Police Officer
Education and Experience Required:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Iowa Law Enforcement Academy certification within 1 year of appointment.
3. Pass civil service examination, MMPI, physical requirements, polygraph and background check.
Housing requirements: All officers must live within a 30 minute response time once training is completed.
Where to apply: Applications can be completed online at cityoffairfieldiowa.com/jobs Resumes are recommended.
Deadline: Applications will remain open until open positions are filled.
ILEA Certified Officers: $6,000 sign-on bonus
Salary:
Benefits:
The Fairfield Police Department is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
For those officers not ILEA certified, FPD will contact you to schedule physical testing and P.O.S.T. testing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.92 - $33.25 per hour
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Schedule:
Work Location: In person