Police Officer
Kalispell Police Department is now accepting applications for Police Officer testing.
I GENERAL CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.
II ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patrol & Investigative Duties 90%
a. Work on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control/enforcement, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
b. Work an assigned shift using judgment in deciding course of action. Expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
c. Maintain normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent.
d. Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws, ordinances and policies;
e. Respond to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.
f. Interrogate/interview suspects and witnesses.
g. Recognize, preserve and document evidence.
h. Prepare cases and testify in court proceedings.
i. Prepare a variety of reports and records including, but not limited to: investigation, arrest and accident reports.
j. Undertake community oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug abuse education and traffic safety.
k. Coordinate activities with other officers and/or other City departments as needed. Exchange information with other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney, Judges, and Municipal Prosecutor's Office regarding cases, policies and procedures.
l. Maintain contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about Department activities.
m. Other duties as assigned.
III PERIPHERAL DUTIES 10%:
a. Maintain departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.
b. Maintain contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operating activities.
c. Serve as a member of various employee committees.
IV SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Work under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant.
V SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
VI QUALIFICATIONS:
a. Entry Level (Minimal):
i. Must be 18 years or older.
ii. Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver's license; applicants
driving history will be taken into consideration.
iii. U.S. citizen;
iv. High school diploma or equivalent;
v. Must be able to read and write the English language;
vi. Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.
b. Preferred Education and Experience, but not required:
i. A two-year or greater college degree or
ii. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
c. *LATERAL TRANSFERS & INCENTIVE PAY
i. Officers with less than 2 year’s experience at the time of hire will be considered entry level, Step 0 of the FY21 matrix ($27.27/hour).
ii. Officers with between two and four year’s police experience, and hold a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate that would be recognized by Montana POST, will be placed at Step 1 of the FY21 matrix ($27.63/hour).
iii. Officers with four or more years of police service, and hold a Basic Law Enforcement
Certificate that would be recognized by Montana POST, will be placed at Step 2 of the
FY21 matrix ($28.00/hour).
d. *ADVANCED EDUCATION INCENTIVE
i. Employees possessing an Associate’s of Arts/Sciences degree: $10/pay period.
ii. Employees possessing a Bachelor’s of Arts/Sciences degree: $20/pay period.
iii. Employees possessing a Master’s degree: $30/pay period.
VII KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA):
a. Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment;
b. Skilled in basic computer operation and office equipment;
c. Ability to learn operation of electronic equipment used in law enforcement;
d. Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations;
e. Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition;
f. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
g. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors;
h. Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions under stressful, sometimes life-threatening situations;
i. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
j. Ability to meet the special requirements listed below;
k. Ability to learn the City's geography.
VIII SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
a. Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State Driver's License without record of suspension or revocation in any state;
b. Ability to meet Department's and States physical standards.
c. Ability to adhere to the Kalispell Police Department’s Tattoo/Body Piercing Policy.
IX TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Police car, police radio, radar gun, handgun and other weapons as required, baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, pager, computer, electronic devices and first aid equipment.
X PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
a. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
b. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk, hear or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; engage in physical confrontation.
c. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
XI WORK ENVIRONMENT:
a. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
b. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside (sometimes severe) weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, vibration and at times in hostile environments.
c. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
d. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
XII SELECTION GUIDELINES:
a. Formal application; review of education and experience; appropriate P.O.S.T. testing including written and physical agility test; oral interview; thorough criminal background check, examination of credit/financial reports and final selection. Note: Applicants will not be informed as to any results of interviews, background checks, credit/financial reports.
i. Note: Incomplete applications or failure to provide required documentation may be grounds for rejection/disqualification.
b. Kalispell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
c. Candidates offered a position with the City of Kalispell will be required to successfully complete a post-offer medical and psychological examination.
The City of Kalispell offers a competitive wage and benefits package.
EOE A completed City of Kalispell application must be received by the closing date of June 19, at 4:00 pm. EEO Employer