Job Information
Idaho State Job Bank Police Officer in Moscow, Idaho
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2348166
POLICE OFFICER
Revised: 9/6/2024
POSITION DETAILS
Position Title: Police Officer
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: Police Step & Grade Officer Level
Reports To: Police Sergeant
Cell Phone Stipend: ? Eligible ? Ineligible
Supervisory Functions
? Full-Time Employees ? Seasonal Employees
? Part-Time Employees ? Volunteers
? Temporary Employees ? No Supervisory Functions
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction for an assigned supervisor, perform police protection and other services to
safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of the citizens of Moscow; respond to
crime and accident scenes, emergency situations, and other requests for assistance; detect,
apprehend and arrest criminals; enforce the laws and ordinances of the City; perform a variety
of specialized duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
these essential functions.
Provide a variety of police protection and other services to enforce the laws and
ordinances of Moscow and safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of
citizens.
Respond to a wide variety of calls from citizens in need of first aid, information, and
general assistance; resolve problems as needed.
Provide first aid and rescue services at crime scenes, accidents, and other emergency
situations.
Communicate with other City personnel, law enforcement agencies, and health care
providers to coordinate efforts and exchange information.
Prepare accurate and detailed investigative reports; complete a variety of forms and
issue citations as appropriate.
Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as firearms, police vehicles,
radios, batons, handcuffs, flares, and others according to established procedures.
POLICE OFFICER
Revised: 9/6/2024
Drive a patrol vehicle in an assigned area, observing for conditions and activities in
which there appears to be potential or actual harm to persons or property, disruption of
public order, or any other violations of law.
Respond to observed or reported suspected or actual harmful or illegal conditions or
activities through investigating activities, and actions taken in response to such
conditions or activities, for use by the department and other public agencies.
Apprehend traffic violators, issuing citations, warnings, and testing booking offenders;
apprehend and arrest persons suspected or convicted of committing crimes.
Investigate criminal complaints to determine if a case is valid and able to be prosecuted;
observe, interview, and interrogate victims, witnesses, and suspects; research cases and
develop investigative strategy.
Prepare cases for trial including preparation of evidence, photographs, and documents;
Conduct background investigation of offenders as necessary including detailed checks of
automated information; present material in court as necessary.
Maintain proficiency in driving, the use of firearms, defensive tactics, and in arrest
control techniques in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Participate in or provide training and instruction in specialized police duties as directed.
Provide direction or information to individuals or groups for the purpose of preventing,
subduing, or alleviating harmful, dangerous, or illegal situations.
Conduct crime scene investigation including photography, evidence gathering and
measuring; perform surveillance duties as assigned.
Provide instruction in schools and the community regarding crime prevention and other
law enforcement subjects as assigned.
Conduct educational presentations for various community groups and organizations.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or GED.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid Drivers License.
Qualification for Basic Certification through Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training
Council.
Successful completion of background investigation including physical, psychological, and
polygraph examinations.
Basic POST Certification within twelve months of employment.
POLICE OFFICER
Revised: 9/6/2024
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge Of:
Principles, practices, and procedures used in police work.
State, County, and City laws and ordinances.
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