The Idaho Falls Police Department is
continually hiring for the job of Lateral Police Officer. Openings are dependent
on multiple factors and applications are currently open continuously. We use a roster of available candidates to
fill openings, and that roster is built from applicants that have completed a City of Idaho Falls application for the position. Applications are valid for 365 days from
the date submitted.
The testing process will be as
follows:
1. Your application and resume are
reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications established by the
State of Idaho and the Idaho Falls Police Department.
2. If you meet the requirements
established by the Police Department, you will be invited to participate in an
oral board interview and physical fitness test.
3. If you pass those, you will be
moved through to the background process which includes a detailed background
investigation, polygraph examination, psychological examination, and physical
examination.
Lateral Officer Pay
Idaho Falls Police Department will
use the following criteria when selecting lateral applicants to participate in
the lateral testing process:
- Must be a citizen of the United States or a resident
alien who is legally authorized to work in the United States
- High School graduation or possession of a GED or
equivalent
- Not less than 21 years of age at the time of
appointment
- Must possess or obtain a valid Idaho Driver's License
by the date of appointment.
Idaho Lateral Applicants
- Served within any police/law enforcement agency within
the State
- Cumulative related service in Idaho must include a minimum
of two (2) years of uniformed patrol as a commissioned law enforcement
officer (POST Certified).
- And, validated evidence of successful completion of a
related training academy certified by the appropriate state, federal, or
local regulatory or oversight agency.
Outside Lateral Applicants
- Service in a city or metropolitan as defined below:
- Service in a city of at least 30,000 population as
defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget; OR
- Service in a city that is part of a Metropolitan Area
with at least 60,000 population as defined by the U.S. Office of
Management and Budget; AND
- Cumulative related service must include a minimum of
two (2) years of uniform patrol duty as a commissioned law enforcement
officer (POST Certified or equivalent)
- And, validated evidence of successful completion of a
related training academy certified by the appropriate state, federal, or
local regulatory or oversight agency.
Military Police, Detention/Correction Officers, Reserve Officers,
University/Campus Police, Park Ranger/Park Police, Capital Police,
Detention/Jail/Court Security Sheriff's Deputy or Marshall, Special District
Police, Railroad Police, and federal law enforcement personnel will NOT
be considered as previous related experience.
Essential Functions
This
position performs some or all of the following:
Patrol & Traffic: Enforces all applicable city, and state, laws, and ordinances
by apprehending, citing, and arresting violators as appropriate; investigates
criminal activity, gathers evidence, interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects
and takes appropriate action to solve cases and bring suspects before proper
judicial process; investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic and parking
violations; directs traffic and assists motorists as needed; serves warrants,
processes, notices, summons, and subpoenas and keeps records of disposition.
Responds to calls for service and renders aid to distressed citizens by
maintaining the peace, supplying information, and aiding in assisting the
citizens as applicable.
Completes detailed and accurate reports of daily activities, criminal cases,
arrests, traffic accidents, and other cases as appropriate; presents evidence
and testimony in court and other hearings as required.
Operates police vehicles and other department equipment in a manner that will
maximize its life span and will provide the utmost safety for the officer and
the public; maintains visible presence to deter and prevent crime; checks for
building security and illegal activity.
Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within
the community; as assigned, represents the department by speaking at public
meetings and schools to educate and inform citizens; presents a professional
image in both appearance and demeanor.
Crime Prevention/Gangs/Vice/DARE: Participates in delivering program(s) unique
to elementary, Junior High and High schools; focus on safety, drug awareness,
alcohol (DUI), gang activity, truancy, violence, theft, vandalism, trespassing,
traffic, etc.; conducts lectures, workshops, classes, or gives presentations
related to criminal activity within the schools to assist school officials;
educates participants and youth regarding law enforcement practices;
demonstrates specialized equipment explains efficiency and effectiveness of the
same.
Educates the public regarding effective action through organized community
efforts; develops and delivers domestic violence and child abuse prevention
programs.
Performs departmental public relations functions; delivers public speeches at
community gatherings, church meetings, civic meetings, schools, etc.; conducts
community liquor compliance checks; acts as a trainer to workers performing as
servers in establishments that sell alcoholic beverages.
School/Campus Resource: Performs in various programs for special target
populations of the community as needed to address needs, concerns, and issues
pertaining to crime prevention and public relations; performs specialty
resource functions by administrative assignment; enforces all applicable city,
and state, laws by apprehending, citing, and arresting violators on or off
school property; may monitor student activities and apprise administration of
legal concerns or discipline. Conducts criminal investigations on cases
involving juvenile offenders; establishes rapport with school officials,
students, and parents; advises students, parents, and school officials in
criminal matters; makes arrests as needed.
K-9 Officer: Works closely with specially trained Police canine to develop an
effective relationship; trains canine daily and weekly in aggression, evidence
search, area search, obedience, and crowd control; maintains accurate records
of all training and line duty activities; maintains personal file on canine;
prepares and submits reports as necessary; ensures proper care and feeding,
health and safety of canine; maintains accurate records of dog tag licenses and
shots; performs necessary cleaning and maintenance of dog, kennel, and police
vehicle.
Investigations/Detective: Performs initial or assigned case investigations; may
be called upon to assist department detective or be assigned major case
investigations, performs advanced investigations on various felony crimes;
works closely with Sergeants, Lieutenants, Captains, and Police Chief in
solving difficult cases; investigates, follows-up and ensures completion of all
cases; conducts research and pursues clues, makes telephone calls, tracks
criminal histories, secures existing data information on suspects, etc. Answers
business/bank complaints of financial crimes including theft, forgery, scams,
bounced checks, embezzlements, bad credit, and white collar crimes; alerts
businesses and community of check forgeries, and short change artists;
investigates use and trafficking of illegal drugs; may serve as a drug
recognition expert (DRE).
Specialist: Receives specialized training and provides specialty services for
the department; acts as a bomb technician, drug specialist, forensic analyst,
crime scene analyst, SWAT, sniper, etc.
Airport Security: Performs law enforcement duties at the airport, terminal
building, passenger screening/boarding facility, and Security Identification
Display Area (SIDA); conducts security patrols and monitors the airport grounds
and facilities ensuring security and safety requirements are being met and
maintained; prepares reports and maintains records in accordance with local,
State and Federal requirements; performs all airport security functions as
assigned.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
1.
Education and Experience: A.
Graduation from high school or GED and current certification as a Police
Officer; AND B. Two (2) years of experience as a police officer (which may
include 1 year as a Probationary Officer).
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures,
techniques, and equipment; applicable Federal, State, County, and City laws and
ordinances and departmental rules and regulations; NCIC, UCR/IBR codes and their
proper application; methods of arrest; legal liabilities associated with arrest
and law enforcement; practices and procedures for emergency vehicle operation;
specialized equipment such as that needed to document field sobriety tests,
radar, radio, camera, fingerprinting, evidence collection, etc.; hazardous
waste classifications and emergency procedures; investigative procedures and
practices; courtroom procedures and laws of evidence.
Advanced Skill in the use of firearms, non-lethal weapons, police
vehicle/emergency vehicle operation, and emergency equipment, which may include
breath test devices, radar units, and restraining devices.
Ability to react effectively in emergency and stress situations; exhibit
imagination, initiative, and problem-solving capability in coping with a
variety of law enforcement situations; follow standard safety practices and
procedures common to law enforcement work; perform work requiring good physical
condition; communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing; establish and
maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and
the public.
3. Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid Idaho State driver's license or be able to obtain one
within six (6) months of hire.
Must be eligible to acquire and maintain Idaho POST peace officer
certification.
May be required to be or become NASRO certified.
Varying shift work is required.
Work Environment
Tasks
require a variety of physical activities periodically involving muscular strain
related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Essential
functions require talking, hearing, and seeing. Mental application utilizes
memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and creative problem-solving.
Frequent local travel is required in the course of performing portions of job
functions. Elements of the job pose various degrees of hazard uncertainty
common to law enforcement.
Agency
City of Idaho Falls
Address
775 Northgate Mile
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83402-0220
Phone
208-612-8656
208-612-8634
Website
http://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/
