STARTING SALARY
$46,392 - $56,412
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING
April 24, 2008
JOB DESCRIPTION
The City of Keizer Police Department is currently accepting applications for a Certified Police Officer. In addition to a great salary, the City offers police officers a choice of competitive health and dental insurance packages, incentive pay up to twenty (20%) for non-probationary employees, Oregon Public Employees Retirement (employer and employee contributions), and a deferred compensation program where the City will contribute up to six (6%) percent of the employees gross salary. Police officers assigned to patrol work a 12-hour shift on dayshift or nightshift. Shift assignments rotate quarterly. Patrol officers also accrue 6.7 to 16.7 hours of vacation time per month and twelve (12) hours of floating holiday time off per month. The City provides all uniforms, equipment and uniform cleaning.
Application Procedure: Applications and a description of duties are available at the City of Keizer website, www.keizer.org, or at City Hall, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer, Oregon. Applicants must apply by 12 Noon, Thursday, April 24, 2008. The written test and physical ability test will be offered on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Applicants shall submit completed applications to: Human Resource Department, City of Keizer, P.O. Box 21000, Keizer, Oregon 97307-1000 or fax to 503-393-9437.
JOB SUMMARY - Certified Police Officer
Major responsibilities require consistent attention and commitment to the agency’s mission. All assigned duties and tasks are expected to be performed in an effective, efficient and safe manner. Employee must accept the responsibility to support and promote this organization’s mission and comply with its directives. Personal conduct and behavior (on-duty as well as off-duty) must be such that it does not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger the public’s trust or confidence in the agency or its members. This position requires a high level of problem-solving ability, self-initiative and the ability to work independently in conformance with established guidelines and standards. Successful performers are those who are capable and willing to make decisions that are consistently in conformance with the agency’s mission, goals and objectives.
Employees working in this position work under the direct supervision of a Police Sergeant who assigns work details and reviews work for conformance to laws and departmental policies, rules and regulations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work conditions may vary by shift. Some tasks are performed inside while working in an office setting with a noise level that is usually moderately quiet. Most tasks are performed outside from a police patrol vehicle. Few tasks require heavy lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying heavy loads. Physical strength, agility and stamina sufficient to perform the duties, including work beyond normal requirements in emergencies are required. Flexibility is important because of the need to frequently enter and exit vehicles, inspect buildings, climb over and around obstacles, make sudden moves, etc.
Mental alertness is important because of the need to make fine discriminations and decisions concerning subtle cues of impending danger or to discover inconsistencies in witnesses or situations changing dramatically within a few seconds, taxing the maximum of human endurance. Therefore, incumbents must remain physically and mentally fit to enable them to handle, with minimum force and assistance, recurrent contacts and involvement with dangerous and potentially dangerous people, animals and equipment.
The work environment/physical demands described are representative of those a police officer may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following examples of duties and responsibilities do not encompass all requirements Employees in this position are expected to practice a Community Policing philosophy, and may perform any or all of the following duties.
- Patrols roads, residential and business areas of the City and enforces traffic and criminal laws and issues citations or warnings to violators. Patrols school zones and high activity areas. Conducts building security checks, checks for suspicious persons and vehicles.
- Responds to a wide variety of radio calls including thefts, juvenile complaints, burglaries, rapes, family disputes, barking dogs, loud parties, etc. and takes appropriate action. Performs first-responder emergency care at scene of accidents and directs traffic if necessary.
- Attempts to build an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust with the community, so that average citizens and community leaders form a new partnership with the police.
- Works with community residents to identify and prioritize problems.
- Assist the public in answering inquiries regarding directions, laws and ordinances, aids stranded motorists; conducts vacation house checks, checks road conditions, street signs and street lights and reports defects, gives other assistance to the public as needed.
- Investigates accidents and criminal complaints, makes arrests and issues criminal citations when required. Handles and transports prisoners.
- Prepares full and comprehensive reports on major activities within the officer’s jurisdiction. Reports include custody reports, SARA reports, person reports, special reports, vehicle reports, property reports, field contact reports, etc.
- Appears in court as a witness with prior work being done on the preparation of the court case in conjunction with superior officers and various attorneys.
- Conducts special projects and/or research to assist in department’s activities in areas such as crime analysis, planning for new or improved programs and computer applications.
Skill Requirements
MINIMUM STANDARDS
Be a United States Citizen
Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent Be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment
Be free of criminal convictions defined by Oregon Administrative Rule Be of good moral character
Pass a comprehensive background investigation
Pass a medical evaluation Be able to give credible courtroom testimony
Possess a Basic certificate from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training or equivalent police officer certification from a similar entity
In addition , applicants must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon Driver’s License, pass a written exam, physical ability evaluation, oral and psychological evaluation, and reside within 30 minutes of the Keizer Police Department.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position requires knowledge of the English language and spelling.
Considerable ability is required to:
- work independently and make sound decisions using good common sense;
- understand fairly complex oral and written instructions and act upon them accordingly;
- deal courteously and firmly with the public, often in stressful situations;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and supervisors;
- analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine a proper course of action to be taken.
Ability is required to:
- learn a considerable amount of material such as laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances and procedures and apply this knowledge to the job;
- operate assigned equipment skillfully, safely and in conformance with applicable laws and regulations;
- prepare clear and comprehensive reports;
- learn and administer basic first aid.
Hiring Process: Selected applicants who successfully pass the written examination and physical ability test may be scheduled for an oral interview. applicants who pass these phases may receive a conditional job offer contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation, psychological test, and physical examination that includes a screening for illicit drug use.
The job description and skill requirements do not constitute an employment agreement between the City and applicant/employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job changes.
The City of Keizer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA Accomodations Provided Upon Request.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- be a U.S. citizen
- possess a valid driver's license
- be at least 21 years of age
- possess a high school diploma or GED
- vision DPSST Standards
SELECTION PROCESS
- written entrance exam
- oral interview
- drug screening test
- background investigation
- medical examination
- physical agility test
- psychological test
HOW TO APPLY
Application Procedure:
Applications and a description of duties are available at the City of Keizer website, www.keizer.org (current openings), or at City Hall, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer, Oregon. Applicants must apply by 12 Noon, Thursday, April 24, 2008. The written test and physical ability test will be offered on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Applicants shall submit completed applications to: Human Resource Department, City of Keizer, P.O. Box 21000, Keizer, Oregon 97307-1000 or fax to 503-393-9437.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Human Resource Department
P.O. Box 21000
Keizer, Oregon 97303-1000
503-856-3430
Email: HR@keizer.org
Web Site: www.keizer.org
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