Job description

The city of Simpsonville Kentucky is hiring for the position of Police Officer. This is a Recruit Position. This Officer have to attend the DOCJT academy. Under general supervision, patrols the city and responds to emergency and non-emergency situations to protect lives and property (e.g., investigate crimes, apprehend criminals, resolve conflicts, regulate traffic, prevent crime, assist and educate public).

The application deadline is March 15. All applications can either be dropped off or mailed to the,

City of Simpsonville

108 Old Veechdale Road,

Simpsonville KY 40067

ATTN: Major T. Brummer.

Illustrative Duties

• Patrols the city and protects lives and property.
• Enforces laws and prevents crimes.
• Monitors traffic conditions and flow, operates radar and issues citations.
• Responds to accidents and monitors school zones.
• Maintains visibility to establish police presence.
• Settles or calms interpersonal disputes.
• Responds to a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations, accidents, confrontations, injuries and complaints.
• Secures and processes crime scenes and interviews complainants, witnesses, suspects and victims.
• Obtains witness reports, collects evidence and prepares files and reports.
• Apprehends, arrests and processes criminal violators.
• Serves warrants, appears and testifies in courts of law.
• Transports prisoners.
• Performs various Community Oriented Policing functions, including attending community meetings and giving public safety demonstrations.
• Operates a police vehicle and radio.
• Works closely with other law enforcement officers regarding suspects, witnesses, victims and related criminal investigations.
• Records daily activities in logs and prepares reports on activities and investigations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, and possess a valid operator's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle; a high school diploma or GED; must successfully undergo a fingerprint check through the Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; must be a able to identify the colors red, green and yellow; must have standard visual acuity – not less than 20/40 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye without correction, not less than 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other eye with correction; if served in the military, must possess a conditional or an honorable discharge; must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language; must be a person of good moral character, good reputation in the community in which he/she lives, law-abiding and loyal to the United States government.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of department policies and procedures and federal, state and local laws relating to law enforcement. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures, public relations, interview techniques and patrol procedures. Knowledge of traffic control procedures and crisis intervention techniques. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form. Ability to recognize unusual, emergency or threatening situations and take appropriate action. Ability to demonstrate endurance (mental and physical). Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner. The ability to use firearms and specialized police equipment. Knowledge of arrest process and procedures.

Physical Requirements:
Must maintain the physical ability to successfully pass the Essential Job Function test for the position and pass the POPS testing (https://klecs.ky.gov/physical-agility-prep).

Documentation Required:

City of Simpsonville Application (https://cityofsimpsonvilleky.com/police)

Background release form (https://cityofsimpsonvilleky.com/police)

Copy of Birth Certificate

Copy of High School Diploma or State Certified GED

Copy of Drivers License

Copy of Military Separation from Active Duty, Form DD214

Copy of College Transcripts

Copy of Trade School or Correspondence Course Certificates

Copies of any other documents that may be helpful in assessing your qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.05 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Simpsonville, KY 40067: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Military: 1 year (Preferred)
• Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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