Police Officer

Summary

OfficerThe face of policing has changed over the years, but there is still a need for Sir Robert Peel's policing philosophy: "The police are the public and the public are the police." Policing in this day and age can be challenging, exciting, and fast-paced. It takes a person of strong character, a giving heart, and a sense of community to wear an Elkhart Police badge. Are you willing to stand up to adversity for your community and fellow man? Can you meet this challenge?Benefits:10 Personal Days per year10 Vacation Days per yearTake Home Car ProgramDouble Time Pay for call-ins and posted overtimeHoliday, Longevity, and Shift Differential PayHealth, Dental, and Life InsurancePublic Employee Retirement Fund (PERF)99 percent of pension contribution provided by the CitySalaries:3rd Class Patrolman: $67,438.00 first year2nd Class Patrolman: $71,438.00 second year1st Class Patrolman: $78,438.00 third yearInvestigator: $79,438.00Sergeant: $83,884.00Lieutenant: $88,242.00$2,000.00 annual clothing allowance$1,200.00 approximate annual sick incentiveApplication Process:Applicants will be notified of the next testing date after application submission.Testing day begins with physical agility testing to Indiana Law Enforcement Academy exit standards:Vertical Jump: 16 inchesOne Minute Sit-ups: 29300 Meter Run: 71 secondsMinimum Push-ups: 251.5 Mile Run: 16 minutes 28 secondsApplicants successfully completing physical testing proceed to:General education testPersonality profile questionnaireApplicants who pass advance to:Background investigationOral interview with department administration, Human Resources, and Merit Commission membersSuccessful applicants receive a conditional offer of employment and must complete:Polygraph examinationMedical evaluationPosition Details:Department: PolicePosition: Patrol OfficerDivision: PatrolStatus: Full-timeCategory: Annual-Based SalariedFLSA: Non-ExemptReports To: Uniform SergeantJob Summary:Responsible for patrolling the City, taking calls for service, detecting and deterring crime.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Major responsibilities require understanding of and constant attention and commitment to implementation and performance of the agency's mission.All assigned duties and tasks are expected to be performed in an effective, efficient, and safe manner.The patrol officer must support and promote the organization's mission and comply with directives.Personal conduct and behavior, on-duty and off-duty, must not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger public trust or confidence.Requires a high level of problem-solving ability, self-initiative, and the ability to work the majority of the time without direct supervision.Other Duties and Responsibilities:Taking calls for servicePatrolling to deter and detect crimeInvestigating complaints, citing and or arresting law violatorsFollowing up on pending reports and casesPreparing and or serving civil processProtecting persons and propertyUsing proper care of City property while performing dutiesSecuring and protecting prisonersEfficient use of self-directed work time as identified by supervisory personnelEducation and Experience:Valid Indiana Driver's License requiredSuccessful completion of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy at Plainfield, IndianaCompletion of 24 hours of annual state-mandated trainingCertification requirements with IDACS and NCICMaintain proficiency in firearmsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Logical thinking to solve problemsAbility to read, write, interpret, and verbally give or demonstrate work instructionsPhysical, Mental, and Visual Skills:Walking, bending, standing, stooping, and crouching dailyClarity of vision with or without correctionWorking Conditions:Majority of tasks performed outside while working from a police vehicleSome tasks require heavy lifting, pushing, or carrying heavy loadsFrequent entry and exit of vehicles, building searches, climbing over obstacles, and sudden movement to avoid dangerHigh level of mental alertness required to assess danger and inconsistencies in informationPhysical and mental demands may escalate rapidly and require peak readinessWork schedule exceeds 40 hours per week as requiredDrug Test Required:The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free WorkplacePost-offer, pre-employment drug screen requiredRandom drug testing may be conducted after employmentPolicy Statement:The incumbent must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities described to perform essential job functions.This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed and is not all-inclusive.Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor.All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Job Description

OfficerThe face of policing has changed over the years, but there is still a need for Sir Robert Peel's policing philosophy: "The police are the public and the public are the police." Policing in this day and age can be challenging, exciting, and fast-paced. It takes a person of strong character, a giving heart, and a sense of community to wear an Elkhart Police badge. Are you willing to stand up to adversity for your community and fellow man? Can you meet this challenge?Benefits:10 Personal Days per year10 Vacation Days per yearTake Home Car ProgramDouble Time Pay for call-ins and posted overtimeHoliday, Longevity, and Shift Differential PayHealth, Dental, and Life InsurancePublic Employee Retirement Fund (PERF)99 percent of pension contribution provided by the CitySalaries:3rd Class Patrolman: $67,438.00 first year2nd Class Patrolman: $71,438.00 second year1st Class Patrolman: $78,438.00 third yearInvestigator: $79,438.00Sergeant: $83,884.00Lieutenant: $88,242.00$2,000.00 annual clothing allowance$1,200.00 approximate annual sick incentiveApplication Process:Applicants will be notified of the next testing date after application submission.Testing day begins with physical agility testing to Indiana Law Enforcement Academy exit standards:Vertical Jump: 16 inchesOne Minute Sit-ups: 29300 Meter Run: 71 secondsMinimum Push-ups: 251.5 Mile Run: 16 minutes 28 secondsApplicants successfully completing physical testing proceed to:General education testPersonality profile questionnaireApplicants who pass advance to:Background investigationOral interview with department administration, Human Resources, and Merit Commission membersSuccessful applicants receive a conditional offer of employment and must complete:Polygraph examinationMedical evaluationPosition Details:Department: PolicePosition: Patrol OfficerDivision: PatrolStatus: Full-timeCategory: Annual-Based SalariedFLSA: Non-ExemptReports To: Uniform SergeantJob Summary:Responsible for patrolling the City, taking calls for service, detecting and deterring crime.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Major responsibilities require understanding of and constant attention and commitment to implementation and performance of the agency's mission.All assigned duties and tasks are expected to be performed in an effective, efficient, and safe manner.The patrol officer must support and promote the organization's mission and comply with directives.Personal conduct and behavior, on-duty and off-duty, must not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger public trust or confidence.Requires a high level of problem-solving ability, self-initiative, and the ability to work the majority of the time without direct supervision.Other Duties and Responsibilities:Taking calls for servicePatrolling to deter and detect crimeInvestigating complaints, citing and or arresting law violatorsFollowing up on pending reports and casesPreparing and or serving civil processProtecting persons and propertyUsing proper care of City property while performing dutiesSecuring and protecting prisonersEfficient use of self-directed work time as identified by supervisory personnelEducation and Experience:Valid Indiana Driver's License requiredSuccessful completion of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy at Plainfield, IndianaCompletion of 24 hours of annual state-mandated trainingCertification requirements with IDACS and NCICMaintain proficiency in firearmsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Logical thinking to solve problemsAbility to read, write, interpret, and verbally give or demonstrate work instructionsPhysical, Mental, and Visual Skills:Walking, bending, standing, stooping, and crouching dailyClarity of vision with or without correctionWorking Conditions:Majority of tasks performed outside while working from a police vehicleSome tasks require heavy lifting, pushing, or carrying heavy loadsFrequent entry and exit of vehicles, building searches, climbing over obstacles, and sudden movement to avoid dangerHigh level of mental alertness required to assess danger and inconsistencies in informationPhysical and mental demands may escalate rapidly and require peak readinessWork schedule exceeds 40 hours per week as requiredDrug Test Required:The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free WorkplacePost-offer, pre-employment drug screen requiredRandom drug testing may be conducted after employmentPolicy Statement:The incumbent must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities described to perform essential job functions.This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed and is not all-inclusive.Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor.All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.