What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lateral Police Officer position at City of Frostburg (MD)?
Starting wage/salary for a lateral police officer will depend on education and experience.
Interested candidates must apply using Government Jobs at the following link:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/frostburgmd. First Responder Services
- Respond to emergency calls for police assistance
- Respond to crimes in progress
Respond to motor vehicle crashes
Interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects
Drafting detailed investigative reports
Collection of evidence
Arrests of suspects of crimes, including cooperative and resistive suspects
Transport of arrested persons to holding facilities and the District Court Commissioner
Completion of all required paperwork
Monitors traffic in the City
Conducts traffic stops and issues warnings or citations for violations
Makes arrests for serious traffic violations, such as DWI/DUI
Directs traffic at school crossings and other areas as needed
Appears in courts and testifies as needed
Appears at administrative hearings and testifies as needed
Enforcement by citation or warning for violations of the City Code regarding parking
Enforcement by citation or warning for violations of the City Code regarding littering, open container, public urination, etc.
Engage with community members, business owners and staff, school community members
Participate in various community events
Other
- Performs numerous other daily duties as required, ordered, assigned, or discovered
Lateral Police Officer Applicants Must Meet the Following Qualifications:
- Must be Certified by Maryland Police Training & Standards Commission for Police Officer Certification or certified in another state (will require six week course to become certified in MD)
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Good Moral Character
- No disqualifying criminal record (no serious crimes, no crimes of moral turpitude, etc.)
- Good reputation in the community
- Physically capable of job duties per medical examination
- Possess a valid driver’s license
All Applicants Must Complete the Following Processes before receiving an official job offer:
- Oral Interview Panel
- Thorough Background Investigation Process
- Polygraph/Truth Verification Testing
- Psychological Testing
- Medical Exam and Clearance
- Final Review by Chief, Commissioner, and Administrator
City Police Officers are issued all necessary uniform and equipment items, including a City cell phone, provided a uniform maintenance allowance, and provided with all necessary academy and in-service training.
All officers have significant opportunities to earn overtime pay, court pay, bonuses, and shift differential pay.
Typical bi-weekly schedule is 80 hours (six 12 hour shifts and one 8 hour flex shift).
Must be willing to work weekends, night shifts, and overtime. Current schedule alternates the weekends worked among Officers.
If you are looking for interesting and meaningful work, with an opportunity to serve the community every day, apply with us by submitting this application.Applications are forwarded to Chief of Police on a regular basis for review.
The Frostburg Police Department places a heavy emphasis on community policing and has a rich history of policing of over 150 years.
The City of Frostburg is an equal opportunity employer. Interested parties of all races and genders are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $50,003 - $55,536