Police Officer

CITY OF MULDRAUGH

Applicants for peace officer positions in Kentucky must pass the POPS (Peace Officer Professional Standards) physical agility test. This test is part of the pre-selection screening process and assesses an applicant's physical preparedness for law enforcement duties. Key points about POPS testing in Kentucky:

• Required for all applicants: The POPS physical agility test is a mandatory requirement for all applicants to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC).
• Minimum score requirement:To pass, applicants must achieve an overall minimum score of 50 points.
• Test content: The POPS test battery includes five events designed to measure strength, muscular endurance, anaerobic power, and cardiovascular endurance, according to the KLEC.

https://justice.ky.gov/Boards-Commissions/KLEC/testing/Pages/physical-agility-prep.aspx

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Class Title: Police Officer/Recruit to attend DOCJT Academy

Department: Police

Supervisor: Police Chief

Supervises: None

Summary of Position: Under general supervision, performs police duties in the enforcement of laws and ordinances, prevention of crime, and protection of life and property, and performs related work as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Essential:

1. Patrols the City on foot and in cruiser on regularly assigned shifts. Checks doors and windows and examines premises of residences (upon request), business and/or unoccupied buildings.

2. Responds to all calls received during shift, takes proper action and prepares accurate reports.

3. Issues citations for moving vehicle and/or parking violations.

4. Makes arrests and appears in court, when necessary

5. Controls traffic at school crossings, fires, accidents, parades, etc.

6. Secures the scene at fires, crimes, and accidents

7. Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, interviews witnesses and prepares reports.

8. Performs investigative duties when necessary

9. Administers breathalyzer test when warranted

10. Maintains order in crowds, meetings, etc. when necessary

11. Enforces laws and ordinances.

12. Participates in approved law enforcement training courses as required.

B. Non-essential: None at this time.

Qualifications:

A. Training and experience: High School graduate or equivalent. Military or college training and be able to complete the POPS (Police Officer Professional Standards) course

(See KRS Chapter 95 for additional requirements).

B. Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge:

a. Working knowledge of the applicable Federal, State and Local laws and ordinances b. Working knowledge of the police operations as applied to patrol, traffic control and investigations c. Extensive knowledge of the geography of the City d. Working knowledge of operating characteristics, occupational hazards, safety precautions, and servicing methods of departmental vehicles and equipment e. Knowledge of OSHA safety rules (Reference: Appendix E )

2. Skills: Skill in the use of firearms.

3. Abilities a. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records b. Ability to analyze complex police problems and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances c. Ability to remain calm and maintain composure during extraordinary circumstances d. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other police departments/agencies, City officers and employees and the general public e. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing f. Ability to perform tasks requiring exertion of physical energy for extended periods of time, often under adverse weather conditions

Additional Information:

A. Instructions: Somewhat general, many aspects of work are covered specifically, but must be able to use own judgment most of the time.

B. Processes: Must frequently refine existing work methods and development of new techniques, concepts and programs within established limits or policies

C. Review of work: Completed work is spot-checked

D. Analytical Requirements: Assignments involve decisions based on a wide knowledge of many factors where application of advanced or technical concepts are required

E. Tools, Equipment and Vehicles Used: Normal maintenance and use of vehicles, firearms, finger printing kits, cameras, recorders, breathalyzers, less lethal weapons, radar, radio equipment, telephones and normal office equipment of the department

F. Physical requirements of the job: Must have strength agility and mobility to apprehend persons when necessary. Must be able to assist motorists. Work is performed both outdoors and indoors regardless of weather conditions, requiring sitting, and standing, running, or walking, lifting heavy objects weighing more than twenty-five pounds. Must be able to operate a vehicle in all types of weather.

G. Contacts: Frequent contact with the public and City officials and employees requiring tact and diplomacy is a requirement of the job.

H. Confidential Information: Regular use of confidential information is a requirement of the job.

I. Mental Effort: Heavy effort

J. Interruptions: Frequent interruptions will happen.

K. Special Licensing Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

L. Availability: Must be able to respond to calls at all hours. Must be able to work irregular hours on assigned shifts

M. Training and Certification Requirements: Must have completed required law enforcement basic training or must complete required basic training within one year following appointment to the position and must complete required annual training

N. Additional Requirements: None at this time.

O. Overtime Provision: Non-exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $39,248.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Muldraugh, KY 40155 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Muldraugh, KY 40155: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,248