What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Hampton Police Department?
Job description
We are seeking a police officer to join our team. Our department requires someone with a strong commitment to upholding the law, and we're interested in hiring individuals with a professional demeanor. While the successful candidate does not necessarily need to have directly worked in law enforcement, he or she will have a thorough understanding of police procedures and protocol.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and arrest subjects who have committed a crime.
- Interpret laws and apply them in real time.
- Protect suspects, witnesses, and officers against abuse.
- Apprehend criminal suspects and place them in custody.
- Arrest violent or potentially violent suspects or those who have breached the peace.
- Enforce traffic laws and regulations such as traffic infractions that are misdemeanors or felonies.
- Investigate suspicious activity or conduct criminal investigations.
- Respond to police calls and emergency situations; present information accurately to court officials.
Education and Experience Required:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Iowa Law Enforcement Academy certification within 1 year of appointment.
3. Pass MMPI, physical requirements and background check.
For those officers not ILEA certified, HPD will contact you to schedule physical testing and P.O.S.T. testing.
Housing requirements: All officers must live within 30 miles of Hampton city limits once training is completed.
Along with a resume, applicants must go onto the City of Hampton website and complete the City of Hampton Application for Employment. Copy and paste the following link:
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Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Position will be open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,526.45 - $69,781.54 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,526 - $69,782