What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Lateral position at Pocatello Fire Department?
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please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2470888
The Pocatello Police Department may at any time accept lateral transfer
applications. To qualify as a lateral candidate, the applicant must meet
the following qualifications:
If the applicant does not meet these minimum qualifications, they should
fill out the[Police Entry Level Exam Notification
Form](https://pocatello.seamlessdocs.com/f/PDentryexam)to be notified
when the next entry-level exam will take place.
More information can be found on the City of Pocatello\'s
website:[Lateral Hiring
Process](https://pocatello.gov/835/Lateral-Entry-Officers),[Benefits of
Employment](https://pocatello.gov/843/Benefits-of-Employment)
#### Job Description {#job-description role="heading" aria-level="3" uw-rm-heading="level"}
A Police Officer enforces state and local laws and ordinances, responds
to calls for the protection of life and property, conducts criminal and
non-criminal investigations, makes arrests and performs other assigned
law enforcement and public safety duties to preserve the peace, reduce
fear and provide for a safe community environment. Duties normally
consist of patrol and traffic activities in the City on an assigned
shift. Officers may be delegated to assignments in specialized areas
such as K9, school resource, SWAT, field training, in-service training
instruction, criminal investigations, hostage negotiations, traffic
control or other areas.
A Police Officer patrols an assigned area to observe, monitor and
enforce a wide array of ordinances, laws and statutes while interacting
with the public to provide educational, investigative and related police
services. Work is performed under minimal supervision and requires a
high degree of independent discretion in decision making within
established guidelines, although a Corporal, Sergeant and/or Lieutenant
is typically available for advice and counsel as needed.
The job requires a high school diploma or GED and a POST Basic
Certification, as well as successful completion of a 16 week Field
Training Officer program. The job requires the ability to maintain a
collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and
appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the
general public.
A Police Officer is exposed to indoor and outdoor environments including
extreme weather conditions, strenuous activity, lifting or restraining
another human being or other heavy object, and exposure to hazardous
materials and/or life threatening situations. The nature of the job
often requires on-call work after normal working hours, weekends and
holidays as the business of the City necessitates. The job is physically
and mentally demanding. Officers need to be physically fit and able to
react to different situations at a moments notice.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
Patrols assigned areas of the City; enforces federal, state and local
laws and ordinances. Maintains community presence; responds to calls
related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents and
other public safety emergencies. Responds to calls that may include
domestic violence, burglaries, juvenile disturbances, civil
disturbances, health and welfare assistance, animal problems, civil
protection, medical and fire calls, bomb threats, hazardous material
spills and other public and life safety incidents. Determines the
existence of probable cause, identifies suspects, and takes offenders
into physical custody, refers charges for review and prosecution. Issues
warnings and citations; performs appropriate field tests as needed.
Prepares reports of arrests, activities performed and unusua l incidents
observed. Conducts both preliminary and follow-up investigations and
collects evidence in disturbances, criminal incidents, hazardous
incidents, vehicle accidents and deaths. Verbally interacts with
witnesses and victims, suspects and offenders to obtain information.
Conducts searches of persons, vehicles, premises or areas to determine
the presence of individuals or illegal activities or articles. Maintains
the security and safety of individuals; assumes custody of suspect or
offender and transports them to appropriate detention or corrections
locations. Coordinates and conducts detailed investigations of violent
crimes, child abuse, property crimes, vice, gaming and narcotics
violations.
Identifies and implements safety emergency plans, evacuation plans and
emergency drills. Assists medical personnel and outside agencies with
investigations. Interacts with citizens in the community. Interacts with
persons who are mentally ill and places them into protective custody
when appropriate. Participates in ongoing training to improve job skills
and stays up-to-date with current case law, state law and traffic codes.
Appears in court and provides testimony (often scheduled on regular days
off).
Develops and maintains ongoing partnerships and relationships with
police officers, citizens, schoo
please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2470888
The Pocatello Police Department may at any time accept lateral transfer
applications. To qualify as a lateral candidate, the applicant must meet
the following qualifications:
- **Possess an Idaho P.O.S.T. certification or be Idaho P.O.S.T.
- **Have at least two (2) years of equivalent law enforcement
If the applicant does not meet these minimum qualifications, they should
fill out the[Police Entry Level Exam Notification
Form](https://pocatello.seamlessdocs.com/f/PDentryexam)to be notified
when the next entry-level exam will take place.
More information can be found on the City of Pocatello\'s
website:[Lateral Hiring
Process](https://pocatello.gov/835/Lateral-Entry-Officers),[Benefits of
Employment](https://pocatello.gov/843/Benefits-of-Employment)
#### Job Description {#job-description role="heading" aria-level="3" uw-rm-heading="level"}
A Police Officer enforces state and local laws and ordinances, responds
to calls for the protection of life and property, conducts criminal and
non-criminal investigations, makes arrests and performs other assigned
law enforcement and public safety duties to preserve the peace, reduce
fear and provide for a safe community environment. Duties normally
consist of patrol and traffic activities in the City on an assigned
shift. Officers may be delegated to assignments in specialized areas
such as K9, school resource, SWAT, field training, in-service training
instruction, criminal investigations, hostage negotiations, traffic
control or other areas.
A Police Officer patrols an assigned area to observe, monitor and
enforce a wide array of ordinances, laws and statutes while interacting
with the public to provide educational, investigative and related police
services. Work is performed under minimal supervision and requires a
high degree of independent discretion in decision making within
established guidelines, although a Corporal, Sergeant and/or Lieutenant
is typically available for advice and counsel as needed.
The job requires a high school diploma or GED and a POST Basic
Certification, as well as successful completion of a 16 week Field
Training Officer program. The job requires the ability to maintain a
collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and
appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the
general public.
A Police Officer is exposed to indoor and outdoor environments including
extreme weather conditions, strenuous activity, lifting or restraining
another human being or other heavy object, and exposure to hazardous
materials and/or life threatening situations. The nature of the job
often requires on-call work after normal working hours, weekends and
holidays as the business of the City necessitates. The job is physically
and mentally demanding. Officers need to be physically fit and able to
react to different situations at a moments notice.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
Patrols assigned areas of the City; enforces federal, state and local
laws and ordinances. Maintains community presence; responds to calls
related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents and
other public safety emergencies. Responds to calls that may include
domestic violence, burglaries, juvenile disturbances, civil
disturbances, health and welfare assistance, animal problems, civil
protection, medical and fire calls, bomb threats, hazardous material
spills and other public and life safety incidents. Determines the
existence of probable cause, identifies suspects, and takes offenders
into physical custody, refers charges for review and prosecution. Issues
warnings and citations; performs appropriate field tests as needed.
Prepares reports of arrests, activities performed and unusua l incidents
observed. Conducts both preliminary and follow-up investigations and
collects evidence in disturbances, criminal incidents, hazardous
incidents, vehicle accidents and deaths. Verbally interacts with
witnesses and victims, suspects and offenders to obtain information.
Conducts searches of persons, vehicles, premises or areas to determine
the presence of individuals or illegal activities or articles. Maintains
the security and safety of individuals; assumes custody of suspect or
offender and transports them to appropriate detention or corrections
locations. Coordinates and conducts detailed investigations of violent
crimes, child abuse, property crimes, vice, gaming and narcotics
violations.
Identifies and implements safety emergency plans, evacuation plans and
emergency drills. Assists medical personnel and outside agencies with
investigations. Interacts with citizens in the community. Interacts with
persons who are mentally ill and places them into protective custody
when appropriate. Participates in ongoing training to improve job skills
and stays up-to-date with current case law, state law and traffic codes.
Appears in court and provides testimony (often scheduled on regular days
off).
Develops and maintains ongoing partnerships and relationships with
police officers, citizens, schoo