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City of Helena, MT - Rexburg, ID
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Under general supervision and on varied shifts, performs a variety of duties involved in law enforcement including perform patrols, investigations, traffic controls, and specialized assignments; responds to calls for assistance; conducts preliminary investigations; locates and apprehends offenders; prepares reports; testifies in court and responds to medical emergencies. Performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations and/or traffic control duties. Duties may involve personal danger and employees must be able to act without immediate supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Patrol assigned areas on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or in a radio-equipped car to preserve law and order.
- Investigate reports of complaints involving fire, robberies, neighborhood disturbances, and other misdemeanors and felonies.
- Administer aid at the scene of automobile accidents and prepare detailed accident reports.
- Interview persons with complaints and direct them to proper authorities.
- Interact with the public to provide general advice and information.
- Perform public and community relations services.
- Participate in regular training programs in police methods and related subjects.
- Serve appropriate legal papers.
- Testify in court as a witness regarding arrests and citations made.
- Write and input data into reports, logs, forms.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED certificate.
- Successfully complete basic course at MLEA or equivalent as designated by P.O.S.T advisory council.
- Ability to pass entry-level police written examination and Montana Law Enforcement Academy physical agility test (MPAT).
- Satisfactory, successful criminal history screening, background investigation, and driving record check.
- Satisfactory, successful mental health evaluation.
Nice-to-haves
- Understanding of the occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in law enforcement.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Basic mathematical principles.
- Basic English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Benefits
- Must obtain a valid MT drivers license within six months of hire.
