Police Officer - El Mirage, United States - City of El Mirage

Description

Summary:


Are you a Sworn Police Officer wanting to Police with Purpose?**
The El Mirage Police Department is Hiring

We're recruiting lateral Police our team

Would you like to relocate, start fresh at a new department, seek new challenges, or increase balance with work and family? The City of El Mirage offers a rare environment, a hidden gem in a career field that's constantly evolving.

We are seeking officers who are proactive, community-minded, want to gain experience, and make a difference. El Mirage is located close to activities, sports, and entertainment and has a lower cost of living.

It's been said that you must see it and feel it, not just hear it.

Come ride along with one of our officers to see the family environment in our department and feel the support from our community.

• We value our relationship with the community and enjoy strong support from the residents, city council and city management. We have a modern police facility, a fleet of new vehicles, onsite gym, uptodate equipment and the latest in technology. We will provide you with the training, experience, and tools to work efficiently and be the best you can be

We are a true family of officers and value the talent and contributions of each individual member. Within our department, you are not just a number or a face in the crowd.

We will get to know you, support you, and offer you the opportunity to make a real difference in our community.

Growth opportunities and special assignments such as field training officer, motor officer, K-9 handler, detective, school resource officer, and task forces are available, along with opportunities for a variety of skill sets.

Police Officer (lateral) pay starts up to $43.73 per hour ($90, 958 annually), depending on qualifications.
In addition to the many opportunities and assignments, we offer the following benefits and specialty pays to eligible employees:

• **Field Training Officer (FTO)**: 5% base hourly rate

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Deferred Compensation: $35.00 employer contribution per pay period
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Uniform Allowance: $675 at academy graduation or upon start, and up to $1,350 per year
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Bilingual Pay: $0.75 per hour
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Shift Pay: $0.50 to $1.00 per hour
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Standby Pay: $2.00 per hour
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Call Out: 2 hours minimum
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Court Appearance: 2 hours minimum
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Health and Dental Insurance: City pays 100% of employee only health and dental premiums for base health and dental plans
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Tuition Assistance: 100% reimbursement per credit hour up to $4,000 per calendar year.
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Vacation Leave: Up to 80 hours the first year, and 10 additional hours for each year of service thereafter, up to 180 hours per year
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Sick Leave: Up to 96 hours per year
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Service Award Leave: Up to 40 hours per year
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Holiday Pay: 10 hours holiday pay for 10 holidays
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Sick Leave Conversion at Retirement: Employees with a minimum of 1000 hours of accrued and unused sick at retirement, are eligible for pay of an amount of compensation equal to 40%. Employees with a minimum of 1400 hours, eligible for compensation equal to 60%.

Come grow with our organization

• For additional information, please visit the El Mirage Police Job Opportunities website.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

• Job Classification Title: Police Officer
• Working Title(s): Police Officer
• FLSA Status: NE
• Safety Sensitive: Yes
• Pay Grade: MOU Police Officer

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and requirements.

The essential duties and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned as determined by the City of El Mirage.

This class is the second level in a four level Sworn Police series.

Incumbents ensure the safety and security of municipal streets, buildings, residences, and neighborhoods; enforce ordinances and laws; respond to calls; conduct investigations and provide other assigned law enforcement and public safety duties.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

• Organizational Role: Paraprofessional-Operational
• Supervision Exercised: None
• Budget Authority: None
• Competency Rank(s): N/A

Essential Functions:

• The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the City's needs._
• Responds to service and assistance calls.
• Performs community and problemoriented policing activities.
• Conducts investigations by locating physical evidence, victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Gathers information and completes interviews.
• Documents facts and elements of a crime.
• Makes arrest when necessary.
• Writes reports.
• Operates a motor vehicle and patrols assigned areas.
• Testifies in court.
• Holds and participates in training sessions, as assigned.
• Serves as a detention