Lateral Patrol Officer I/II

City of Elko; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS contributions

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Holidays

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Military Leave

Family Leave

Educational Assistance

EAP

Worker's Compensation

No State Income Tax

Job summary

City of Elko is seeking a Patrol Officer to perform general duty law enforcement, protecting life and property through law and ordinance enforcement. Duties include patrols, traffic control, investigations, and responding to incidents.

The role requires a valid Nevada driver’s license, POST certification, and the ability to work with little supervision while maintaining public safety. Training and benefits are provided by the City of Elko.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with POST basics preferred.
• Background free of major crimes; must obtain POST.
• Ability to work with the public and follow laws and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Patrol city areas by radio-equipped car to deter crime and direct traffic.
• Respond to calls involving accidents, disturbances, and felonies.
• Refer animal control cases to proper officers and document events.
• Secure crime scenes, collect evidence, interview witnesses, and testify.
• Prepare daily logs and detailed incident reports for supervisors.
• Explain laws and ordinances to the public and provide information.
• Attend required training sessions and maintain certifications.
• Operate within department rules and exercise independent judgment.
• Performs related duties as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Police methods

Attention to detail

Radio procedures

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma

POST certification

Tools

Radio equipment

Firearms proficiency

Job description

Description

Lateral Only - This is general duty law enforcement work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Description

Lateral Only - This is general duty law enforcement work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Distinguishing Characteristics Of Class

Incumbents of this class work in accordance with departmental rules and regulation and receive assignments and instructions from sergeants. Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations, traffic regulations, working desk and dispatch duties. Work may involve personal danger, and incumbents must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment. Work methods and results must be checked by superior officers through personal inspections, review of reports and discussions.

Essential Functions

Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions.

• Patrols the city in a radio-equipped car to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic and to enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations and issue citations.
• Answers calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, robberies, neighborhood disturbances, animals at large and other misdemeanors and felonies.
• Refers animal control situations to animal control officer.
• Secures the scene of a crime, administers first aid, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses and makes arrests, man road blocks, testifies as a witness in court.
• Makes out daily activity log and prepares detailed accident reports.
• Interviews person with complaints and inquires and attempts to make proper disposition or directs them to proper authorities.
• Recites laws and ordinances and provides general information to the public.
• Attends regular and mandatory training sessions as directed by departmental orders.
• Performs related work as required by superior officers.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (KSAs are the attributes required to perform a job; generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or training).

Ability To

• Possess a substantial knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures
• Remember names, faces and details of incidents.
• Has the ability to use radio and understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Proficiency in the use and care of firearms.
• Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the general public

Skill To

• Skill to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding and existing circumstances.
• Must be able to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.

Desirable Experience And Training

Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent, with supplemented by college course work in police science (preferred). Possesses some experience involving meeting and dealing with people or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Background must be clear of gross misdemeanors, felonies, and major crimes.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must hold valid State of Nevada drivers license. Physical strength and agility and freedom from serious physical defects as indicated by a physical examination. Must meet the requirements prescribed by Nevada State Law (including must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment to the position). Basic Peace Officers Standard and Training Certificate (POST).

Supplemental Information

Patrol II: Must have at least two years of continuous police service at the patrolman level. A candidate possessing law enforcement experience from Nevada or another state may be hired as a lateral and will be required to complete necessary training.

Benefits

• Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) - Employer Pay Contribution Plan
• Healthcare Insurance - Includes Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • City of Elko contributes funds towards employees' Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • City of Elko covers 100% of the health insurance premiums for employee individual coverage
  • A portion of the premiums for dependent coverage are paid by the City of Elko
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Annual Leave Plans
• Sick Leave Plans
• Military Leave
• Family Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Worker's Compensation
• No State Income Tax