Patrol Officer

Addison Press Inc; Middlebury, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Press Inc in Middlebury, Vermont seeks a patrol officer responsible for carrying out the department's mission and improving quality of life by reducing crime and enhancing highway safety. The role requires using authority, skills, and knowledge to serve and protect the community.

Candidates should meet the minimum education requirements, hold a valid driver's license, and be able to attain Vermont Level III certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior or vocational high school; college and/or military experience preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Ability to attain Level III certification as a Police Officer in the State of Vermont.
• 21 years of age and physically fit.
• Good moral and ethical background with integrity and cooperative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Prevent and detect crime; interdict criminal activity; investigate crimes, accidents and other activities.
• Serve criminal and civil process; analyze crime and disorder; take persons into custody and enforcement actions.
• Work with people to reduce problems of crime and disorder; perform duties to fulfill the department's mission.

Education

High school diploma (standard or vocational)

College and/or military experience preferred

Job description

The patrol officer is the “backbone” of the police department and is primarily responsible for carrying out the department's mission. The patrol officer uses authority, skills, and knowledge to improve the quality of life in Middlebury through activities that reduce crime and disorder, improve highway safety, and assist those in need.

Work is performed in accordance with department values, rules, and regulations and in conformance with local, state, and federal laws, established standards, and precedents.

Work involves the prevention and detection of crime and disorder; interdiction of criminal activity; investigation of crimes, accidents, and other activities; service of criminal and civil process; analysis of crime and disorder; taking persons into custody; taking enforcement actions; working with people to reduce problems of crime and disorder; and other duties as required to fulfill the mission.

Work involves significant elements of personal danger and risk.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from a standard senior or vocational high school; college and/or military experience preferred
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Ability to attain Level III certification as a Police Officer in the State of Vermont
• 21 years of age
• Physically fit
• Good moral and ethical background with a reputation for integrity and working cooperatively with others.

Additional Postings available from Town of Middlebury