Police Recruit

City of Jerome; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums

Wellness Program rewards

Job summary

The City of Jerome is seeking a Police Officer to perform essential law enforcement duties including patrol, investigation, and traffic regulation. Applicants must meet specific requirements including age, character standards, and educational qualifications. The City offers a competitive pay rate between $23.25 to $29.06 per hour, and covers 100% of employee's health benefits along with a wellness program to promote a healthy lifestyle. Join a team committed to community safety and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old by date of hire.
• Must possess a valid State driver's license without suspension or revocation.
• Must meet Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training for employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic level police duties including patrol and investigation.
• Regulate traffic and prevent crime.
• Work under supervision of training officer or sergeant.

Skills

Decision making

Independent judgment

Moral character

Bilingual (Spanish-English)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year community college degree or training in police science

Job description

Police Department

Rate of Pay: $23.25 - $29.06

Status: Two Weeks

Details: Please upload resume.

General Statement of Duties

Police Officers perform basic level police duties including patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, crime prevention, and other related law enforcement activities. The Police Officer works under the supervision of a field training officer or a sergeant and exercises some degree of discretion in decision making and independent judgment within established guidelines. Police Officers are expected to meet Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training certification requirements within one year of hire.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 21 by date of hire
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State
• Must be able to meet Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) for employment
• Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years are not allowed; previous convictions older than seven years may be considered
• Must be of high moral character and free of any recent major or habitual violations of the law, including drug usage or other activities or associations that would affect credibility as a police officer
• Must successfully pass all phases of the hiring process
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation

Education and Experience

• Required: A high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of full‑time work experience, college attendance, or active military service beyond high school, or a combination of these.
• Desired: A two‑year community college degree or vocational school training in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or a related field; Spanish‑English bilingual knowledge will be eligible for additional pay.

Benefits

The City pays 100% of employee's medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums. We offer a Wellness Program that rewards you for exercising, nutrition and volunteering.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The City of Jerome is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer and is a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Jerome is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status. Qualified veterans who provide required documentation will receive preference in accordance with Idaho state law.