Police Recruit

National Police; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 66,703,000 - 83,269,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Idaho is seeking Police Officers to perform patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and crime prevention duties. You will work under a field training officer or sergeant and use sound judgment within established guidelines.

Candidates must meet POST standards, be a United States citizen, and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. A two-year college degree or vocational training is desirable. Spanish-English bilingual applicants may receive additional pay.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 by date of hire.
• Must be a citizen of 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
• Ability to meet Idaho POST for employment
• Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years are not allowed. Any previous to seven years ago will be considered
• 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
• Candidates who are Spanish-English bilingual will be eligible for additional pay.

Responsibilities

• Patrol, investigate, regulate traffic, and prevent crime.
• Contribute to public safety initiatives and community policing.
• Work under supervision of a field training officer or sergeant and exercise discretion within guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year community college degree or vocational training in police science or related field

Job description

Salary: $23.25 – $29.06

Position Summary:

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

Requirements:

• Must be 21 by date of hire
• Must be a citizen of 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
• Ability 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. Any previous to seven years ago will be considered
• 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
• A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of full time work experience, college attendance or active military service beyond high school or any combination of the aforementioned
• A two-year community college degree or vocational school training in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration or a related field is desirable
• Candidates who are Spanish-English bilingual will be eligible for additional pay.