Probationary Police Officer

National Police; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Patrol Officer to prevent crime, investigate suspicious activity, and enforce traffic laws to maintain safety and community well-being.

The role requires completion of an accredited law enforcement academy, a high school diploma, and ongoing training in firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, and safety compliance. A salary is provided with standard benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Extensive knowledge of law enforcement procedures and criminal law.
• Emergency medical treatment procedures knowledge and application.
• Accredited law enforcement academy completion required.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area on foot or in vehicle.
• Monitor radios and communications for calls and area awareness.
• Assist citizens with problems and direct them to services.
• Respond to calls, assess situations, and take action.
• Investigate accidents and preserve evidence at scenes.
• Maintain safety and enforce traffic laws.

Skills

Law enforcement procedures

Criminal law

Emergency medical training

Community policing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited law enforcement academy program

Tools

All relevant Business System software

Job description

Salary: $2,784.29-$2,784.29

Position Summary:

The Patrol Officer performs duties related to law enforcement such as preventing crimes, investigating suspicious activity, apprehending violators, assisting persons in trouble, directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and enforcing traffic laws. This role is critical in maintaining safety, order, and community well-being.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned area on foot or in a vehicle searching for suspicious activity or situations or checking for persons in need of service.
• Monitors radio and other communication devices to receive assigned calls, and to maintain awareness of activities in assigned areas or by other officers.
• Assists citizens with problems such as lost children, injured persons, animal bites, locked doors, etc.
• Refers persons to appropriate social service agencies when the situation warrants.
• Responds to assigned calls at specified locations, assesses the situation, determines the need for assistance, and takes appropriate action.
• Removes people from danger which may include carrying unconscious persons away from the scene and providing emergency aid to injured people.
• Investigates accidents, gathers evidence, records observations and statements of witnesses and victims, requests assistance from other officers or agencies as needed, directs the removal of the vehicles involved, and ensures the area is clear.
• Searches crime scenes, takes prescribed actions to preserve and protect evidence, and records findings and observations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of law enforcement procedures and methods, criminal law procedures, and criminal traffic law.
• Working knowledge of social service agencies; businesses; and education, civic, and social organizations in assigned area.
• Working knowledge of emergency medical treatment procedures and the ability to apply those procedures safely to others.
• Extensive knowledge of street and alley layout in assigned areas and working knowledge of street and highway layout in community and surrounding area.
• Report any unsafe task or operation immediately to management prior to continuing task.
• Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, safety hazard, or property damage.
• Comply with all company and customer OSHA, safety policies, procedures, rules, and best practices.
• Participate in safety meetings and training.
• Be constantly aware of personal safety and that of co-workers.
• Ability to use and operate common equipment to complete work duties safely and effectively.
• Comprehensive understanding of the vision, goals, and objectives of the organization.
• All relevant Business System software.
• Successfully complete continuing education is required to maintain knowledge of systems and programs.
• All applicable compliance training.
• Successful completion of an accredited law enforcement academy program is required, where officers will receive instruction on criminal law, defensive tactics, firearms proficiency, emergency vehicle operation, and community policing principles.
• Probationary officers must complete an on-the-job field training program under the supervision of a certified Field Training Officer (FTO) to gain practical experience and demonstrate competency in law enforcement duties.
• Officers are required to participate in mandatory in-service training sessions to maintain certifications, including firearms qualifications, defensive driving, de-escalation techniques, and updates on legal and procedural standards.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be covered by city insurance.
• Must pass credit and criminal record check.