TOWN OF ENNIS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Police Officer

DEPARTMENT: Police Department

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Police Chief

SUMMARY OF WORK: This position is responsible for providing and maintaining law and order to the Town of Ennis, as well as, aiding in the education of the general public on diverse topics concerning law enforcement and crime prevention. Patrols and responds to calls for assistance for emergencies and non-emergencies. Provides law enforcement and security duties in enforcing a variety of federal, state and local laws and regulations in order to provide for the safety and well being of life and property.

JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

Nature of Work: This position performs professional and technical duties.

Position is on-call for emergencies. Works varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Hazards of position include travel and work in adverse weather and extreme temperatures, situations that arise in connection with pursuit and arrest of dangerous people, and possible exposure to hazardous wastes and infected body fluids. Position requires adherence to safety procedures. Dealings with the public may be under stressful circumstances; must enforce laws with common sense, discretion, and compassion.

Position often works alone. Deals with sensitive information and adheres to standards of confidentiality. Has access to restricted information, which could result in consequential legal action in event of untimely release.

Personal Contacts: Extensive contact with the public to assist and enforce laws.

Daily contact with departmental personnel; receive frequent communication from the dispatch center.

Supervision Received: Position is essentially self-directed. The Police Chief provides daily, weekly or as needed supervision and direction.

Essential Functions: Position requires ability to: communicate orally and in writing; drive a patrol vehicle; visually inspect areas; know and apply laws and regulations; apprehend and control dangerous persons; use firearms; walk over rugged terrain; climb; carry adult weight; hear distress calls; prepare reports; perform limited medical procedures; operate police investigative equipment; maintain records.

AREAS OF JOB ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

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--Works on rotating shifts performing security patrol, traffic control, investigation and first aid at crashes; detection, investigation, and arrest of persons involved in criminal offenses or misconduct.

--Works an assigned shift using judgment in deciding course of action and expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.

--Carries out duties in compliance with Federal, State, Local laws.

--Carries defensive equipment to include aerosol irritants, impact weapons, electronic immobilization devices, and firearms. Maintains proficiency in the use and application of police accepted defensive equipment.

--Uses and applies physical force when necessary to carry out the performance of official duties. Uses and demonstrates proper discretion in the application of force.

--Maintains physical and psychological fitness for duty to standards prescribed by the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and the Montana Department of Justice

Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for peace officers.

--Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, and prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies, and other law violations and to otherwise serve and protect.

--Responds to calls for police or emergency service. Evaluates the situation according to current laws, applicable court decisions, applies training and experience, and uses discretion to taken enforcement action to include warning, citation, or arrest.

--Maintains the peace and enforces all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Prevents crime and apprehends perpetrators.

--Maintains Montana peace officer certifications according to the standards set by the Montana Department of Justice Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements. Must obtain a POST Basic Certificate within one year of employment.

--Establishes good public relations; visits with the public and responds to their complaints; is available to the local citizens to discuss their problems and concerns.

--Investigates crime; observes scene; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses, records verbal statements, collects written statements, and interrogates suspects.

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--Protect and properly document crime scenes to include the preservation and collection of physical and latent evidence, photograph and/or video record crime scenes, properly handle and collect narcotic evidence, and present the evidence in court. Does follow up investigation when necessary.

--Provides testimony in court and administrative hearings.

--Accepts bond for violation notices and remits them to the Court.

--Serves legal process as directed by the Ennis City Court.

--Prepares a variety of reports and records including reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol reports, maintains alcohol testing equipment, traffic hazard reports, and missing person forms.

--Provides a variety of police related information to the public, governmental agencies, media, newspapers, and other law departments.

--Performs other related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge: This position requires a knowledge of: current law enforcement

Practices and procedures; knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; investigative procedures; court procedures; patrol techniques; search and seizure laws; interview and interrogation procedures; firearms operation; drugs and drug abuse; use of breathalyzer and other police equipment providing emergency medical aid; radio protocol.

Equipment used: The following are examples of equipment used but not limited to; patrol vehicle, radar, breath alcohol testing equipment, onboard vehicle radar gun; D.U.I. roadside physical testing equipment; handgun, shotgun, rifle; gas mask; first aid equipment; handcuffs, nightstick; pepper spray; radios; computer and other office machines.

Skills: This position requires skills in patrol; interaction with the public;

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operation of police investigative and surveillance equipment; driving a patrol vehicle safely in hazardous conditions; personal defense; operating phones, radar and other police equipment; assisting with medical aid; and use of firearms; basic vehicle maintenance.

Abilities: This position requires the ability to: perform duties under normal and emergency situations; prioritize work; make quick decisions with safety considerations foremost; deal effectively in stressful situations; relay accurate information quickly; pursues offenders on foot; deal effectively with dangerous people; visually inspect areas; hear distress calls; maintain confidentiality; show good judgment; perform physical force measures when necessary; communicate effectively orally and in writing; write clear, detailed reports; follow verbal and written instructions; establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, and the public; be familiar with city's geography.

Physical requirements are established by the Police Officer Standards and

Training specifications and meet norms from Cooper's Institute of Aerobic

Research.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The above knowledge, skills and abilities are usually acquired by a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

--A High School diploma.

--Must possess a valid state of Montana Driver' s license.

--Must successfully complete MLEA Basic Course within one year of hire.

--Must have Basic First Aid and CPR training.

--Must complete breath alcohol re-certification every year.

--Must demonstrate firearms proficiency twice a year.

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JOB PREFORMANCESTANDARDS:

Evaluation of this position will be based primarily upon performance of the preceding requirements and duties. Examples of job performance criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:

--Perform assigned duties.

--Effectively patrols to limit criminal and traffic violations.

--Competently and quickly responds to all police related calls and service and emergencies.

--Maintains the peace.

--Establishes good public relations and is available to the local citizens to discuss problems and concerns.

--Effectively enforces federal, state, and local laws.

--Effectively prevents crime and apprehends perpetrators.

--Capably processes D.U.I.'s.

--Demonstrates knowledge and skill in use of police investigative equipment.

--Conducts proper investigations and writes complete reports.

--Keeps accurate daily log of all activities.

--Knows and follows safety procedures.

--Is able to work varied shifts and respond quickly when on-call.

--Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.

--Maintains accurate and timely records.

--Deals tactfully and courteously with the public.

--Observes work hours.

--Demonstrates punctuality.

--Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the public.

Complete required application packet can be found at: https://www.ennismontana.org/job-opening-town-of-ennis-probationary-police-officer/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41,024.82 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Rotating shift
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ennis, MT (Preferred)

Work Location: In person