PLEASE NOTE: If you do not currently have current OPOTA certification do not proceed.
We are looking for a responsible Police Officer to maintain law and order, protect members of the public and their properties, prevent crime and improve citizens’ quality of life. The goal is to achieve community safety and crime reduction.
Responsibilities
- Deter crimes and assure community through high-visibility policing
- Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people/property
- Investigate crimes and apprehend suspected law violators
- Observe and respond to various situations or emergencies
- Follow rules, guidelines and protocols
- Conduct initial investigations
- Gather evidence and ensure successful prosecutions
- Produce internal reports and provide feedback on case status
- Deal with case paperwork and administrative procedures
- Foster good public relationships and liaise with community groups or individuals
- Coordinate operations with other emergency services
- Attend and provide evidence in court
Skills
- Must have current OPOTA certification
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- Proven working experience in law enforcement
- Proficiency in using police equipment
- Excellent knowledge of standard operating procedures, judicial procedures, civil and constitutional laws
- Working knowledge of interrogation techniques and scene management
- Knowledge and skills of law enforcement principles and practices
- Adequate interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Sound judgement along with effective decision making skills
- Conflict resolutions and problem solving skills
- Responsibility, dependability, honesty and integrity
- Willing to submit to and criminal background check
- Must be able to pass a complete physical
- May be required to submit to a physcological evaluation
- May be required to take a polygraph test
- Valid driving licence
- High school degree
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.82 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Military: 1 year (Preferred)
- Police: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- OPOTA Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person