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CITY OF LEWISTOWN Police Patrol Officer in LEWISTOWN, Montana
The Lewistown Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Police Patrol Officer.
Position is open until filled
WAGE: $23.20/hr
Starting salary will be $23.20 per hour, plus 12-hour shift pay.
If POST certified, with three years experience, a higher starting salary is available in addition to certificate pay. Shift differential of $2.00/hr for night shifts worked. Overtime of time and one half for any time worked over normal scheduled hours.
DUTIES:
This position is involved in law enforcement activities encompassing crime prevention, investigations, making arrests, traffic law enforcement, testifying in court, providing basic police functions and other duties assigned. It requires occasional strenuous physical exertion, contact with undesirable physical conditions, and the proper care and use of safety equipment and procedures to prevent injury. This position will require frequent contact with the public. There will be a mandatory 1-year probation period for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The following qualifications must be met by the applicants as stated in MCA 7-32-303, Peace Officer employment, education, and certification standards, which includes but not limited to the following:
Be a citizen of the United States.
Have, or be able to obtain prior to hiring, a valid Montana Driver's License.
Meet minimum age requirements.
Have High School Diploma or GED
Must not have a felony conviction on record including deferred and withheld judgements.
Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
Be certified or be eligible for certification as a peace officer by the Montana POST Council or become eligible for certification upon completion of the requirements in MCA 7-32-303.
Be free of any physical or mental condition that might adversely affect performance of the duties of a peace officer.
Applicants must be able to work rotating shifts including night shifts, holiday, and weekends.
Applicants must also be available to report for duty on short notice and be able work outside their normally scheduled shifts.
* Preference will be given to those individuals with Montana POST Council Basic Certificate, and or two years or more of college, and or two years or more of military service with an honorable discharge.
Testing for selected applicants will be held as soon as possible following the closing date. The testing can consist of a written exam, a pass/fail physical abilities test and an oral interview. Only selected applicants will be invited to attend.
Documents that must be included with your application are as follows:
Copy of Birth Certificate
Copy of high school and college diplomas including transcripts
All attachments must be signed and returned
Copy of discharge papers, (DD-214) if applicable
Any other documents that you feel will help in your selection
Documentation of a current completed "five minute typing test" (available from Job Service)