What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Florence?
JOB
Benefits: We offer more than just a job; we offer a career dedicated to community safety. As a Police Officer in the City of Florence, you play a vital role in maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and fostering positive community relations. Beyond a competitive salary, here's what you can expect: Value for Higher Education: We provide increases to hourly rate of pay if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree.Comprehensive Health Benefits: We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for both you and your eligible dependents, valued up to $1,700/month.Health Savings Support: Receive between $2,500 and $4,000 annually deposited into your Health Savings Account, depending on your benefit coverage level.Generous Leave: Enjoy paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, providing a healthy work-life balance.Investment in Your Future: Qualify for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) in Oregon, ensuring a secure retirement.Educational Support: Access the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program from the federal government, easing your student loan burden.Veterans Support: If you're a qualified military veteran, we are an approved On-the-Job Training Agency for the GI Bill Program.Recruitment Timeline: First Review Deadline: October 16, 2023Review Applications: Approximately one weekTesting, Interview, and Selection Process: Estimated to take 1-2 monthswe plan to conduct interviews prior to testing. Written testing will be done either on-site or via nationaltestingnetwork at a later date in the process.for testing, applicants must achieve at least 75% in reading comprehension, must not fail any section, and must carry an overall average of 75%This must be completed by the top applicants before moving onto the background phase.The top applicant must complete the police background (criminal history check and background questionnaire) prior to receiving a conditional offer. Approximately 1 monthPost conditional offer, the candidate will need to have a medical physical, drug screen, and psychological exam. Included in the above 1 month timeline.The City has one vacancy that this recruitment is attempting to fill. The position is open until filled, therefore this is an open/continuous process and the recruitment can be closed at any time. An eligibility list will be established at the end of the process, which will be retained for 1 year, until the list has been exhausted, or discarded at the sole discretion of the City. This position is open until filled, with review of the applicants occurring periodically. The position may be closed at any time during the process. First review is October 16.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The City of Florence Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Police Officers. As a Police Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring public safety and maintaining order in the beautiful city of Florence, Oregon. As a Police Officer, your duties include: Ensuring public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing laws, and promoting community relations.Conducting thorough investigations, preserving crime scenes, and preparing detailed reports to uphold the law.Engaging with the community, explaining laws and procedures, and representing the City with professionalism and respect.Operating police vehicles, patrolling city streets, and responding effectively to various incidents.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Selection Process: Applicants must take the Frontline NTN test OR the Police Officer Selection Test (POST) Applicants must complete this application.Regarding the exams, your Reading section score must be 75% or greater; you must not fail any one section; and you must average at least 75% overall. All tests must have been completed within one year of your application date.Applicants are responsible for contacting National Testing Network (NTN) and arranging for their own testing. See: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=3#viewresultsThe Department will seek to hold the POST in the middle of the month and will email candidates that have applied when this is scheduled.The Department notifies top applicants to attend an Oral Board interview with the Department.The Department notifies top applicants from the Oral Board interview to attend a Police Chief's interview.The top applicant receives a conditional offer and must complete a comprehensive background investigation. Other qualifying applicants may be requested to complete the comprehensive background and enter the eligibility pool.After passing the comprehensive background investigation, the top applicant will be scheduled for a psychological exam, medical physical, and drug screening.After passing all above related exams, the top applicant will receive a finalized offer and start date.
Benefits: We offer more than just a job; we offer a career dedicated to community safety. As a Police Officer in the City of Florence, you play a vital role in maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and fostering positive community relations. Beyond a competitive salary, here's what you can expect: Value for Higher Education: We provide increases to hourly rate of pay if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree.Comprehensive Health Benefits: We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for both you and your eligible dependents, valued up to $1,700/month.Health Savings Support: Receive between $2,500 and $4,000 annually deposited into your Health Savings Account, depending on your benefit coverage level.Generous Leave: Enjoy paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, providing a healthy work-life balance.Investment in Your Future: Qualify for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) in Oregon, ensuring a secure retirement.Educational Support: Access the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program from the federal government, easing your student loan burden.Veterans Support: If you're a qualified military veteran, we are an approved On-the-Job Training Agency for the GI Bill Program.Recruitment Timeline: First Review Deadline: October 16, 2023Review Applications: Approximately one weekTesting, Interview, and Selection Process: Estimated to take 1-2 monthswe plan to conduct interviews prior to testing. Written testing will be done either on-site or via nationaltestingnetwork at a later date in the process.for testing, applicants must achieve at least 75% in reading comprehension, must not fail any section, and must carry an overall average of 75%This must be completed by the top applicants before moving onto the background phase.The top applicant must complete the police background (criminal history check and background questionnaire) prior to receiving a conditional offer. Approximately 1 monthPost conditional offer, the candidate will need to have a medical physical, drug screen, and psychological exam. Included in the above 1 month timeline.The City has one vacancy that this recruitment is attempting to fill. The position is open until filled, therefore this is an open/continuous process and the recruitment can be closed at any time. An eligibility list will be established at the end of the process, which will be retained for 1 year, until the list has been exhausted, or discarded at the sole discretion of the City. This position is open until filled, with review of the applicants occurring periodically. The position may be closed at any time during the process. First review is October 16.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The City of Florence Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Police Officers. As a Police Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring public safety and maintaining order in the beautiful city of Florence, Oregon. As a Police Officer, your duties include: Ensuring public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing laws, and promoting community relations.Conducting thorough investigations, preserving crime scenes, and preparing detailed reports to uphold the law.Engaging with the community, explaining laws and procedures, and representing the City with professionalism and respect.Operating police vehicles, patrolling city streets, and responding effectively to various incidents.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Selection Process: Applicants must take the Frontline NTN test OR the Police Officer Selection Test (POST) Applicants must complete this application.Regarding the exams, your Reading section score must be 75% or greater; you must not fail any one section; and you must average at least 75% overall. All tests must have been completed within one year of your application date.Applicants are responsible for contacting National Testing Network (NTN) and arranging for their own testing. See: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=3#viewresultsThe Department will seek to hold the POST in the middle of the month and will email candidates that have applied when this is scheduled.The Department notifies top applicants to attend an Oral Board interview with the Department.The Department notifies top applicants from the Oral Board interview to attend a Police Chief's interview.The top applicant receives a conditional offer and must complete a comprehensive background investigation. Other qualifying applicants may be requested to complete the comprehensive background and enter the eligibility pool.After passing the comprehensive background investigation, the top applicant will be scheduled for a psychological exam, medical physical, and drug screening.After passing all above related exams, the top applicant will receive a finalized offer and start date.
Salary : $1,700
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