What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Entry Level position at City of Winooski?
Winooski is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The city encourages persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if candidates believe they do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other status protected by the laws and regulations within our municipality.
Under supervision, the Police Officer performs a wide variety of public safety and community care taking duties including; preserving the peace, protecting life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, deterring and preventing crime, investigating criminal activity and providing public safety education. Duties will include focusing on identified crime problems, community needs to reduce crime, improve quality of life in that area, and to foster relationships with residents through Community Policing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.28 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Do you have the ability to pass the entrance test for the Vermont Police Academy?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Military: 2 years (Preferred)
- Law Enforcement: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License with no restrictions (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28