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Beautiful Hayden Lake is accepting resumes for a Lateral Police Officer. Our small city is a quiet town nestled in the trees between Hayden Lake and Coeur d’Alene. We have a few miles of roads, a city park, and under 1000 residents; with many staying here only seasonally. The Police Department’s relationship with our residents is key to keeping our small-town feel.
The Hayden Lake Police Department is now accepting resumes for a Lateral Police Officer. They may be submitted by email, mail, or in person to our office at: 9393 N. Strahorn Rd, Hayden Lake, ID 83835.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: A Police Officer performs law enforcement and crime prevention to further the criminal justice process by patrolling an assigned area to observe, monitor, and enforce a wide array of ordinances, laws, and statutes. Interacts with the general public on a regular basis to provide educational, investigative, and related police services with the goal of preventing crime, ensuring public safety, and developing positive police-citizen relationships. Traffic enforcement is emphasized within the City of Hayden Lake. Lateral Police Officer’s will receive an entry hourly wage of $24.00 - $26:00, starting. Additional pay is available for vacation, sick and holiday pay, etc. Patrol Division personnel work 8-hour & 45-minute days, 4 days a week, and must be able to occasionally flex days. An excellent benefits package is available and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) and Social Security is required.
ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must meet all Idaho POST requirements and have successfully completed a POST Certified Basic Academy and is an experienced police officer who has worked for a municipal, county, or state agency(s), completed a probationary period and has a minimum of twenty-four (24) months of full-time employment in either a patrol or investigative capacity. The 24 months may include academy and field training time. Corrections, reserve officer, security officer, and federal officer experience does not fulfill our requirement for certified police experience needed as a lateral applicant. Out of state applicants must be willing to challenge Idaho POST. Applicants must be a Citizen of the United States and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be minimum 21 years old and maintain a valid driver’s license. Conviction or withheld judgment of any state, local or federal crime may be grounds for rejection.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Required to attend schools or training as assigned. Ability to work closely with other department personnel and have a neat and clean appearance. Must be able to communicate effectively. Applicant must possess basic typing skills, computer knowledge, and the ability to learn a wide variety of skills for the job. Patrol officers work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as required. A competitive benefits and retirement package is available to full time employees. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: This position is designated as safety-sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Pre-Offer Applicant Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test. The City of Hayden Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DISCLAIMER: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Experience:
- Police: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: One location
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