Police Officer

Patrol Officer

Montpelier Police Department

The Montpelier Police Department is seeking applications for the position of patrol officer. The Montpelier Police Department is a premier Vermont law enforcement agency that provides professional policing services to the residents, workers, and visitors of the state's capital city. As an organization, the Montpelier Police Department has invested heavily in Police Officer training and development, officer wellness, and community policing. The Montpelier Police Department has fully embraced the policing culture, values, and skills outlined in the Task Force Report on 21st Century Policing.


Current patrol starting rate of pay is $37.75 per hour ($78,520 annually, not including overtime, shift differential compensation, PT bonus, education bonuses, training certification bonuses, and holiday pay).

Summary:

The Patrol Officer is responsible for the efficient performance of required duties in conformance with the laws and the Department's rules, regulations, and policies. Duties shall consist of, but are not necessarily limited to, several general police responsibilities necessarily necessary to the stability and safety of the community. The City of Montpelier embraces diversity and is committed to achieving diversity and inclusion within its workforce. Qualified applicants from under-represented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of modern police science techniques, methods, and procedures and the ability to carry out same; knowledge of Federal, State, and City laws and ordinances, and Supreme Court decisions relative to police officer enforcement abilities and restraints; ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action to be taken; ability to utilize self-defense techniques and firearms; ability to operate motor vehicles under emergency situations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, other city agencies, fellow employees, and the central public; ability to operate department equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Sufficient physical ability to meet the department requirements. Must attend law enforcement training school before being hired on a permanent status. Completion of college courses, military duty, or relevant work experience are desirable but not required.

Out-of-state candidates must possess certification from the Vermont Police Academy or obtain certification within one year of hire. Must possess a valid Vermont motor vehicle operator's license or obtain one within one month of hire. Must be a citizen of the United States. The successful candidate will undergo a complete background investigation as well as polygraph, psychological, and drug testing as required by the Vermont Police Academy.

The City of Montpelier is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. Female and Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

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