Police Officer II - 28th Lateral Class

Job Title

Memphis Police Officer

Job Description

Salary Range: $65,661.70 - $79,413.10 Works under the supervision of Memphis Police Academy staff to grasp concepts and perform a wide range of tasks which promotes public safety and security. Performs general enforcement of the laws, including patrolling assigned areas, apprehending and controlling suspects, controlling traffic, writing reports, providing public information, maintaining records and material evidence, and providing court testimony. Attends training classes as required and meets mandatory training requirements. Exercises and comprehends rules, regulations, and policies of the MPD Training Academy and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Executes basic criminal investigation principles, practices, and techniques for use in patrol-related activities. Exercises and uses basic interview skills to obtain information from suspects, victims, and witnesses. Learns to operate a patrol vehicle and uses appropriate weapons/equipment associated with law enforcement in a safe manner. Grasps and applies defensive tactic techniques in controlling and apprehending suspects. Applies minimal levels of force to control subjects in patrol-related situations to ensure the safety of the officer and of the general public. Recognizes controlled substances and how to request assistance in handling materials and paraphernalia. Learns to provide first-aid assistance to those in need during emergency situations. Demonstrates critical thinking to solve problems in patrol-related situations. Maintains tact and courtesy when interacting with various individuals and confidentiality when working with law-enforcement sensitive information.

Responsibilities

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to traverse uneven terrain. Requires the ability to perform physically demanding work which includes bending, stooping, crouching, sitting, standing, running, navigating in confined spaces, lifting and carrying heavy items weighing up to 100 lbs. with or without assistance. Must have the physical agility to maneuver a dead weight object up to 175 lbs. for training purposes. Must have the strength and dexterity to perform defensive tactics and successfully complete firearms training. Must be able to operate and use law enforcement tools and equipment, including but not limited to: weapons, handcuffs, vehicles, computers, and other technological devices. Requires working in a classroom setting with exposure to inclement weather conditions during training. May include rotating shifts and holidays. Potentially hazardous conditions may exist during defensive tactics, weapons training, and defensive driving. Requires the use of protective gear when necessary.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years as a full-time, certified (P.O.S.T. commissioned) active law enforcement officer & currently employed as a paid, sworn officer, with a verifiable and favorable work record within a Commissioned Law Enforcement Agency that employs twenty (20) or more paid, full-time officers
• AND
• Must not have been convicted of or pled guilty (or enter a plea of Nolo Contendere) to any felony charges.
• Must be at least 21 years of age upon completion of the Police Basic Training Program.
• Must successfully pass entry level requirements and testing (physical, written, background investigation, psychological and medical) for Police Recruit.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license as a condition for continued employment.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.