Certified Police Officer

City of Carrollton | Carrollton, KY

Date Posted: 6/23/2021 10:02:33 AM

Description:

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Kentucky POPS Certified Officer.
• Applicants must be willing to work irregular hours and days; possess a valid driver's license; pass a comprehensive medical assessment in addition to a drug screen.
• Applicants must be 21 years of age.
• Need not be a Kentucky resident to apply; however candidates must be Kentucky residents by their date of appointment and maintain Kentucky residency for length of employment.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enforces laws and ordinances, and issue citations.
• Makes preliminary investigations.
• Serves warrants and makes forcible arrests.
• Testifies in court.
• Keeps records and makes reports.
• Creates favorable public image of the police department through courteous treatment.
• Attends meetings, and gives talks and demonstrations.
• Refers persons to proper agencies. Interviews and reassures witnesses, victims, and relatives of victims of crimes or accidents.
• Controls traffic and spectators at the scene of an emergency or crime; maintains order at large gatherings.
• Responds to and investigates vehicular accidents.
• Assists in rescue operations and in rendering medical assistance at scene of vehicular accidents and other emergencies. Investigates public complaints.
• Inspects buildings and commercial establishments to keep secure.
• Performs vehicle and/or foot patrol.

Salary Information: $39,200 - $44,179.93 with competitive benefit package
Application Deadline: 07/30/2021

Applications can be obtained online at https://www.carrolltonky.net/employment-opportunities or picked up in person at 750 Clay Street, Carrollton, KY 41008, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Carrollton is an equal opportunity employer.

Beth A. Toombs
Assistant City Clerk
750 Clay St
Carrollton, KY 41008