The City of Spencer has ONE full-time opening for a Police Officer.
**NEW SIGN ON BONUS, HIGHER WAGES, AND vacation commensurate with experience!
$ 31.89 - $ 41.00./hr.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Some working knowledge of the street layout and population pattern of the City
• Some working knowledge of the common laws covering traffic and general behavior
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency police situations
• Ability to develop skill in the use and care of firearms and other weapons
• Ability to drive an automobile safely and efficiently
• Dependable
• Ability to be firm but also courteous and tactful with the public
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports
• Personal characteristics should include: integrity and character, positive attitude, compassion, desire for continuous learning and self-improvement and ability to communicate effectively

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate or an equivalent
• Two years of college level coursework preferred
• Meeting the physical, psychological and ability requirements described by the City at the time of examination
• Must pass the written and physical agility tests administered by the Spencer Civil Service Commission
• All other requirements established by the State Code of Iowa and the Spencer Civil Service Commission

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, running, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, manual dexterity.

• Performs general duty police work in protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and investigation of crimes
• Patrol City streets, roads and public places, either on foot, by bicycle or in an automobile, either at large or in a designated area
• Check buildings for unlocked doors, break ins and fires
• Direct traffic and enforce speed limits; Enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations on streets and roads
• Investigate automobile and other accidents, interviewing witnesses, gathering information, locating and identifying hit and run vehicles, diagramming accident scenes, and making detailed reports
• Watch for and make investigations of wanted or missing persons
• Answer calls and complaints involving fire, robberies and other misdemeanors and felonies
• Enforce City Ordinances and State and Federal laws
• Ascertain all facts available at the scene of a crime or accident, getting statements of witnesses, gathering and processing evidence and preparing reports to be used in follow-up investigations and other detective section functions
• Issue citations, make arrests and take prisoners to jail
• Interview persons with complaints and inquiries, and attempt to make proper disposition or direct them to appropriate authorities
• Conduct tour groups and perform other youth bureau related duties
• Identify and solve community conflicts and problems; Assist in developing community relation programs
• Investigate cases of vandalism, thefts, breaking and entering, assaults, domestic disturbances, etc.
• Assist at airport, providing security at the boarding area
• Conduct follow up investigations of criminal matters
• Assist citizens in public relations activities such as unlocking cars, animal control, helping the elderly, giving talks, etc.
• Testify in court
• Operate the radar unit
• Attend regular training classes in police methods
• Assist in parades, funerals and other functions
• May act as desk officer or firearms instructor
• Promotes public trust through positive interaction i.e. professionalism, courtesy, cooperation, communication and education
• Perform other duties as directed