POLICE OFFICER II

Parowan City is accepting formal applications for a full time Police Officer II.  This position performs a variety of working level, technical law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, and protecting the citizens of Parowan.  May serve as Terminal Access Coordinator (TAC).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Police Chief and Lieutenant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May provide close to general supervision to less experienced officers while in training or on a case-by-case basis.  Functions as the Officer In Charge (OIC) in the absence of a higher ranking officer or by assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.  Education and Experience:

A.  Graduation from high school; AND

B.  Eighteen months (18 mo.) experience as a patrol officer; OR

         C.  An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2.  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of Parowan and its street systems; modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment; applicable federal, state, county, and city laws and ordinances, and departmental rules and regulations.  Some knowledge of hazardous waste classifications and emergency procedures related to control, containment and confinement; principles of law enforcement and administering the law in a professional manner; investigative procedures and practices; legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement; court room procedures and laws of evidence. Must have the ability to work in a team environment and a willingness to be a part of the bigger team and to subscribe to the Community Policing Concepts that Parowan Police employs on a daily basis.

Skill in the use of firearms, the operation of police vehicles and other specialized equipment including breathalyzers, radar units, police batons and restraining devices, basic CPR, First Aid and emergency response driving.

Ability to react effectively in emergency and stress situations; ability to exhibit imagination, initiative and problem-solving capability in coping with a variety of law enforcement situations; operate a personal computer and various programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, UCJIS and SPILLMAN etc.; follow standard safety practices and procedures common to law enforcement work; perform work requiring good physical condition; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

3.  Special Qualifications:

Must be clear of a prior criminal record.  Must possess a valid Utah State Driver’s License.  Must maintain firearm proficiency.  Must maintain law enforcement certification by completing annual training requirements (48 hrs.).  Must have successfully completed POST or a POST accredited satellite academy.  Must be in current GOOD STANDINGS with POST or CERTIFIABLE after graduation from the Satellite Academy programs.

4.  Work Environment

Functions of the position generally performed in a controlled environment, but subject to all seasonal and weather extremes.  Constant travel.  Many functions of the work pose high degree of hazard uncertainty.  Physical readiness essential to effective job performance.  Various levels of mental application required, i.e., memory for details emotional stability, discriminating thinking, creative problem solving.  Continuous use of motor skills.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, HSA Contribution, Basic Life Insurance, 401k, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays.

Applications and resumes will be accepted in the Parowan City Office, 35 E. 100 N, Parowan, until Friday, July 30, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., or may be emailed to: callie@parowan.org.  Parowan City is an equal opportunity employer.

CALLIE BASSETT, CMC

PAROWAN CITY RECORDER

Posted: Tuesday, July 13, 2021