Full-Time Police Officer Job at City of Rock Valley, Rock Valley, IA

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  • City of Rock Valley
  • Rock Valley, IA

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Police Officer is responsible for enforcing the law and protecting the community of Rock Valley.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety and security of the public by responding to emergencies, providing assistance to victims, and reducing or preventing involvement in crime.

• Enforce laws and regulations within the City of Rock Valley.

• Build relationships with the community while helping to contribute to the health and safety of vulnerable populations.

• Create community awareness by using crime prevention methods or intervention initiatives.

• Conduct investigations by interviewing suspects, witnesses, and collecting evidence at crime scenes.

• Participate in and testify at court hearings when required.

• Process incident reports with accurate detail and information.

• Demonstrate pride in the job and place of employment.

• Represent the City of Rock Valley and Rock Valley Police Department at all times in a professional manner.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Experience is preferred, but not required.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must reside in Rock Valley, Iowa.

• Open to working various shifts such as evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.

• Ability to stay calm in stressful or high-risk situations.

• Ability to deescalate situations and prevent harm from occurring.

• Skilled at solving problems and using critical thinking.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability and desire to work in a collaborative manner with a wide range of people.

• Strong negotiation and adjudicating skills.

• Developed analysis skills for researching and investigating.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to operate foot pedal (occasionally) with a force up to 40 lbs.

• Must be able to lift (rarely) 55 lbs. from ground to a preferred height to move person.

• Must be able to lift and carry 15 lbs. at preferred height a distance of 75 feet.

• Must be able to pull (rarely) with a force of 110 lbs. at a height of 22”.

• Must be able to push/pull (rarely) with a force of 30 lbs. at a height of 83” to unlock door.

• Must be able to push (rarely) with a force of 110 lbs. to provide chest compressions at a height of 0” for 5 minutes at a rate of 60 compression/minute.

• Must be able to run up to 75’ to respond to emergencies.

• Must be able to climb stairs 12 steps to respond to emergency.

• Must be able to stand for 30 minutes or greater to complete community education.

• Must comply with ILEA (Iowa Law Enforcement Academy) standards upon hiring.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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