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| Patrol Officer - Blackfoot Police Department - Jan 2010 |
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The Blackfoot Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Patrol Officer. Details available at: www.blackfootpolice.org |
| blkftpd@blackfootpolice.org |
| Jail Manager CORRECTIONS SERVICES OLYMPIA, WA POLICE DEPARTMENT |
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Salary: $6,332 - $7,696/MO. Date Open: January 19, 2010 Status: Regular/Full Time/Benefits Eligible Date Closed: February 5, 2010 |
| ABOUT THE POSITION The Corrections Services program is responsible for ensuring that the City meets its legal mandate to provide for the incarceration of misdemeanor offenders. The City operates a 28-bed, short-term municipal jail and contracts with other providers for longer-term service. The Department currently contracts with Benton County to house inmates who are sentenced to more than thirty days in custody. The Corrections Services group works closely with the Olympia Municipal Court and Olympia Probation Department to assure that alternatives to incarceration are appropriately used. The Corrections Officers are members of Teamsters Local 252. The Jail Manager is an exempt position. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate profile includes: • Working knowledge of correctional standards (Washington state and national standards, such as ACA standards), civil liability law and jail liability. Also, knowledge of the municipal court system, mental healthcare system, and of the intake and release process. • Ability to develop and implement plans and programs based on research, analysis, data evaluation, facilitating stakeholder input, and guiding the work of others. • Strong interpersonal skills, facilitation skills, and ability to work effectively on a management team. POSITION DESCRIPTION Typical responsibilities include the following: • Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the City jail in a manner that optimizes the use of financial, physical, and human resources in accomplishing assigned functions. • Assure the security and welfare of jail inmates. • Coordinate with outside agencies, attorneys and other individuals, and provide information to other law enforcement agencies, the courts, and other jail personnel. • Develop and interpret policy, guidelines, regulations, and technical documents. • Communicate verbally and in writing, prepare reports and documents, and make presentations. • Develop program goals, objectives, strategies, and performance measures. • Serve as a member of the Command Staff on a rotational basis with other Police staff. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions about the position and/or requirements, please contact Commander Tor Bjornstad at (360)753-8416, or via email tbjornst@ci.olympia.wa.us REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree and five years of corrections experience. At least two years of supervisory experience is required. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation, polygraph examination, and possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License are required. Candidate(s) offered conditional employment will complete and return a pre-polygraph questioner that will be furnished to them by the Olympia Police Department. That information will be sent to the department Polygraph Examiner who will call the candidate and schedule a polygraph test. TO APPLY Applicants must submit a Resume, Letter of Interest, and City of Olympia Employment Application to the City of Olympia Human Resources Department, 900 Plum Street SE, Olympia, WA 98507. The letter of interest is limited to a maximum of two pages. In the letter please address how you meet the ideal candidate profile (listed above). PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBERS ON ALL PAGES SUBMITTED. To obtain an application: • Download the application from our website: http://www.olympiawa.gov/employment/currentopenings • In person at Olympia’s City Hall, Human Resources, located at 900 Plum Street, SE, Olympia. • Call City of Olympia Jobline at (360) 753-4444 (ext. 8383) to request that an application be mailed to you. Please note the closing date and allow time for mailing. Please include: • Resume • Letter of Interest (reference Job #09-27) • City of Olympia Employment Application Submit your application: • By mail or in person to: Attn: Human Resources Department, 900 Plum Street, SE, Olympia, WA 98501. Completed application packets must be received by 5:00 p.m., January 29, 2010. • E-mailed and faxed applications will not be accepted Prior to submitting your letter of interest and resume, please be sure to keep a copy for your own reference. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS, ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES MAY BE MADE UPON REQUEST BY CONTACTING THE HR DEPARTMENT (360) 753-8442 THE CITY OF OLYMPIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORKFORCE. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THE CITY OF OLYMPIA IS A DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE. SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING, PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY. |
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Montpelier Police - Evidence/Property Technician - Added 11/16/09 |
| Job Opening: Evidence/Property Technician Closes: Open Until Filled Summary: This job description is taken from the Montpelier, Idaho, Police Department. Maintain and process evidence seized from crime scenes, to include obtaining and securing evidence, processing evidence for fingerprints, ensuring availability of evidence for subpoenas, and testifying in court. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes criminal justice work, evidence handling, working with the public, and personal computer operations, or a combination of all the above. Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge or experience in the following areas: Detective/ Investigations/ Crime Scene Investigation/ Property Evidence Supervision, military experience. Must be able to effectively communicate with employees and supervisors, outside agencies, and the general public. Must have a positive work history, free from frequent disciplinary actions, suspensions, terminations or resignations, and maintain the highest moral character. Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to perform accurate and precise work and properly document same, and maintain sensitive and confidential information. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully complete polygraph, psychological exam, and background investigation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Provides direction, guidance and assistance to volunteers or other workers; coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work, inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations. Ensures that activities associated with collection, receipt, storage, and disposal of evidence/property are in compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Collects, receives, logs, and maintains various items, including evidence, found property, prisoner property, forfeitures, or items held for criminal prosecution, and safekeeping; inventories evidence/property received and verifies that evidence/property matches documentation; prepares photographs of evidence; prepares copies of evidence for attorneys; duplicates video/audio tapes; weighs narcotics; packages items and stores in appropriate locations; maintains computer records of all items received, transferred, and returned; researches database to determine status of evidence; moves items between storage locations as needed; maintains Chain of Evidence custody at all times. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Continued): Makes corrections to paperwork and/or evidence, found property, prisoner property, or items held for prosecution, and safekeeping as appropriate. Receives and logs incoming subpoenas; testifies in criminal and civil courts. Logs and signs for items to be submitted to county laboratory; transfers items to county laboratory; signs for items returning from county laboratory. Signs in/out all items being used in an ongoing criminal/civil investigation; prepares evidence for use in trials. Processes evidence for latent fingerprints; lifts, stores, and develops latent fingerprints; prepares/distributes laboratory reports of results of fingerprint testing. Processes photograph film. Provides assistance at crime scenes as needed and includes evidence collection. Notifies owners of found/recovered property; assists the public in locating their property; sets up appointments for owners to identify property and returns property to rightful owners. Coordinates disposal/destruction of evidence or found property in accordance with applicable laws and policies; destroys weapons with assistance of Montpelier Police Department; obtains court orders to destroy narcotics and videotapes or photographs the burning of narcotics; prepares biohazard material to be destroyed by local hospital; contacts charitable organizations to offer found property and prepares property for delivery to charitable organizations. Provides police personnel with crime scene paraphernalia. Provides training to police personnel in matters relating to evidence collection, safekeeping, chain of custody, or related issues. Provides assistance to state/civil attorneys or other law enforcement agencies as appropriate. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, property receipts, evidence correction notices, subpoenas, laboratory requests, laboratory reports, requests for court orders, property records, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, property receipts, subpoenas, laboratory reports, laboratory analyses, court orders, invoices, policies, procedures, laws, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, or other programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner. Operates a variety of tools and equipment associated with work activities, which may include scales, audio/video duplication equipment, magnifying devices, evidence tape, razor knives, latent print developing chemicals, latent print envelopes, photo envelopes, bio-hazard containers, plastic heat seal bags, safety equipment, hand tools, and general office equipment, and any other equipment associated with crime scene prosecution or evidence collection. Monitors inventory of equipment and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates orders for new/replacement materials; researches new products, materials, software, and supplies for potential use in the department. Performs general cleaning/housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining evidence room and work areas. Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, laboratory personnel, law enforcement personnel, court officials, attorneys, insurance companies, property owners, tow companies, vendors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Continued): Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, entering data into computer, retrieving information, prepares reports, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or prepares outgoing mail/packages, or receiving incoming mail. Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed. Performs other related duties as required. Applicants with a disability who require accommodations within the application / interview process should direct a request in advance to the Chief of Police. Application: Send resume and City application to Chief Gregory J. Butler. Applications can be obtained by calling City Hall at 208-847-1324 Contact Information: Chief Gregory J. Butler Montpelier Police Department 534 Washington ST Montpelier, ID 83254 Phone: (208) 847-1324 |
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Montpelier Police - Police Investigator I - Added 11/16/09 |
| Job Opening: Police Investigator I Closes: Open Until Filled Summary: This job description is taken from the Montpelier, Idaho, Police Department. A Investigator is responsible for follow-up investigations on criminal incidents, gathers evidence, identifies and applies laws to cases, interviews witnesses and victims; interrogates suspects and offenders; prepares paperwork for court presentation. This position will also act as a school resource officer (SRO) for the middle school and high school as well as supervise the victim advocate and crime scene technician. CITY OF MONTPELIER - POLICE Montpelier, Idaho Job Descriptions Police Investigator I PAY: DOQ MODIFIED DATE: 10/16/09 JOB DUTIES: Essential Functions: Must Possess or be Able to Obtain Idaho POST Certification Within One Year of Hire 1. Investigate criminal incidents with the goal of identifying, arresting and prosecuting the offender and recovering stolen property, where applicable; 2. Interview witnesses and victims; 3. Interrogate suspects and offenders; 4. Prepare cases leading to successful prosecution, where applicable; 5. File appropriate complaints for arrest warrants and attempts service of same; 6. Compose supplemental and case reports; 7. Pick-up prisoners and process warrant arrests from outside agencies; 8. Maintain ability to function as a patrol officer; 9. Participate in raids; 10. Pursue suspects on foot or in vehicle; 11. Conduct frisk and pat down of handcuffed suspects or prisoners. Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge or experience in the following areas: Detective/ Investigations/ Crime Scene Investigation/military experience. Marginal Functions: 1. Act as a direct liaison with all law enforcement agencies for coordination and cooperation of the law enforcement effort; 2. Ensure victim of court dates and disposition on cases; 3. Maintain intelligence on criminal activity pertaining to specific team assignment; 4. Forward information of possible crime patterns, suspects and their activities to other officers for use in apprehension and prevention; 5. Perform related tasks as necessary. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: 1. Work extended hours on short (or without) notice; 2. Change hours/days on short (or without) notice; 3. Exposure to all and extreme weather conditions; 4. Exposure to varying light conditions: natural and man-made; 5. Exposure to fire, smoke, chemical leaks/spills: in close proximity, as necessary to provide emergency services; 6. Exposure to personal danger, including but not limited to: armed and/or dangerous persons/animals, persons and/or articles having contagious/communicable diseases, hazards associated with emergency driving, vehicular surveillance, hazards associated with natural and man-made disasters. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Effect arrests; 2. Maintain annual weapon qualification and maintain target practice skills, clean and inspect weapons; 3. Confront armed suspects; 4. Walk, sit, or stand for long periods of time; 5. Climb up and down flights of stairs, maneuver over obstacles; 6. Subdue resisting/attacking individuals; 7. Run fast for a short period of time to apprehend a suspect or provide emergency assistance; 8. Clean, maintain and make minor repairs (check fluid levels, etc.) to department vehicles and equipment; 9. Drive motor vehicles under emergency and non-emergency conditions; 10. Perform lifesaving procedures; 11. Lift 70 lbs. occasionally; lift and carry equipment and persons; 12. Provide assistance to citizens and coworkers in physical distress; 13. Force entry into buildings; 14. Able to board and fly in commercial/military aircraft (extradition). JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Required education and experience: 1. Complete four (4) years experience in patrol; 2. Possess an Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice, or equivalent experience and training. 3. Proficiency in police reporting software and Microsoft Word; 4. Possess a valid driver's license; 5. Maintain CPR certification. Minimum knowledge/ability: 1. Comprehensive understanding of the laws regarding the use of deadly force, search and seizure and arrest; 2. Considerable knowledge of the Idaho Statutes and department, local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations; 3. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; 4. Proficiency writing reports, complaints, and warrants; 5. Ability to communicate clearly, courteously and interview and interrogate effectively; 6. Ability to drive a motor vehicle safely and efficiently. EQUIPMENT USED: 1. Motor Vehicles 2. Computer 3. Weapons and Restraining Devices 4. Surveillance Equipment 5. Telephone System 6. Copy Machines 7. Portable and Mobile Police Radios, CAD, MDT 8. Computerized Suspect Composites 9. Expandable Baton 10. PC Computers, Printers 11. Fax Machines 12. Cellular Telephones/Pagers 13. Portable Recording Devices 14. Basic Tools and Equipment: first aid supplies, fire extinguishers, flashlights, OC spray, personal protective equipment 15. Electronic Gas Pump 16. Video Equipment Application: Send resume and City application to Chief Gregory J. Butler. Applications can be obtained by calling City Hall at 208-847-1324 Contact Information: Chief Gregory J. Butler Montpelier Police Department 534 Washington ST Montpelier, ID 83254 Phone: (208) 847-1324 |
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