CITY OF ELKHART – JOB DESCRIPTION BECOME AN OFFICER The face of policing has changed over the years, but there is still a need for Sir Robert Peel's policing philosophy:
“The police are the public and the public are the police.” Policing in this day and age can be challenging, exciting, and fast-paced. It takes a person of strong character, a giving heart, and a sense of community to wear an Elkhart Police badge. Are you willing to stand up to adversity for your community and fellow man? Can you meet this challenge? BENEFITS - 10 Personal Days per year
- 10 Vacation Days per year
- Take Home Car Program
- Double Time Pay for call-ins and posted overtime
- Holiday, Longevity, and Shift Differential Pay
- Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF)
- 99 percent of pension contribution provided by the City
SALARIES - 3rd Class Patrolman: $67,438.00 first year
- 2nd Class Patrolman: $71,438.00 second year
- 1st Class Patrolman: $78,438.00 third year
- Investigator: $79,438.00
- Sergeant: $83,884.00
- Lieutenant: $88,242.00
- $2,000.00 annual clothing allowance
- $1,200.00 approximate annual sick incentive
APPLICATION PROCESS - Applicants will be notified of the next testing date after application submission.
- Testing day begins with physical agility testing to Indiana Law Enforcement Academy exit standards:
- Vertical Jump: 16 inches
- One Minute Sit-ups: 29
- 300 Meter Run: 71 seconds
- Minimum Push-ups: 25
- 1.5 Mile Run: 16 minutes 28 seconds
- Applicants successfully completing physical testing proceed to:
- General education test
- Personality profile questionnaire
- Applicants who pass advance to:
- Background investigation
- Oral interview with department administration, Human Resources, and Merit Commission members
- Successful applicants receive a conditional offer of employment and must complete:
- Polygraph examination
- Medical evaluation
POSITION DETAILS DEPARTMENT: Police POSITION: Patrol Officer DIVISION: Patrol STATUS: Full-time CATEGORY: Annual-Based Salaried FLSA: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Uniform Sergeant JOB SUMMARY Responsible for patrolling the City, taking calls for service, detecting and deterring crime. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Major responsibilities require understanding of and constant attention and commitment to implementation and performance of the agency’s mission.
- All assigned duties and tasks are expected to be performed in an effective, efficient, and safe manner.
- The patrol officer must support and promote the organization’s mission and comply with directives.
- Personal conduct and behavior, on-duty and off-duty, must not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger public trust or confidence.
- Requires a high level of problem-solving ability, self-initiative, and the ability to work the majority of the time without direct supervision.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Taking calls for service
- Patrolling to deter and detect crime
- Investigating complaints, citing and or arresting law violators
- Following up on pending reports and cases
- Preparing and or serving civil process
- Protecting persons and property
- Using proper care of City property while performing duties
- Securing and protecting prisoners
- Efficient use of self-directed work time as identified by supervisory personnel
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Valid Indiana Driver’s License required
- Successful completion of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy at Plainfield, Indiana
- Completion of 24 hours of annual state-mandated training
- Certification requirements with IDACS and NCIC
- Maintain proficiency in firearms
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Logical thinking to solve problems
- Ability to read, write, interpret, and verbally give or demonstrate work instructions
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS - Walking, bending, standing, stooping, and crouching daily
- Clarity of vision with or without correction
WORKING CONDITIONS - Majority of tasks performed outside while working from a police vehicle
- Some tasks require heavy lifting, pushing, or carrying heavy loads
- Frequent entry and exit of vehicles, building searches, climbing over obstacles, and sudden movement to avoid danger
- High level of mental alertness required to assess danger and inconsistencies in information
- Physical and mental demands may escalate rapidly and require peak readiness
- Work schedule exceeds 40 hours per week as required
DRUG TEST REQUIRED - The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace
- Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen required
- Random drug testing may be conducted after employment
POLICY STATEMENT - The incumbent must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities described to perform essential job functions.
- This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed and is not all-inclusive.
- Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor.
- All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
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