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Entry Level Police Officer Packet Jobs in Paducah, USA at Cityoftrenton
Position: 2026 Entry Level Police Officer Application Packet
2026 Entry Level Police Officer Application Packet General Description
This is a highly responsible and at times stressful position that responds to requests from the public for police services, and from other law enforcement, fire, and EMS entities requesting assistance from the City of Trenton. Police officers perform under the general direction and supervision of the Chief of Police and the Lieutenant/Operations Commander and are also responsible to all Police Sergeants;
however, extensive leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative due to both design and necessity. The nature of the work performed by the police department requires that all officers establish and maintain close cooperative working relationships with representatives of other public safety and law enforcement agencies, local business and industry representatives, other City staff, and the public.
This position requires that officers perform and conduct themselves both on- and off-duty in a manner that does not damage or endanger the loss of trust with the public, their coworkers, and other public safety entities.
The Police Officer position requires general and varied duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigation, traffic regulation, and investigative duties on an assigned shift, and involves an element of personal danger. Officers must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in responding to calls and meeting emergencies.
Officers may receive special assignments based on specialized abilities, training, and/or knowledge. Officers may be required to assist other department personnel with interrogations, searches, and other related duties as assigned. Assignments and general and special instructions are received from a higher-ranking officer who reviews work methods and results through reports, personal inspection, and discussion.
Job Duties
- Observes and prevents violations of Federal and State laws and City of Trenton Ordinances
- Receives and responds to:
- emergency and non-emergency requests from service agencies and the public
- requests for assistance from other agencies and departments, including the City of Trenton’s Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
- Obtains and records pertinent information in multiple formats and forms as required
- Performs queries, enters, clears, and cancels entries in multiple local, state, and national databases and report management systems
- Operates various office-type equipment as needed
- Completes required reports and takes affidavits
- Actively patrols the City of Trenton via vehicle and/or on foot
- Pursues suspects on foot as necessary; can include short runs and long distances requiring physical endurance; physically restrains and/or subdues suspects as necessary
- Conducts security checks on businesses and residential units
- Observes and apprehends violators of traffic laws and issues warnings and written citations
- Conducts or assists with investigations and/or responds to criminal and civil complaints, interviews witnesses, suspects, complainants, and victims, and makes arrests as required by law
- Collects, analyzes, and interprets data received at a crime scene and preserves evidence
- Operates law enforcement equipment and instruments such as a patrol car, radio, firearms and other weaponry, radar, breath analysis system, and related law enforcement tools
- Interviews and counsels parties in domestic disputes
- Serves official documents such as court orders, writs, citations, and subpoenas
- Properly uses and maintains all assigned equipment
- Performs civic functions by providing public education and crime prevention through various programs
- Attends training sessions, seminars, workshops, etc., to remain knowledgeable of current law and law enforcement practices and administration
- Works special details, e.g., City functions, local school events, parades, and festivals
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
Title: Entry Level Police Officer Packet
Company: Cityoftrenton
Location: Paducah, USA
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