The Polson Police Department for one Patrol Officer!

Starting salary is $24.81, lateral officers may start at an increased rate depending on experience.

Patrol, Investigations, K-9 Handler, Drone and Quick Reaction Force (QRF) assignments.

10 Hour Shifts
Health & Dental benefits
Paid Academy with all equipment provided.
Take-home car
Longevity Pay
Municipal Police Officers' Retirement System (MPORS)
Up-to-date Equipment
Bi-annual clothing allowance
Shift Differential Pay
Specialty Pay

Dates on physical abilities and written testing are tentatively scheduled for June/July.

Our small but proud department serves a population of roughly 6,000 during the winter months and 12,000 during the summer months. We have a close partnership with the Flathead Tribal Police, Lake County Sheriff's Office, and the Montana Highway Patrol. We have a beautiful community, rich history, and diverse culture. We are proud of our department and appreciate the opportunity of sharing our amazing history with you.

There is plenty of adventure to be found in Polson. Whatever your fascination is, we have museums, lakefront, and outdoor recreational opportunities. How about our local brewing company and cheese production facility, with many attractions like our annual cherry festival, blues festival, gallery walk displaying all our local artistry, and many other attractions like the PRC Rodeo. Maybe a boat tour or a fabulous game of golf on the lake's edge if hunting, fishing, and hiking aren't for you. There is so much to enjoy down by the lake.

Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River. It was created years ago by a massive glacier and reaches depths of 380 feet. Glacier National Park is just two hours north!

More information can be found online at http://www.polsonchamber.com/ take a look at the visitor and relocation guide!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

must be a citizen of the United States
must be at least 18 years of age.
must be fingerprinted and subject to a background check to disclose any criminal records.
may not have been convicted of a crime for which he or she could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary.
must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
must be a high school graduate or have passed the general education development test and have been issued an equivalency certificate by the superintendent of public instruction, an appropriate issuing agency, another state, or the federal government.
must meet any additional qualifications established by the Montana Post Council
be able to pass the Montana Physical Abilities Test (MPAT)

POSITION PURPOSE

The mission of the PPD is to earn the public's trust, without exception, by contributing to the peaceful harmony of our community. We are committed to a partnership with members and guests of our community that inspires confidence in all to make Polson a safe and pleasant place to live, work, learn and play. We strive to produce positive results that preserve the peace, prevent crime and disorder while safeguarding the personal liberties, dignity, and individuality of all people.

We will accomplish our mission by being a purpose driven team dedicated to exemplary service by being policing professionals who safeguard our taxpayers' investment and by living the standard for excellence in character, leadership, and competence. We will take full advantage of every resource available to us and inform the community on their investment.

Our vision is to be recognized as the premier law enforcement agency within Montana by our community as well as our visitors and to be worthy of such recognition.

The primary function of a patrol officer is to respond to calls for service within the community; conduct preliminary as well as complete, thorough investigations of incidents of a police nature, protect life and property, prevent crime, and disorder, and preserve the peace.

This position performs the complex duties of conducting investigations. Position deals with persons who may be uncooperative and dangerous and situations that may be hazardous. Position requires changing shifts, working holidays, and working outside of the normal hours. Position may entail stress. The position requires physical stamina and agility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Patrol officers will follow the chain of command when relaying all communications and requests. The exception to this rule would be in emergencies where the element of time renders this procedure impractical and ineffective in the proper and expeditious performance of duty. The patrol officer works directly under the corporal or his/her designee.

Patrol officers are responsible for adhering to the rules, policies, directives, and strategic plans as set forth by this agency. All officers are responsible for the accomplishment of the police mission and shall direct their best efforts towards this means. Patrol officers shall:

Respond to calls for emergency and non-emergency service.
Become familiar with the people and activity on their shift to be able to recognize suspicious or unusual activities.
Become familiar with the city to render intelligent and helpful assistance to the public.
Strive by every means to: protect lives, prevent the destruction of property, prevent the commission of crimes, and preserve peace and order.
Patrol and inspect with diligence every part of their assigned area: with emphasis on areas of high crime potential, patrol patterns should be random, and extra vigilance should be given to businesses that are closed.
Be friendly toward children and watchful over their welfare.
Assist destitute or stranded persons/motorists.
Enforce traffic laws.
Assist in traffic control as needed; taking notice and reporting obstructions/hazards and directing traffic as needed.
Take into custody property that has been lost, stolen, or abandoned and document the incident according to PPD procedures.
Write required reports by established PPD guidelines.
Properly prepare cases and testimony for trials, hearings, depositions, etc.
Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations properly and thoroughly by:
1. Contacting and interviewing victims, witnesses, and/or suspects;
2. Protecting and maintaining crime scenes and evidence;
3. Making arrests when necessary;
4. Conducting searches and seizures by applicable laws and PPD policies; and
5. Reporting information to the appropriate criminal justice system components.
Carefully investigate all calls for service and matters brought to the officer's attention and take appropriate action in cases that fall under the purview of the police.
Ensure that his/her status is accurately reported to dispatch via radio or phone.
Take the initiative on any police matter concerning public welfare, the community, and its citizens, including using directed patrol activities.
Officers shall establish good relationships with the public through cooperation and understanding, being ever mindful that people often form their impression of the PPD through their contacts with individual officers. A positive, professional attitude in all situations reflects favorably on the reputation of the entire organization.
All officers shall be knowledgeable about programs that promote crime prevention and public safety as well as local and state laws and shall be able to conduct public presentations on such topics.
Represents the Polson Police Department in presentations to, and general dealings with, citizens and performs other duties as assigned.
All other duties assigned by the Chief of Police or his designee.

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