will be increased based upon years of service, up to PO III. Years of service .... Category. POINTS. Vert. Jump. (inches
Office of Human Resource Director P.O. Box 1907
Phone: 203 Main Ave East
Twin Falls, ID 83303-1907
208) 735-7268
Fax: (208) 736-2296
POLICE APPLICATION PROCEDURES The City of Twin Falls will be conducting an open recruitment for Police Officer. This testing will be conducted to establish a pool of qualified applicants from which vacancies will be filled. Please review the attached information and, if interested, submit the following items to the Human Resources Office:
1. 2. 3. 4.
City of Twin Falls Application for Employment; A signed Hold Harmless Agreement and Drug Usage Disclaimer; $20.00 Testing Fee for the Personnel Evaluation Profile; Personal résumé including a complete history of your education, work experience and special training.
QUALIFICATIONS APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND A U.S. CITIZEN. Position requires high school graduation or equivalency; valid driver’s license; good written and oral communication skills; good reading comprehension skills; emotional intelligence; problem solving; and that ability to successfully complete testing requirements. Police officers must have the ability to function on a day-to-day basis without close supervision or assistance. The department is looking for officer candidates who are community minded with a service orientation. The selection process consists of: THE SELECTION PROCESS CONSISTS OF: Physical Agility Test Oral Interview Board Polygraph Psychological Testing and /or Personal Evaluation Profile
R-PIQ assessment Complete Background Investigation Command Staff Interview Medical Exam and Drug Screen
Applicants may be eliminated during any phase of the testing process.
BI-WEEKLY SALARY AND HOURLY EQUIVALENTS Police Officer
PO Recruit
PO Intro
PO I
PO II
PO III
Requirements
No Experience
Ride Alone
Completion of 1 Year
Completion of 2 Years
Completion of 5 Years
$1,578
$1,656
$1,772
$1,941
$2,287
$18.78
$19.72
$21.10
$23.11
$27.23
$1,988
$2,333
$23.67
$27.77
Base Wage
Advance Certificate
The Twin Falls Police Department will allow lateral placement. The starting biweekly salary for Lateral officers is $1,772. Upon the successful conclusion of Field Training, the biweekly salary will be increased based upon years of service, up to PO III. Years of service are granted for completed years, no credit is given for partial years of service. To be eligible for the lateral program you must be a sworn law enforcement officer whose primary duty is to perform patrol and/or detective functions with a public agency. No credit will be given for corrections, military policing, or private contract work.
IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A POSITION WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE A PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION AS A PART OF THE SELECTION PROCESS. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT.
RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That I,
,
as
a
participant in the City of Twin Falls Police Department's physical performance test, hereby acknowledge for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, release and hold harmless the City of Twin Falls, Idaho, and all agents, representatives, assigns and successors of and from any and all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen bodily and personal injuries, illness or death, and property damage and the consequences thereof resulting or to result from the participation in the physical performance test. It is understood that the test is rigorous and involves physical strains and I, the undersigned applicant, hereby agree to take said test under these conditions. That this release contains the entire agreement between the party hereto, and the terms of this release are contractual and not a mere recital. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVE READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND IT.
Dated this ______ day of
Signature of Applicant:
, 2018.
City of Twin Falls ILETS Access Criterion & Drug Usage Disclaimer Due to the nature of the various positions within the City of Twin Falls, liability exposure, and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) entrance requirements, the City of Twin Falls has adopted the following screening standards. Individuals applying for a position within the Communication Center or the Police Department shall be eliminated from further application procedures if any of the following are true:
Any felony arrest, which would result in disqualification from certification by Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training or the Idaho Public Safety and Security Information System regulations. Any applicant who has legally or illegally used Marijuana within the 1 year period immediately preceding application for employment. Any applicant who is a current user or seller of illegal controlled substances. Any applicant who has, on any occasion, illegally manufactured or delivered a controlled substance, as defined by Section 37-2701, Idaho Code. Any applicant who has, used or possessed within the 5 year period immediately preceding application for employment: LSD, PCP, Heroin, Methamphetamine, Cocaine or designer drugs (e.g. ecstasy, synthetic cathinones or the chemical derivatives and synthetic equivalents, etc.); if use was prior to 5 years preceding application for employment the following factors will be considered: o Frequency of use; quantity of drugs involved and the type of drug. Any applicant who has illegally used or possessed within the 3 year period immediately preceding application for employment: cannabis, hashish, hash oil, and THC in both synthetic and natural forms, inhalants (huffing), anabolic steroids, hallucinogens (psilocybin mushrooms), or synthetic cannabinoids (e.g. spice, K2, etc.): Any person who has illegally used any controlled or prescribed substances within the five (5) calendar years prior to the date of application. Any person who has used any illegal drug while employed in any law enforcement or prosecutorial agency or while employed in a position which carries a high level of responsibility or public trust. Any person who has pled guilty or been found guilty of driving while under the influence of intoxicants within five (5) calendar years prior to the date of application, without regard to the form of judgment or withheld judgment.
Individuals applying for a position in the Communications Center or the Police Department may be eliminated from further application procedures if any of the following are true:
Applicant has had more than five (5) traffic citations within the previous three (3) years. Any person who has pled guilty or been found guilty of a misdemeanor, without regard to the form of judgment or withheld judgment. Any applicant who has been convicted of any misdemeanor sex crime or a crime of deceit.
I attest that I meet the standards and requirements listed above. ______________________________________ Signature of Applicant ______________________________________ Printed Name
Date
CITY OF TWIN FALLS “PEOPLE SERVING PEOPLE”
THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS Twin Falls is governed under the Council-Manager form of city government, combining the political leadership of seven elected city council members with the managerial experience of a City Manager. Approximately 300 employees provide service to the City, with a budget of $60,958,366 for FY 2017-2018. From Service-Maintenance to Officials and Administrators, all employees play an important role in the City’s commitment to innovation and excellence. Through teamwork, understanding and dedication, the City takes great pride in its ability to provide quality services to its citizens. Mission Statement of the City of Twin Falls – Our mission, as stewards of the public trust, is to meet current and future needs of the community, promote citizen involvement, preserve our heritage, conserve and protect our social and physical resources, and enhance the quality of life in Twin Falls.
THE TWIN FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT The Twin Falls Police Department provides service to the citizens within the city limits of Twin Falls, and a few outlying areas that the City maintains such as Shoshone Falls Park, Dierkes Lake, and the Airport terminal area. The Department consists of Uniform, Investigation and Administrative Services Divisions committed to a philosophy of community policing and problem solving and are working towards that objective. Mission Statement: "The mission of the Twin Falls Police Department is to provide a safe community environment and ensure a positive quality of life through dedicated, professional service in partnership with our community."
THE POSITION A police officer is assigned to the Patrol Division under the supervision of a Uniform Sergeant. All new officers are assigned to a Field Training Officer for their first 16 weeks. The officer patrols assigned areas using a patrol car, a motorcycle, or on foot; responds to calls for service; initiates police action when appropriate; investigates crimes in progress; mediates disputes; renders aid to the sick, injured, and those desiring assistance; and performs other tasks as required.
BENEFITS The current benefit package consists of:
Uniform, weapon, and leather gear.
Medical insurance through SelectHealth offering a High Deductible Plan or a PPO Plan (subject to the provision of the Wellness Program) is provided for the employee and his/her family, effective the first of the month following approximately 60 days of employment. Medical insurance bi-weekly co-payments are as follows:
Coverage
High Deductible Plan Co-Pays
PPO Co-Pays
Employee
$0.00
$18.19
Employee & Spouse
$48.04
$94.39
Family
$71.52
$132.10
Dental Insurance is offered through Delta Dental or Willamette Dental, and is effective the same day as the health insurance. A small co-pay for dependent coverage is available at the employee’s option and expense. Coverage
Delta Dental Bi-Weekly
Willamette Bi-Weekly
Employee
$0.00
$0.00
Employee & Spouse
$19.31
$19.30
Family
$37.57
$37.55
Life Insurance with coverage in the amount of $25,000 for the employee is provided at no cost. The employee may purchase additional coverage, should they so desire.
Long-term disability insurance.
Retirement plan through PERSI (Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho) that is based on a cost-sharing participation. Currently police/fire members are required to contribute 8.36% of their monthly income to this plan.
Sick and Vacation Leave.
Holiday Hours are added to vacation leave balance.
GENERAL SHIFT INFORMATION The Uniform Patrol Officer works a 12-hour rotating shift (0600-1800 or 1800-0600); including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Long Week Short Week
Monday On
Tuesday On
Wednesday
Thursday
On
On
Friday On
Saturday On
Sunday On
Each officer is assigned to one of four squads. All new City employees serve a 12-month introductory period. Terms and conditions of employment can be changed – depending upon cost, funding, and overall policy direction. If you have any questions regarding the enclosed information, please contact the Human Resources Office at (208) 735-7251.
SUMMARY OF POLICE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST Physical Agility Candidates who participate in the physical performance test will be required to complete the Idaho Police Officer Physical Fitness Test Battery (PFTB). The battery is comprised of five tests: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Vertical Jump Sit-Ups (one minute) Maximum Push-Ups 300-Meter Run 1.5-Mile Run/Walk
Each of the five PFTB tests measures a different component of physical fitness, each of which is a determinant of an officer's ability to perform essential job tasks. To pass the PFTB, a participant must score a minimum of 10 points on each of the five PFTB tests. Performance below the level required for 10 points in any event is substandard and results in failure of the PFTB. Twenty points is the maximum possible for each test, a total of 100 being the highest possible PFTB score. Fitness Category
POINTS
Vert. Jump (inches)
1-Min. Situps (reps.)
Pushups (reps.)
300 Meter (seconds)
1.5 Mile (Min:sec)
20
21.5+
55+
62+
48-
9:57-
19
20.5 - 21.0
51 - 54
56 - 61
49 - 51
9:58 - 10:50
18
19.5 - 20.0
47 - 50
50 - 55
52 - 54
10:51 - 11:43
17
18.5 - 19.0
43 - 46
44 - 49
55 - 57
11:44 - 12:36
16
17.5 - 18.0
39 - 42
38 - 43
58 - 59
12:37 - 13.29
15
16.5 - 17.0
35 - 38
32 - 37
60 - 62
13:30 - 14:20
14
16.0
31 - 34
30 - 31
63 - 65
14:21 - 14:56
13
15.5
27 - 30
28 - 29
66 - 68
14:57 - 15:32
12
15.0
23 - 26
26 - 27
69 - 71
15:33 - 16:08
11
14.5
19 - 22
23 - 25
72 - 74
16:09 - 16:43
10
14.0
15 - 18
21 - 22
75 - 77
16:44 - 17:17
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