Agency
Sandpoint Police Department
Location
Sandpoint, ID
Salary
$28.85/hr. - $36.02/hr. DOE
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The primary purpose of this position is general duty police work involving protection of life and property, enforcement of laws, crime investigation, and service to the public. The employee has a significant impact on the quality of life through community partnership, strategic police patrols, and thorough investigations. Assignments may include, but are not limited to patrol, traffic investigations, canine, crime prevention or other police-related functions.
The Sandpoint Police Department has a four-phase testing process to help choose the best candidate for the position. After you submit your application, you will receive more information on how to move forward. Below is a brief overview of the testing process and important dates to guide you through the steps.
Phase One: Idaho Department of Labor Online
The online exam will need to be completed and passed before the Physical fitness exam.
Applicants will be required to complete the online Idaho Department of Labor test, which consists of the following topics
Vocabulary – Typing – Spelling - Reading comprehension – Grammar -Arithmetic
Phase Two: Idaho POST Physical Fitness Test
The Idaho Peace Officer PFTB is comprised of five tests:
Applicants who do not pass the physical fitness test will not be allowed to continue with the testing process.
Phase Three: Oral board interview
The oral board Interview is where the applicant appears before a group of at least 3 members from the department, or members of the community, and is asked a series of questions. Each of the members on the board then scores the applicant’s performance.
For candidates who travel more than 4 hours to test, can request the interview via Zoom.
Phase Four:
Background investigation
Pre-employment polygraph
Medical examination (including vision and hearing examination)
Psychological examination
Final interview with the Chief and admin.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observe situations, and deter crime by providing high visibility; provides information to the public concerning methods for improve security.
Responds to suspicious activities and answers emergency calls for service.
Enforces local, state and federal laws and ordinances; issues verbal warnings and citations; pursues and apprehends suspects and requests assistance as required; transports prisoners.
Investigates juvenile and designated adult criminal activity and incidents as the assigned detective; interviews victims, complainants, witnesses and suspects.
Coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews, interrogate and identification of witnesses.
Processes crime scene and evidence collection; stores and maintains evidence property, including narcotics; may send evidence to other law enforcement agencies as required.
Restores order, protects life and property, and maintains the peace at public gatherings and in conflict situations.
Prepares and documents cases, completes reports and records, and prepares and maintains other logs and records; provides evidence and testimony in court.
Investigates traffic accidents and provides traffic and crowd control as necessary; participates in special details and assignments.
Provides emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons and requests additional response.
Provides information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public.
Directs the activities of police support personnel in field situations.
Organizes and coordinates special assignments, such as crime prevention program in the schools and the community.
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Assists other staff with assignments and duties as necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Contact
Lt. Steven Chamberlain; schamberlain@sandpointpd.com 208-265-1482