CURRENT OPENING

 

   Posted:   November 20th, 2007

   End of Posting: January 2nd, 2008

 

APPLICATION:

 

The Alexandria Police Department is accepting application for two openings for Patrolman.  Applications may be obtained at the Alexandria Police department from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday (or print and complete the PDF Application and drop it off at the station).  Applications for the position will not be accepted after 4:00 p.m. on January 4th, 2008.  Reserve Officers of the Alexandria Police Department may submit a letter of interest for the position to the Captain Burnett or Officer Rasmussen by January 2nd, 2008.

 

POSITION TITLE:  ALEXANDRIA POLICE OFFICER

 

The basic philosophy of the Alexandria Police Department recruit-hiring process is one of equal opportunity for all that are qualified to render police service to the people in our community.  Each applicant will compete against other applicants in each step of the selection procedure.  Only those who possess the best mental, physical, moral, and emotional fitness for the performance of police duties will be considered.  (A complete job description can be obtain at applicants request)

ASSIGNMENT IDENTIFICATION:

 

The Alexandria Police Department personnel operate under seniority based structure.  This hiring process is for the position of patrolman, which will open November 14th, 2007.  Benefits are as follows: For the 2008 year contract, a patrolman will receive 3 weeks of vacation after the completion of one year of service and 12 personal leave days prorated at the day of hire to the end of the year.  Starting yearly salary for a Third Class Patrolman/Patrolwoman $28,479.50.  After completion of the first 4 months and the approval of the shift Captain and Training Officers, the officer will be promoted to Second Class Patrolman/Patrolwoman at a yearly salary of $30,284.06.  After the completion of the required 480 hours of training at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, the completion of all field-training requirements, and the completion of one year of service, the officer will be promoted to a First Class Patrolman/Patrolwoman with a yearly salary of $33,964.25.  Other benefits received are 13 holidays paid, a yearly clothing allowance of $800.00, overtime pay and/or overtime paid back in time off at time and a half, also, paid family medical insurance after 90 days of hire.

 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

 

1. Must be a resident citizen of the United States

2. Must be 21 years old to apply and not have reached their 36th birthday by date of appointment

3. Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate from an accredited high school, or State Board of Education.

4. Cannot have a felony conviction

5. Cannot have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence under [18 USC 922 (g)]

6. Must possess a valid driver’s license from their state of residence

7. Must be a resident of Monroe Township within the first year of employment and reside within the township limits for a minimum of 5 years

8. Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from the military

9. Must pass all tests given by the Alexandria Police Department

10. Must pay 50% of all medical testing required by the State of Indiana for the reason of enrollment into Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF).

11. Must graduate from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy within one year of hire date.

 

 

Thank you and Good Luck

 

Captain Brian Burnett

Patrolman Jeremy Rasmussen