CITY OF POST FALLS Entry Level or Lateral Police Officer Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level or Lateral Police Officer make at companies like CITY OF POST FALLS in the United States? The average salary for Entry Level or Lateral Police Officer at companies like CITY OF POST FALLS in the United States is $50,697 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $45,488 and $55,906. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities2

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PLEASE READ THIS PAGE CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING. FAILURE TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL CAUSE THE APPLICATION TO BE REJECTED.
POLICE OFFICER, CITY OF POST FALLS

THE CITY OF POST FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR LATERAL
AND/OR POST-CERTIFIABLE (HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A POST ACADEMY) AND ENTRY LEVEL (NO EXPERIENCE) POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATES. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO LATERAL OFFICERS AND POST FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:         

PERFORMS POLICE WORK INCLUDING PUBLIC SERVICE:  CIVIL STAND-BYS, VEHICLE INSPECTIONS, EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS AND OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS DIRECTED. PATROLS THE CITY, BEING OBSERVANT FOR LIKELY TARGETS OF CRIME, AND ATTEMPTING TO ELIMINATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMISSION OF CRIMES. ISSUES CITATIONS, WARNINGS AND WHEN APPROPRIATE MAKES ARREST AND TRANSPORTS PRISONERS. TAKES REPORTS AND PERFORMS FOLLOW- UP INVESTIGATIONS WHEN NEEDED. PERFORMS   OTHER RELATED TASKS AS REQUIRED TO FULFILL THE POSITION OF A POLICE OFFICER.

ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

APPLICANTS MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES, MUST POSSESS A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT,  LATERAL OR POST CERTIFIABLE PREFERED (YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE BASIC PATROL ACADEMY OR HAVE THE ABILITY TO BECOME CERTIFIED WITHIN THE FIRST TWELVE (12) MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT) POLICE OFFICER, OR BE A CURRENT CERTIFIED RESERVE OFFICER WITH ANOTHER AGENCY OR A CURRENT FULL TIME EMPLOYEE WITH THE POST FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT. MUST BE 21 YOA AND HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND 2 YEARS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE. CONVICTION OR WITHHELD JUDGMENT OF ANY STATE, LOCAL OR FEDERAL CRIME MAY BE GROUNDS FOR REJECTION.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED TO ATTEND SCHOOLS AS ASSIGNED. ABILITY TO WORK CLOSELY WITH OTHER DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL AND HAVE A NEAT AND CLEAN APPEARANCE. MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY. APPLICANT MUST POSSESS BASIC TYPING SKILLS AND COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE AND THE ABILITY TO LEARN A WIDE VARIETY OF SKILLS FOR THE JOB.

PATROL OFFICERS WORK VARYING SHIFTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. ALL PATROL OFFICERS MUST PASS A PHYSICAL FITNESS EXAMINATION.

STARTING PAY FOR LATERAL OFFICERS IS $ 24.37 AND $ 22.36 PER HOUR FOR ENTRY LEVEL.  A COMPETITIVE BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE TO FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.

SELECTION PROCESS:
YOU WILL BE UPDATED VIA EMAIL THROUGHOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS

STATUS NOTIFICATION MAY TAKE UP TO 6 WEEKS.    
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$45,488
$55,906
$50,697
The chart shows total cash compensation for the CITY OF POST FALLS Entry Level or Lateral Police Officer in the United States, which includes base, and annual incentives can vary anywhere from $45,488 to $55,906 with an average total cash compensation of $50,697. Total compensation includes the value of any benefits received in addition to your salary and some of the benefits that are most commonly provided within a total compensation package including bonuses, commissions, paid time off, and Insurance. The total cash compensation may get paid differently by industry, location, and other factors.

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About CITY OF POST FALLS

Post Falls is located four miles east of the Washington-Idaho border along Interstate 90 in Kootenai County. Our current population is about 26,000.

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