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Police Officer

The Rivermont Police Department is hiring career police officers to protect life and property, respond to calls for service, and build trust through community-oriented policing. If you are committed to public safety and serving your community, we invite you to apply.

As a Police Officer with the Rivermont Police Department, you will play a vital role in protecting life and property while building meaningful relationships with the residents and businesses you serve. This position offers the opportunity to engage in visible, community-oriented policing on an assigned patrol area. You will respond to calls for service, conduct self-initiated activity, and work collaboratively with other units and agencies to maintain public safety and trust in our community.

• Respond to calls for service and conduct self-initiated patrol activity
• Conduct traffic enforcement and issue citations as appropriate
• Write clear and accurate reports documenting incidents and investigations
• Investigate crimes and gather evidence at scenes
• Testify in court proceedings as needed
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents and businesses in your assigned patrol area
• Assist other police units and cooperate with external agencies as requested

• At least 21 years old at time of appointment
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• U.S. citizenship
• Successful completion of a state-certified police academy (department-sponsored training provided for those without prior certification)
• No felony convictions
• Pass the department's physical ability test prior to academy entry
• Pass background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screening

Some college coursework completed

The department provides comprehensive training to prepare you for success in this role. Candidates without prior police academy certification will complete the department-sponsored state-certified police academy. Following successful academy completion, all new officers participate in a 14-week field training program under the direct supervision and mentorship of a certified field training officer. Ongoing in-service training is provided throughout your law-enforcement career to maintain skills and knowledge.

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week on a rotating patrol shift schedule. You must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Court appearances and mandatory overtime may be required as operational needs dictate.

• Competitive starting salary with step increases
• Health and dental insurance coverage
• Pension plan enrollment
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Uniform and equipment allowance
• Tuition reimbursement for approved coursework

Submit an application through the city's employment portal along with your resume. Candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited to complete the physical ability test, followed by the full background investigation process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

The Rivermont Police Department seeks career Police Officers to protect life and property, respond to calls for service, and build community trust through visible, neighborhood-focused policing. Minimum requirements include age 21 or older, high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, U.S. citizenship, state-certified police academy completion, and no felony convictions. Candidates must pass a physical ability test, background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screening. The department provides academy training for those without prior certification and a 14-week field training program. This full-time position requires 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation includes competitive starting salary, health and dental insurance, pension plan, paid leave, uniform allowance, and tuition reimbursement. After serving a minimum tenure, officers may pursue specialized assignments such as K-9, detective, traffic, or school resource officer work, and may test for promotion. Apply through the city employment portal with your resume; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.