A variety of specialized assignments are available, including a Community Relations Unit, School Resource Officers, DARE Officers, Violence Suppression Unit, Field Training Officers, Motorcycle and Traffic Unit and K-9 Officers. Officers receive night shift differential. The background investigation also includes a criminal history and credit check. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. Appointments are normally made at the first salary step.
Consideration is given for increase to the second salary step after a six month period.
Experienced lateral entry officers may be started at higher salary steps depending on previous pay and experience. Hiring decisions may be based upon the results of the pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Positive samples are retained for 90 days from the date of notification. Applicants with a positive result must notify the City in writing prior to expiration of the 90 days to request retention beyond the 90 day period. A copy of the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy is available upon request.