High school diploma or equivalent. Excellent health and physical condition. Complete interviews and pass a written test. Complete background investigation to include driving record check, drug screening, medical and polygraph examinations. Employees who are members of the Military Reserve or National Guard will be required to change to either Retired Reserve or Stand-by Reserve status, or shall be discharged as appropriate.
Overtime is compensated at the rate of time and one-half, or through compensatory time off.
Uniforms and equipment are furnished at no cost to the officer. Employees are eligible for low-cost life insurance. Employees and their immediate families are eligible for membership in low-cost federal health benefit plans. Annual leave is earned at the rate of 13 to 26 days per year, based on length of employment. Prior federal civilian and military service may be creditable to annual leave, and retirement.