The Mountain Home
Police Department
Is Seeking Applicants for the
Position of Police Officer ...
Open Date: January 17,
2012 Closing Date: February 8, 2011 STARTING SALARY: $31,956.00
The Mountain Home Police Department is accepting
applications for a limited number of openings for this position. If
you are interested in an exciting career in law enforcement and
serving your community, this is the opportunity for you.
Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen;
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
College preferred;
Must have a State issued driver’s license;
Idaho driver’s license at time of hire;
No felony convictions.
Physical
Requirement:
Must possess the strength and
physical ability necessary to perform the essential functions of the
job. You must pass an Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training
physical fitness test.
Vision and
Hearing:
You must meet the minimum vision
and hearing requirements as defined by the Idaho Peace Officer
Standards and Training.
Other
Requirements:
All candidates are required to
pass the following to being considered for appointment:
Physical fitness test;
Written Exam;
Interview with a Board of
Officers;
Background Investigation;
Polygraph Exam;
Psychological Evaluation;
Interview with the Chief of
Police;
If hired, you must live
within a fifteen (15) mile radius of the police department.
If you are given a
conditional offer of employment, you must also pass a medical
exam and take a drug test.
Applications may be obtained at
the Mountain Home Police Department, 2775 East 8th
North, Mountain Home, Idaho 83647. For more information you may
visit our website at www.mhpd.net
or call Sergeant Rick Viola at 208-587-2101 ext 213.
The City of Mountain Home, Idaho
MOUNTAIN HOME POLICE DEPARTMENT
Equal Opportunity Employer
Chief
Nick Schilz
can be reached at 208-587-2101
or by e-mail at
nschilz@mhpd.net .
Chief
Nick Schilz
Last Up-Date -
02/06/2012 07:42:23 PM
Accepting Applications
The Mountain Home Police is
always interested in accepting applications for employment. If you are interested,
and would like more information, please complete the Mountain Home Police Application and submit it with your
resume to;
Mountain Home Police c/o
Careers 2775 East 8th North Mountain Home, Idaho 83647
For more information, contact
Sgt. Rick
Viola at 208-587-2101 ext. 213. We are currently
accepting applications through the close of business, Wednesday,
February 8th, 2012.
Note: While
the Mountain Home Police Department is always accepting
applications, there may not be any openings at the time of your
application. Check this website for openings and up-coming
testing dates.
If you would like to
report a Crime and Remain Anonymous, go to the
Silent Witness Link to report a crime, child abuse,
someone that may have a warrant or other crime information that you
may have.
Silent Witness is a
tool that we have developed so that you can help keep our community
safe.
Training Calendar ...
The Mountain
Home Police Professional Standards will be adding training
opportunities to the training calendar. Click the Training Link for up coming
training and registration.
Pat McCarthy's Street Crimes is coming to Mountain Home
Home in December 2012. Seats are limited, so register early and
don't miss out on some great training sponsored by MHPD.
The training listed will be hosted by the Mountain Home Police
Bureau and will be open to certified law enforcement only.
Check back for up-dates and registration.
For more information, contact Training Coordinator,
Sgt. Rick Viola at 208-587-2101.
City
Ordinances
On-Line ...
In an effort to keep you informed, we
have added the
City Ordinances as it pertains to law enforcement.
Specifically they relate to Parking, Traffic Regulation, Animal
Control and many others.
In the coming weeks we will be reminding
residents about unlicensed or inoperable vehicles on city streets as
well as trailers, campers and boat trailers that can not be left on
the street longer that 72 hours.
If you have any questions, contact Sgt.
Rick Viola at 208-587-2101 ext. 213.
Go
On Vacation with Peace of Mind ...
Are
you getting ready for a vacation and you are wanting to have some peace
of mind before you leave town? The Mountain Home Citizens On
Patrol may be able to help.
Complete the
Citizens On Patrol Vacation Watch Request, sign itand return it to the Mountain Home Police Bureau at least two
weeks before you leave. While you are away the Citizens On Patrol
will check your premises as often as commitments allow. The City of
Mountain Home and the Citizens On Patrol will not be held liable for any
loses to your property while you are away.
Some things to consider, leave a light
on, stop your mail and news paper delivery while you are away.
Remember to include on your vacation watch request who the emergency
contact person will be as well as anyone that you have allowed to be on
your property while you are away.
The Mountain Home
Citizens On Patrol started with just four members in
1994 and in time grew to as many as forty. While membership numbers
may fluctuate, the program is still able to get patrols out to
assist as additional eyes and ears for the police and in our
community. Currently, the Mountain Home
Citizens On Patrol has five marked cars equipped with
two way radio and top lights so that they can assist with traffic
control, funeral escorts, assist air ambulance service, vacation
watch request and other details as directed.
If you would like to
report a Crime and Remain Anonymous, go to the
Go
On Vacation with Peace of Mind ...
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