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GENERAL PURPOSE

HIRING POLICE OFFICERS!

The Plainfield Metropolitan Police Department has full-time openings. Plainfield Metropolitan Police Department is running a process for lateral transfers and non-certified applicants. ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!


Please complete your online application at beginning November 12, 2024. All required paperwork must be submitted at check-in on the morning of the agility testing. You will NOT be considered for further screening until all required paperwork is filed with us.


The written and physical agility testing date is scheduled for Saturday, December 28, 2024. You will be notified via email once your application has been processed. The physical agility testing will take approximately three hours for all applicants to complete. You should not plan anything else that may conflict with completing the entire testing phase as there will be no exceptions! You should wear workout clothes to the test site as there will be no changing facilities available. Please bring or wear tennis shoes as there will be no street shoes permitted on the gym floor during the test.


Please be prompt as late arrivals will be denied access to the testing room. No applicants will be allowed to take the test without first calling in a reservation with Tina Foster at (317)754-5318. You will then need to provide your name, birthday, social security number, and telephone number.



HIRING PROCESS - From the date of the written and physical agility testing to the swearing-in of the newly hired officer, will take approximately four months to complete the process.

• Written Exam - Non-lateral applicants will be required to complete the Stanard & Associates, Inc. written exam along with the physical agility testing on Saturday, November 28, 2024.
• Physical Agility - Non-laterals will be required to complete the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy exit standards. Lateral applicants will be required to complete the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy entrance standards. The physical agility will take approximately 2-3 hours to complete. (Please visit for the required Indiana Law Enforcement Academy physical fitness entrance and exit standards).
• Oral Review Board - A one-hour interview before a board of officers and each applicant will be asked a series of 20 standard questions. Applicants must score a 70% or better to pass.
• Background Investigation - Extensive background investigation on applicant's personal, educational, professional, criminal, medical, and financial background. Also included will be a Critical Hire test and truth verification exam (CVSA). Applicants who have been fired from more than one job in last five years; falsified application information; or received warnings from past employers for absenteeism, tardiness, or any disciplinary action more than two times will not be eligible. Any applicant whose employee records and/or disciplinary files have been sealed or expunged will not be eligible. Applicants who have stolen cash or merchandise from past employers in the last five years are not eligible. Any applicant that has used hallucinogenic drugs or heroin will not be eligible. Any applicant who has used any illegal drug in the last year, used any illegal drug other than marijuana in the last five years, or sold any illegal drug in the last five years is not eligible. Any applicant convicted of OWI/DUI will not be eligible. Any applicant that has missed more than two days of work due to drinking in the last five years, drank any alcoholic beverages on the job without authorization in the last five years, or is an active alcoholic is not eligible. Any applicant convicted of any felony or any applicant who has committed and/or participated in any criminal act in the last five years is not eligible. Any applicant that has participated in a violent crime or crime utilizing a deadly weapon, participated in any illegal sexual act, or participated in current and/or past criminal anti-government or criminal gang affiliation all since the age of 18 will not be eligible. The background investigation takes approximately 3-4 weeks to complete.
• Chiefs Review Board - The Chief of Police and Deputy Chiefs will ask various questions concerning the applicant's application packet and results of previous scores during the hiring process. The length of the interview will vary from 10 minutes to 30 minutes. The Chiefs board will select the applicant(s) to continue to the next phase of the process.
• Commissioners Review Board - The Board of Police Commissioners will ask various questions concerning the applicant's application packet and results of previous scores during the hiring process. The length of the interview will vary from 10 minutes to 45 minutes. The Commissioners will select one applicant for each position available to continue to the next phase of the process.
• Psychological Exam - The MMPI exam is administered and graded by a team of professional psychologists. Total time for the exam is four hours and the exam takes 3-4 weeks to process.
• Physical Exam - The Public Employees Retirement Fund doctor will give a thorough physical exam of the applicant and forward the results to the PERF office. The exam takes approximately three hours to complete and the result of the exam takes 3-4 weeks to process.
• Probationary Year - Once all requirements are met, the newly hired officer must serve a one year probationary period during which time, the new officer must either complete the Basic Law Enforcement Academy or show proof of completion of the required training. A probationary police officer can be terminated without a hearing at any time during the probationary period.
• Upon completion of one year of employment, the officer is promoted to
  "First Class Patrolman" and is entitled to all benefits as such.
  

Applicants that are not selected or that do not pass any phase of the testing will have their applications kept on file for one year. If a new hiring process is started within that one year period, the applicant will be made aware of the new process and allowed to re-test, starting at Phase One. After the one year, applicants must update their application in order to be considered for future hiring processes.


If you have any questions regarding the hiring process or lateral transfers, please email [email protected] .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Nature of Duties :


The Uniform Patrol Officer is responsible for serving as the Department's first contact with the public in most incidents, as a responder to requests for services. Direct supervision is received from the Uniform Corporal, Sergeant, or Lieutenant. General supervision is received from the Deputy Chiefs and Chief of Police.


Typical Duties:

• Personal Appearance - Uniform and equipment have a professional appearance including personal hygiene and grooming.
• Preparation For Duty - Before shift check prior shift activity reports, their departmental mailbox, and restock any forms for paper work needed. Passes on vital information to others during roll-call sessions held prior to each shift.
• Knowledge of all departmental forms used in the course of day-to-day activity and incidental to arrest.
• Personal Conduct - Display conduct on and off duty that holds a positive and professional image within the department and the community. Abide by the Police Officer Code of Ethics and Cannon of Ethics.
• Respond to scenes of crimes and accidents, providing assistance and security as well as preservation of the crime scene. Complete preliminary investigations and process scenes for evidence. Gather information and provide written reports that are easy to read, concise, factual, neatly prepared and turned in on time.
• Maintain a respect for superiors from FTO to all trainers and supervisors while keeping a good rapport with other officers. Obey lawful orders and be accountable for own actions.
• Patrol all streets in the city limits for the purpose of traffic enforcement, detecting and deterring crime, while responding to calls for service at anytime on patrol.
• Maintain efficient operation of departmental vehicles, communication systems, and other assigned equipment; such as personal equipment/apparel, body armor, mobile data equipment, cameras, and radar.
• Enforce all City, State, and Federal ordinances and laws.
• In accordance with on-duty responsibilities an officer may be called on while off-duty to render assistance or initiate an arrest for the safety of the officer and the community.
• Maintain all requirements for training within the department and any outside training required.
• Complete regularly assigned duties with a minimal amount of direct supervision.
• Maintain good public relations with citizens and community agencies.
• Assists all other law enforcement agencies when properly requested.
• Reports all nuisances or other matters affecting public safety such as but not limited to traffic lights, street lamps, or signs.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned; such as Bicycle Patrol, Emergency Response Team, D.A.R.E., etc.
• Adhere to the rules and regulations of the Plainfield Police Department.
• Respond to emergencies, immediately and correctly prioritizing necessary actions. Respond to disasters, civil disturbances, and other unusual circumstances when required. Engage in the pursuit of motor vehicles when required, within the guidelines set by department policy.
• Find priority problems in assigned work area on a continual basis and adjust patrols and enforcement activity accordingly. Keep up-to-date with Crime Analysis reports and work toward achieving the department's problem oriented or community policing strategies.
• Prepare for court testimony and provide accurate, detailed accounts of cases when called upon to testify.
• Conduct all necessary searches within the Constitutional requirements; such as searches at scene of a crime, inventory searches, stop and frisk, and consent searches.
• Conduct interviews with suspects, witnesses, and victims.
• Knowledgeable in use of force policies, and prepared to use deadly force and less than lethal force when situation requires.
• Arrest suspects both with or without a warrant, utilize alternatives to arrest when prudent, and use discretion in dealing with all citizens.
• Transport and process prisoners upon arrest, to court, and to correctional facilities.
• Other Duties - The Patrol Officer is to serve at the will of the Chief of Police to oversee and assure completion of any and all projects and assignments designated by the Chief of Police.

REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen between 21 and 39 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent. Lateral transfers must be law enforcement certified and salary will be based on experience. Must complete all of the Plainfield Metropolitan Police Department recruitment phases successfully and be sworn in as prescribed in the Policy Manual.


The following items must be on file on or before the day of testing:

• Birth Certificate
• Transcript(s) of High School grades
• Transcript(s) of College grades, if applicable
• Certificates pertaining to other schools or classes you may have taken
• DD214, if you served in the Armed Forces
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Valid Driver's License

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of modern principles and practices of law enforcement. Knowledge of all applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, criminal codes, and legal opinions affecting the practice of law enforcement. Knowledge of all known modern patrol and crime prevention techniques. Knowledge of local geography and surrounding areas. Skillful in the use of Defensive Tactics. Skillfully handle all issued equipment such as firearms, portable radios, and police vehicles. Skillfully operate an emergency vehicle. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to follow oral and written instruction. Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

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