Office of Human Resource Director Phone: 208) 735-7268 P.O. Box 1907 103 Main Ave East Twin Falls, ID 83303-1907 Fax: (208) 736-2296 POLICE APPLICATION PROCEDURES The City of Twin Falls will be conducting an open recruitment for Police Officer. This testing will be conducted to establish a pool of qualified applicants from which vacancies will be filled. Please review the attached information and, if interested, submit the following items to the Human Resources Office: 1. City of Twin Falls Application for Employment; 2. A signed Hold Harmless Agreement and Drug Usage Disclaimer; 3. $20.00 Testing Fee for the Personnel Evaluation Profile; 4. Personal résumé including a complete history of your education, work experience and special training. QUALIFICATIONS APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND A U.S. CITIZEN. Position requires high school graduation or equivalency; valid driver s license; good written and oral communication skills; good reading comprehension skills; emotional intelligence; problem solving; and that ability to successfully complete testing requirements. Police officers must have the ability to function on a day-to-day basis without close supervision or assistance. The department is looking for officer candidates who are community minded with a service orientation. THE SELECTION PROCESS CONSISTS OF: Physical Agility Test Oral Interview Board Polygraph Fingerprint Complete Background Investigation Command Staff Interview Psychological Testing Medical Exam and Drug Screen Applicants may be eliminated during any phase of the testing process.
THE TWIN FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT The Twin Falls Police Department provides service to the citizens within the city limits of Twin Falls, and a few outlying areas that the City maintains such as Shoshone Falls Park, Dierkes Lake, and the Airport terminal area. The Department consists of Uniform, Investigation and Administrative Services Divisions committed to a philosophy of community policing and problem solving and are working towards that objective. Mission Statement: The mission of the Twin Falls Police Department is to provide excellent service, professional law enforcement and effective crime prevention for a safe community. VALUES The values of the TFPD are the foundation of the organization, representing the principles from which every policy and procedure is derived and permeating every facet of the department s operation. The ability to articulate these values, as well as each member s personal commitment to them, contributes to the overall success of the organization as well as individual employees. Because we are proud of our chosen profession, department, city and work, the values to which we subscribe can be articulated in an acronym known as PRIDE, which stands for Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dignity and Excellence. THE POSITION POLICE OFFICER The officers assigned to the Patrol Unit are dedicated towards working in partnership with the members of our community in anticipating and preventing problems and to improving the quality of life for our city's residents and visitors. Working under the supervision of a Sergeant all new officers are assigned to a Field Training Officer for their first 16 weeks. The Patrol Unit of the Twin Falls Police Department is responsible for providing the citizens of the City of Twin Falls with the highest level of professional police service and protection. The officer patrols assigned areas using a patrol car, a motorcycle, or on foot; responds to calls for service; initiates police action when appropriate; investigates crimes in progress; mediates disputes; renders aid to the sick, injured, and those desiring assistance; and performs other tasks as required.
BI-WEEKLY SALARY AND HOURLY EQUIVALENTS The Twin Falls Police Department will allow lateral placement up to a PO III. Years of service are granted for completed years, no credit is given for partial years of service. To be eligible for the lateral program you must be a sworn law enforcement officer whose primary duty is to perform patrol and/or detective functions with a public agency. No credit will be given for corrections, military policing, or private contract work. Rank/Title 84 hours biweekly Cert. Hourly Police Officer V 8 Yrs Adv. $ 29.12 Police Officer IV - 8 Yrs $ 27.39 Police Officer III - 5 yrs Adv. $ 27.23 Lateral Entry 5+ Yrs Interm. $ 26.42 Police Office II - 2 yrs Adv. $ 23.11 Lateral Entry 2-4 Yrs Interm. $ 22.66 Police Officer I $ 20.87 Lateral Entry 1-2 Yrs Police Officer Probation $ 19.50 Police Officer Recruit $ 18.50 GENERAL SHIFT INFORMATION The Uniform Patrol Officer works a 12-hour rotating shift (0600-1800 or 1800-0600); including days, nights, weekends and holidays. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Long Week On On On On On Short Week On On Each officer is assigned to one of four squads. All new City employees serve a 12-month introductory period. Terms and conditions of employment can be changed depending upon cost, funding, and overall policy direction. If you have any questions regarding the enclosed information, please contact the Human Resources Office at (208) 735-7268.
BENEFITS The current benefit package consists of: Uniform, weapon, and leather gear. Medical insurance through SelectHealth (subject to the provision of the Wellness Program) is provided for the employee and his/her family, effective the first of the month following approximately 60 days of employment. Medical insurance bi-weekly co-payments are as follows: Employee: $13.09 Employee + Spouse: $77.30 Family: $108.75 Dental Insurance is offered through Delta Dental or Willamette Dental, and is effective the same day as the health insurance. A small co-pay for dependent coverage is available at the employee s option and expense. Dental insurance bi-weekly co-payments are as follows: Employee: $0.00 / $.23 Employee + Spouse: $18.21 / $18.78 Family: $35.44 /$36.28 Life Insurance with coverage in the amount of $25,000 for the employee is provided at no cost. The employee may purchase additional coverage, should they so desire. Long-term disability insurance. Retirement plan through PERSI (Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho) that is based on a cost-sharing participation. Currently police/fire members are required to contribute 8.36% of their monthly income to this plan. Sick and Vacation Leave. Holiday Hours are added to vacation leave balance.
SUMMARY OF POLICE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST Physical Agility Candidates who participate in the physical performance test will be required to complete the Idaho Police Officer Physical Fitness Test Battery (PFTB). The battery is comprised of five tests: 1. Vertical Jump 2. Sit-Ups (one minute) 3. Maximum Push-Ups 4. 300-Meter Run 5. 1.5-Mile Run/Walk Each of the five PFTB tests measures a different component of physical fitness, each of which is a determinant of an officer's ability to perform essential job tasks. To pass the PFTB, a participant must score a minimum of 10 points on each of the five PFTB tests. Performance below the level required for 10 points in any event is substandard and results in failure of the PFTB. Twenty points is the maximum possible for each test, a total of 100 being the highest possible PFTB score. Fitness Category POINTS Vert. Jump (inches) 1-Min. Situps (reps.) Pushups (reps.) 300 Meter (seconds) 1.5 Mile (Min:sec) 20 21.5+ 55+ 62+ 48-9:57- Excellent 19 20.5-21.0 51-54 56-61 49-51 9:58-10:50 18 19.5-20.0 47-50 50-55 52-54 10:51-11:43 Good 17 18.5-19.0 43-46 44-49 55-57 11:44-12:36 16 17.5-18.0 39-42 38-43 58-59 12:37-13.29 Average 15 16.5-17.0 35-38 32-37 60-62 13:30-14:20 14 16.0 31-34 30-31 63-65 14:21-14:56 13 15.5 27-30 28-29 66-68 14:57-15:32 Below Ave. 12 15.0 23-26 26-27 69-71 15:33-16:08 11 14.5 19-22 23-25 72-74 16:09-16:43 Poor 10 14.0 15-18 21-22 75-77 16:44-17:17 Substandard 0 <14.0 <15 <21 >77 >17:17 TYPE OF CLOTHING AND SHOES SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE APPLICANT.
IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A POSITION WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE A PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION AS A PART OF THE SELECTION PROCESS. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT. RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That I,, as a participant in the City of Twin Falls Police Department's physical performance test, hereby acknowledge for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, release and hold harmless the City of Twin Falls, Idaho, and all agents, representatives, assigns and successors of and from any and all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen bodily and personal injuries, illness or death, and property damage and the consequences thereof resulting or to result from the participation in the physical performance test. It is understood that the test is rigorous and involves physical strains and I, the undersigned applicant, hereby agree to take said test under these conditions. That this release contains the entire agreement between the party hereto, and the terms of this release are contractual and not a mere recital. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVE READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND IT. Dated this day of, 2017. Signature of Applicant
City of Twin Falls ILETS Access Criterion & Drug Usage Disclaimer Due to the nature of the various positions within the City of Twin Falls, liability exposure, and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) entrance requirements, the City of Twin Falls has adopted the following screening standards. Individuals applying for a position within the Communication Center or the Police Department shall be eliminated from further application procedures if any of the following are true: Any felony arrest, which would result in disqualification from certification by Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training or the Idaho Public Safety and Security Information System regulations. Any applicant who has legally or illegally used Marijuana within the 3 year period immediately preceding application for employment. Any applicant who is a current user or seller of illegal controlled substances. Any applicant who has, on any occasion, illegally manufactured or delivered a controlled substance, as defined by Section 37-2701, Idaho Code. Any applicant who has, used or possessed within the 5 year period immediately preceding application for employment: LSD, PCP, Heroin, Methamphetamine, Cocaine or designer drugs (e.g. ecstasy, synthetic cathinones or the chemical derivatives and synthetic equivalents, etc.); if use was prior to 5 years preceding application for employment the following factors will be considered: o Frequency of use; quantity of drugs involved and the type of drug. Any applicant who has illegally used or possessed within the 3 year period immediately preceding application for employment: inhalants (huffing), anabolic steroids, hallucinogens (psilocybin mushrooms), or synthetic cannabinoids (e.g. spice, K2, etc.): Any person who has illegally used any controlled or prescribed substances within the five (5) calendar years prior to the date of application. Any person who has used any illegal drug while employed in any law enforcement or prosecutorial agency or while employed in a position which carries a high level of responsibility or public trust. Any person who has pled guilty or been found guilty of driving while under the influence of intoxicants within five (5) calendar years prior to the date of application, without regard to the form of judgment or withheld judgment. Individuals applying for a position in the Communications Center or the Police Department may be eliminated from further application procedures if any of the following are true: Applicant has had more than five (5) traffic citations within the previous three (3) years. Any person who has pled guilty or been found guilty of a misdemeanor, without regard to the form of judgment or withheld judgment. Any applicant who has been convicted of any misdemeanor sex crime or a crime of deceit. I attest that I meet the standards and requirements listed above. Signature of Applicant Printed Name Date
CITY OF TWIN FALLS, IDAHO Application for Employment A Drug Free Workplace www.tfid.org hr@tfid.org PERSONAL INFORMATION Human Resources Dept. 103 Main Ave. E. P.O. Box 1907 Twin Falls, ID 83303 Phone: (208) 735-7268 FAX: (208) 736-2296 NAME Last First Middle Position applying for ADDRESS No. Street City State Zip Code e-mail address May we use this address to contact you? PHONE # Yes No Home Work Cellular Please indicate preferred contact number by checking the box. Are you over 18 years of age? Yes No If hired, can you provide proof of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States? Yes No (Federal law requires proof of identity and employment authorization for all new employees.) For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles: Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No License # Type of License Operator Commercial (please indicate what class) Please list any endorsements you have for a commercial license Do you have any immediate relatives working for us? Yes No (Relative shall mean any person related by blood or marriage who is a spouse, grandparent, parent, child, brother or sister.) If yes: Name Relationship Department Have you ever been convicted of or plead guilty to a felony or a misdemeanor (without regard to the form of judgment or withheld judgment)? Yes No (Answering yes may not necessarily disqualify an applicant.) If yes, please explain. NOTICE The City of Twin Falls is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin or disability where the person is able to perform the essential functions of the position.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Do you have a high school diploma or Name and location of school awarding Equivalent? (GED) yes no diploma or GED Special Training or Education beyond High School Name of School/Location Major Course Credit Hrs. Completed Type of Degree/Date Received EMPLOYMENT HISTORY List the last 10 years work experience beginning with most recent; attach an additional sheet if necessary. Supplemental information may be submitted by attaching a resumé but may not be substituted for this section. Name of Employer Position Address City State Zip Phone ( ) - Name and Title of Supervisor Dates Employed From To May we contact? Yes No Was employment full-time part-time Reason for leaving Brief description of duties Name of Employer Position Address City State Zip Phone ( ) - Name and Title of Supervisor Dates Employed From To May we contact? Yes No Was employment full-time part-time Reason for leaving Brief description of duties Name of Employer Position Address City State Zip Phone ( ) - Name and Title of Supervisor Dates Employed From To May we contact? Yes No Was employment full-time part-time Reason for leaving Brief description of duties
Name of Employer Position Address City State Zip Phone ( ) - Name and Title of Supervisor Dates Employed From To May we contact? Yes No Was employment full-time part-time Reason for leaving Brief description of duties Name of Employer Position Address City State Zip Phone ( ) - Name and Title of Supervisor Dates Employed From May we contact? Yes No Was employment full-time part-time Reason for leaving To Brief description of duties COMMENTS List any comments or qualifying statements you care to make. REFERENCES List persons known, but not related, to you for at least three years. 1. 2. 3. Name Business/Personal Phone Number Relationship
APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION Please read carefully before signing. If you have any questions regarding the following statements, please ask for assistance. 1. A copy of the job announcement relevant to the position applied for was provided. 2. I understand that it is my responsibility to request any necessary accommodation that I may require during the application, interviewing or testing process, if applicable. A request must be made in writing to the Human Resources Department. 3. I understand that employees in safety sensitive positions are required to test free of drugs as a condition of employment. I understand, further, that failure to do so will be grounds for disqualification. 4. I understand that any material misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a fact in my application may be justification for refusal of employment, or if employed, termination from employment. 5. I authorize any prior employers, schools, or other persons to provide information regarding my employment, education, character, and qualifications. 6. I understand the City of Twin Falls is an at-will employer. Further, I understand and agree that, if hired, no one has the authority to promise permanent employment or employment for a definite period of time and this employment application does not constitute an employment contract. Signature of Applicant Date
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(Reference Idaho Code, title 65, Chapter 5, and 5 U.S.C. Section 2108) VETERAN S PREFERENCE The City of Twin Falls will afford a preference to employment of veterans. In the event of equal qualifications and experience between candidates for an available position, a veteran who qualifies will be preferred. If claiming veteran s preference, please complete this form and attach a copy of the veteran s DD214. The term active duty means full time duty in the Armed Forces, other than active duty for training. Part 1. Preference Eligible Veterans I served on active duty at any time from December 7, 1941 and ending July 1, 1955. I served on active duty for 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976. I served on active duty at any time from August 2, 1990 and ending on January 2, 1992. I served on active duty for a period of more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending when prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last date of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I have been awarded an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). All AFEM recipients, whether listed here or not, qualify for veteran s preference and must be shown on your DD Form 214. Examples of some of the most common campaign medals are: Vietnam (Service Medal), El Salvador, Lebanon, Granada, Panama, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Southwest Asia (Persian Gulf), Somalia, and Haiti. (Award of the National Defense Service medal alone does NOT qualify). For a listing of Wars, Campaigns, and Expeditions of the Armed Forces which qualify for veteran s preference, go to: www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vgmedal2.htm. I have a service connected disability of 10% or more. I am the spouse of an eligible disabled veteran, who has a service connected disability. I am the widow or widower of an eligible veteran and have remained unmarried. I do not meet any of the selections above, but I served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States for a period of more than (180) consecutive days and was honorably discharged. Part 2. Documentation & Signature By my signature, I certify that all statements on this form are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should an investigation disclose inaccurate or misleading answers, my application may be rejected and my name removed from consideration for employment with the City of Twin Falls. I have never received veteran s preference by any State of Idaho agency. (If you have received an initial appointment, claiming veteran s preference, you are not eligible for preference.) I have attached a copy of my DD 214. Veteran s preference will not be considered without this document. Name (Please print) Signature Date
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RECRUITMENT RECORD (Optional) The City of Twin Falls monitors recruitment and selection programs in order to assure equal employment opportunity under our Affirmative Action Plan. We would appreciate your cooperation by voluntarily completing the information requested below. This information is for statistical use and will be kept separate from your application form and will be used only for affirmative action purposes. Check the one racial/ethnic group which you consider yourself: African American Asian or Pacific Islander American Indian or Alaskan Native Hispanic (or Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central/South American, or other Spanish origin) Caucasian Check those which apply to you: Male Female Person with disability Veteran** Over 40 years old ** Per Idaho Code, Title 65, Chapter 5, the City of Twin Falls will afford a preference to employment of veterans. In the event of equal qualifications and experience between candidates for an available position, a veteran who qualifies will be preferred. If claiming veteran s preference, please complete the reverse and attach a copy of the veteran s DD 214 to the application for employment. Position for which you are applying: It is the policy of the City of Twin Falls to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions and privileges of employment for all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons. If you have questions regarding your treatment by the City of Twin Falls in this application process, please contact the Human Resource Director. PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE