Job Information
City of South Burlington Police Officer in So Burlington, Vermont
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180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT \| (802) 846-4107 \| WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV
JOB DESCRIPTION
LAST UPDATED 5/24/2023
Job Title Police Officer / Corporal
Reports To Police Sergeant
Classification Non-Exempt, Union, Full-Time
Salary Sworn Officer Pay Scale
Direct Reports None
Class Spec/EEO-4 OFFICER, CORPL / 9 Service Workers
Job Summary
This non-supervisory position is a highly visible field-based position responsible for public
safety within the City of South Burlington. Included in this responsibility are the
enforcement of laws and ordinances, public safety, control of non-criminal conduct, and the
provision of services to the community. Police services are provided to the City of South
Burlington 24 hours a day.
Essential Functions
Majority of duties, but not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned as necessary.
1. Work varying shifts, generally 8, 9, 10, or 12 hours in length. Overtime beyond these
time frames may be required, including on scheduled days off.
2. Take necessary police action to ensure public safety, including the use of force.
3. Patrol the City of South Burlington in a car, on a motorcycle, or on foot to prevent
and discover the commission of crime, enforce State and local laws and ordinances,
respond to calls for service and emergency situations, and interact with the
community.
4. Operate equipment including vehicles, trailers, and scales, measuring devices, and
other investigative tools.
5. Objectively review information and secure evidence in connection with crimes;
arrests persons alleged to have committed crimes; search for and preserve evidence;
interview suspects, prisoners, complainants, and witnesses; respond to and
investigate traffic crashes. Appear in court to testify and present evidence.
6. Interact with community members firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for
the rights of others.
180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT \| (802) 846-4107 \| WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV
7. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine the proper course of
action.
8. Use technology including computers, cameras, measurement tools, and traffic
measuring devices as part of job.
9. Respond to emergency situations.
10. Use computer systems to enter and track activity.
11. Investigate juvenile complaints.
12. Work with other divisions within the South Burlington Police Department and with
outside partners including neighboring police agencies, City departments, fire
services, mental health services, community justice centers, and others to solve
problems of crime, disorder, and other disputes.
13. Possible assignment temporarily or long-term to the Bureau of Criminal
Investigations (including CUSI or other SIU), Traffic Safety, Youth Services, Canine
Unit, or other specialized positions.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Ability to speak and write English fluently.
3. High school diploma/GED or higher.
4. Ability to complete and maintain Level III training and certification as outlined by
the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council and Field Training and Evaluation
Program.
5. Successful completion of psychological examination and physical fitness test at the
50th percentile (1.5 mile run and 500-meter row sprint).
6. Possession of a valid drivers license.
7. Completion of a physical examination by Department-appointed physician upon
acceptance of a conditional offer of employment.
8. Must be able to pass a pre-employment background test, including a polygraph.
Areas of great focus include criminal acts, motor vehicle offen ses, drug use and
history, excessive alcohol abuse, relationship issues, and other measures of an
officers moral compass and compliance with laws, regulations, and structure.
Knowledge & Experience
1. Working knowledge of law enforcement equipment and Vermont and South
Burlington laws and ordinance.
2. Ability to enforce the law impartially and to make sound judgments under stressful
conditions.
3. Ability to prepare detailed reports and records and to follow general or detailed
instructions.
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