Employment

Equal Opportunity

The Batesville Police Department, as reflected in department and city policy, is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with the provisions of federal and state law and regulations regarding non-discrimination requirements. Applications for employment will be accepted from any person who wishes to apply upon forms provided by the department.

Mission

It is the mission of the Batesville Police Department to proactively protect the citizens of Batesville in an ever-changing threat environment while always remaining faithful to the U.S. and State Constitutions, and to promote a high quality of life for the citizens of the City of Batesville by ensuring a peaceful, safe, and secure environment in accordance with the department's principles and values.

The men and women of the Batesville Police Department have been entrusted with a vitally important mission, immense responsibility, and substantial discretionary authority; therefore, it is critical that every member of the department perform their duties professionally and ethically, and consistently adhere to the Batesville Police Department's core values of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork in all situations.

Furthermore, we shall strive to improve the working environment for the department's employees by engaging in open and honest communication, and demonstrating a genuine concern for one another.

-Chief John Scarbrough

Police Officer Job Description

Performs a variety of public safety work providing emergency aid, security and protection to the citizens of the City of Batesville. Work under the direction of their supervisors in the chain of command (Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Chief of Police). Exercises occasional supervision as a senior officer on special or relief duty (supervision is not a normal responsibility of this position).

Minimum Qualifications

Full-time certified Law Enforcement Officer

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess a Highschool Diploma/G.E.D.
Current and valid driver's license
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age by date of hire
No Felony or Domestic Violence convictions
Pre-employment drug test

Primary Responsibilities

On rotating shifts, patrols assigned area to aid in preventing crime and to enforce Federal, State and City laws.
Observes, reports and acts upon conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking buildings, assisting other officers, enforcing traffic, making arrests, transporting prisoners and investigating crime(s).
Using their own judgement, determines the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances and takes necessary or prudent action.
Provides assistance to the public in emergency and non-emergency situations; administers first aid and requests appropriate medical response; performs crisis intervention in sensitive situations and domestic disputes; educates the public on laws and ordinances; assists citizens with complaints and inquiries, and directs them to the appropriate authority.
Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing persons, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc.; takes appropriate law enforcement action.
Prepares a variety of written and oral reports.
Investigates crimes, interviews witnesses, victims and suspects, and provides feedback to the appropriate people concerning case status; collects and documents evidence.
Appears in court, and is available to testify in matters which the officer has knowledge of whether it be criminal or civil.
Maintains proficiency in the use of police equipment.
Prepares and maintains legible, concise and understandable record of activities.
Performs special assignments related to investigation, crime prevention and traffic enforcement.
Performs other duties as assigned.