Patrol Officer

The Town of Adams is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Patrolman with the Adams Police Department. This position performs general duty police work to protect life and property, preserve public peace and order, enforce federal, state, and local laws, respond to calls for service, and support the safety and well-being of the Adams community.

Reports to the Chief of Police, Shift Supervisor/Officer in Charge, or another superior officer as assigned. The Patrolman works under the general direction of the Chief of Police and subordinate command staff. The position may be responsible for directing or supervising other employees, functions, or activities when assigned or when serving as Officer in Charge. The Patrolman is responsible for performing routine and specialized law enforcement duties, including patrol, emergency response, preliminary and follow-up investigations, traffic enforcement, community assistance, crime prevention, and court-related responsibilities.

The Patrolman must exercise sound judgment, discretion, professionalism, and impartiality while responding to a broad range of emergency and non-emergency situations. Patrols assigned areas during an assigned shift to prevent and detect crime, protect people and property, reduce hazards, and maintain public order.