Patrol Officer, Anderson Police Department

Position: PATROL OFFICER, ANDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT

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City of Anderson Employment Opportunities PATROL OFFICER, ANDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Incumbent serves as Patrol Officer for the Anderson Police Department and is responsible for the enforcement of laws of the state and protection of the residents and their property.

DUTIES

Enforces local, state, and federal laws by implementing effective policy for the prevention and investigation of crimes to protect the lives and property of people.

Regularly drives assigned vehicle to patrol City roads, airport, and other designated areas, ensuring the security of residences and businesses, investigates and reports all suspicious or unlawful activities, and performs necessary actions to ensure the proper enforcement of applicable laws.

Responds to citizens’ calls and complaints of alleged unlawful activity, takes statements from victims and witnesses, and ensures the lawful and periodic forceful arrest of criminal offenders, as required by law.

Participates in the formal investigation of crimes and accidents, as required or assigned.

Maintains the appearance and serviceability of assigned police vehicles and all issued and/or required equipment and supplies. Advises supervisor of any necessary repairs.

Prepares and submits to superiors all required reports and summaries of activities.

Testifies in court as required.

Occasionally attends prescribed in-service and/or training programs for certification in specialized law enforcement areas, as assigned or required.

Assists other Police Departments as required.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK

High school diploma or GED.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of the customary practices, procedures, rules, and regulations of the department to perform standardized patrol operations and take authoritative action as needed including the ability to effect forceful arrests.

Practical knowledge of law enforcement demands and ability to effectively respond to various circumstances while patrolling.

Knowledge of and ability to use all assigned department equipment and weapons.

Knowledge of the standard practices and procedures in administering CPR.

Ability to appropriately receive, maintain, and account for articles received in evidence.

Certification or ability to be certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and ability to meet all departmental hiring and retention requirements, including incumbent not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Ability to effect forceful arrest.

Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position.

Ability to legally operate assigned vehicles.

II. RESPONSIBILITY

Incumbent performs a wide variety of patrol duties according to established departmental policies and police procedures, making independent decisions and taking authoritative actions in response to situational demands. Errors in decision or work may not be readily detected by periodic supervisory review and may lead to loss of life to self, co-workers, or the public, and have adverse effects on department operations, and inconvenience to members of the public.

III.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with substation supervisors, offenders, and individuals detained in the County Jail facility, representatives of other law enforcement departments and agencies, courts, victims of unlawful activities and/or accidents, and members of the general public for a variety of purposes including coordination and direction of police patrol operations, and enforcement of…