Police Officer

Overview

Under the supervision of the Section Commander (Lieutenant) and/or designated supervisor, the police officer performs duties in the protection of life and property and the preservation of order in Andover. The employee in this position must accept the responsibility to support and promote this organization’s mission and comply with its directives. Patrol duties include enforcing traffic laws, investigating crimes and accidents, and providing public assistance.

The employee will be required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency conditions. This work involves an element of personal danger. The Police Officer shall be in a uniformed position and shall perform the duties of a Patrol Officer or School Resource Officer (SRO). The employee is expected to acquire the necessary information and skills to perform the job within acceptable standards after six months in this position.

Employee will be required to demonstrate competency and proficiency in this position within one year of employment.

Starting Pay is $50,232 annually for no experience. Pay is determined based on prior experience. Experience credit is given for honorable military service and other relevant experience including but not limited to detention centers, correctional facilities, and security positions when considering pay.

• Enforces all federal, state and local laws, including citing and/or arresting law violators.
• Patrols business districts and residential neighborhoods, and responds to calls for service, to deter and detect crime, protect individuals and/or property, and provide a quality law enforcement service.
• Conducts traffic enforcement measures, including vehicle stops, issuing citations/warnings, directing traffic as needed, and working motor vehicle accidents.
• Investigates complaints and/or criminal offenses, follows up on pending reports and cases, and processes crime scenes to include searching, identifying, preserving and collecting evidence.
• Documents criminal and non-criminal incidents through the preparation and submission of detailed written reports, and appears in court to provide testimony as a witness and/or arresting officer.
• Responds to, intervenes, and investigates reports of crime, domestic disputes, suspicious activities, civil issues and animal complaints, as well as conducting interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects.
• When not responding to calls for service, uses time efficiently by self-initiating work on priorities identified by supervisory personnel.
• Provides advice on laws, ordinances, and general information to the public.
• Behaves in a manner that supports the Police Officer’s Code of Ethics and is accountable for the efficient and acceptable performance of duties and responsibilities.
• When assigned as a School Resource Officer (SRO), serves as a link between the Police Department and the School District, works with school administration and staff; maintains peace in the schools and fosters learning by creating a safe environment; acts as an advisor to students, parents and faculty; provides education and guidance about the law, law enforcement and youth-related programs/issues; and performs security functions at school/community events as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

• General knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment; applicable laws and department rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the geography of Andover’s City limits (streets, alleys, buildings, businesses).
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions, including handling citizen complaints, civil disputes, victim trauma, finding evidence for conviction of a crime and locating witnesses; decisions may include issuing warnings or citations, making arrests, or using force when necessary.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, City officials, related agencies and the general public.
• Ability to accurately recall, document and share information through written and verbal communications.
• Ability to operate communications equipment, police weapons,…