Police Officer

Open Date:
July 30, 2024

Closing:
Open Until Filled

Pay Range: $57,002
-71, 253 (Depending on Qualifications) DOE

Benefits

Under general supervision, performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities. May be assigned to School Resource Officer, D.A.R.E. Officer, K-9, Surveillance or other special details by the Chief of Police.

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific tasks.

• Works on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents; detects, investigates and arrests persons involved in crimes or misconduct.

• Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action required to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.

• Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances;

• Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, to control vehicular traffic, to prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations, and to otherwise serve and protect.

• Responds to emergency radio calls; investigates incidents such as accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers and abuse of drugs; takes appropriate law enforcement action.

• Arrests violators; investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents; summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; takes measurements and draws diagrams of the scene.

• Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; seeks out and questions victims, witnesses and suspects; develops leads and tips; searches scenes of crimes for clues; analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders; prepares cases for testimony and testifies in court proceedings.

• Prepares a variety of reports and records including officer’s Daily Log, reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol influence reports, breathalyzer check list, bad check form, vehicle impoundment form and traffic hazard report, crime lab requests and monthly recap reports.

• Undertakes community oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention and traffic safety.

• Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone.

• Coordinates activities with other officers or other City departments as needed; exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney, the Court Administrator, and the Municipal Prosecutor’s Office regarding cases, policies and procedures.

• Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provides mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Department activities.

• Submits serious felonies to investigators for follow up and prosecution.

• Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.

• Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operating activities.

• Serves as a member of various employee committees.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment.

• Knowledge of police department policies and procedures, current law enforcement practices, techniques and procedures, and criminal and traffic codes.

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