Patrol Officer

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property. Incumbents in this position may be assigned specialized duties associated with the department's patrol, crime prevention, criminal investigation, traffic, School Resource Officer, training, warrants, and accreditation functions.

• Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations and to provide assistance as needed; monitors commercial and residential areas for signs of criminal activity.
• Enforces traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations and warnings; inspects roadways, bridges, and traffic signal and signs to identify and report hazardous conditions.
• Performs business and residential security checks; checks doors, windows, gates and fences; reports unsecured property.
• Responds to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service requests, stranded motorists, and others.
• Conducts investigations into traffic accidents and criminal incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes; conducts narcotics investigations as assigned.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives; subpoenas witnesses.
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
• Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, events, and school crossings.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Prepares arrest and search warrants, complaints, and affidavits; serves criminal and court‑related paperwork.
• Provides services to local schools as a School Resource Officer.
• Coordinates and provides training to department personnel; maintains department training records.
• Assists with department accreditation activities; maintains related records.
• Officers may be assigned to positions within the department that require them to; respond to crime scenes and assume command and responsibility of said crime scenes throughout the duration of the investigation; gather and maintain intelligence and conduct undercover operations; maintain an on‑call status of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year, including all holidays;
  
  be responsible for an assigned case load requiring the need to effectively conduct multiple criminal investigations simultaneously.
• Performs related duties.

• Associate's Degree (or 60 semester hours of college credit) from an accredited college or university or three years of consecutive law enforcement experience or four years’ active military service or any combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic accident and criminal investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices and techniques.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
• Skill in operating radio, surveillance and communications equipment.
• Skill in operating radar equipment.
• Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.
• Skill in oral and written communication.