Police Officer

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Performs general police duties, processes, and operations for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of federal and state laws as well as municipal ordinances. Works special police assignments as required. Additional duties and responsibilities if assigned as the School Resource Officer.

• Responds to radio dispatched calls for service according to the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG’s).
• Observes, analyzes and evaluates situations to determine appropriate action according to the SOG’s.
• Monitors and directs traffic and crowd control activities and intervenes as necessary to preserve the peace.
• Arrests, detains and apprehends a variety of suspects by use of necessary physical means.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of crimes and traffic incidents, interviews witnesses, collects and preserves evidence.
• Performs prolonged walking or standing or standing while patrolling on foot.
• Pursues suspects on foot involving running, climbing, jumping and maneuvering under, over and around obstacles.
• Cares for injured and administers basic emergency medical aid.
• Reads, interprets and enforces federal and state laws as well as municipal ordinances.
• Operates police department vehicles and equipment including automobiles, vans and trucks as well as other specialized equipment such as mobile computer terminals.
• Prepares and presents clear and accurate written and oral reports either handwritten or computer generated.
• Participates in in-service training.
• Testifies in court when required.
• Administers breathalyzer tests on suspected intoxicated persons in compliance with statutes and ordinances.
• Observes, retains and recalls people, places and situations in detail.
• Applies community-oriented policing techniques regarding dispute mediation, conflict resolution, analysis of neighborhood problems, behavior management and crime prevention.
• Performs self-initiated activities such as traffic stops and citizen contacts in accordance with department goals.
• Performs related work as assigned by the unit supervisor or Police Chief.

• Identifies and reports maintenance needs of assigned equipment.
• Conducts police, safety and drug education programs requiring personal presentations to various groups, schools, radio and television audiences.
• Provides training to other law enforcement officers.
• Performs duties requiring covert activities.
• Operates police cars and other equipment such as radar detection devices, video equipment, copiers, identi-kit, etc.
• Demonstrates creativity regarding police related problems.
• Initiates citizen contact using community-oriented philosophy.

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment.
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions.
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state.
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance.
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory.
• Ability to concentrate.
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms.
• Demonstrate caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety.

Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.

Must be Class A POST certified peace officer or possess a Missouri Class B certification as a peace officer plus at least two years of full-time law enforcement experience within the last 5 years.

Law enforcement experience and/or education preferred, but not required.

• Knowledge of principles relating to behavioral science; report writing methods; communication techniques; and equipment involved in police work.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Knowledge of community oriented policing techniques.
• Ability to memorize, retain, and recall information.
• Follow oral and written instructions including interpreting and…