Police Officer Lateral

Perform professional law enforcement and crime prevention work involved in the protection of life and property enforcing State, Federal, Municipal laws and regulations. Work is performed in accordance with departmental and City rules and regulations, and patrol officers receive assignments and instructions from officers of higher rank. Assignments include uniformed patrol, traffic control, technical and staff service, administration, special support team activities, and investigative work.

Work requires exercise of initiative and independent judgment in routine and emergency situations involving exposure to potential injury or loss of life. Work methods and results are evaluated by superior officers through personal inspections, review of reports, and discussions. Work is subject to rotating shift assignments, irregular hours, holiday assignments, and on-call status.

The minimum age requi

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

• Operates an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, or water craft to perform patrol assignments on an assigned shift.
• Responds to calls of service and appears at scenes of disorder, emergencies, and crime.
• Conducts property checks on businesses and homes for burglary and other criminal activities.
• Stops and questions suspicious persons. Assists with a variety of emergencies.
• Prepares reports