Police Officer

Police Officer DEFINITION

The Town of Ross Police Officer is a California Peace Officer and a first responder responsible for providing safety and security for the residents, businesses, and visitors of the Town. Under general supervision of the on-duty Police Sergeant, the Officer will perform a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property through the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and ordinances.

The Officer will conduct criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression; prepares cases and provides courtroom testimony; provides information and assistance to the public in areas such as patrol, traffic. The Police Department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year and Officers are scheduled to work a shift and respond to emergency and service-oriented calls from the public.

The Ross Police Officer will discharge his or her duties in a fair, equitable manner, respecting the dignity of life and honoring diversity and abilities. The Town Police Officer engages with the community by participating in community-oriented policing and problem solving.

General supervision is provided by the Police Sergeant.

The duties described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential job functions. Additional duties may be performed as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

• Patrols an assigned area in a radio car, on a bicycle or on foot to observe and report suspicious activities or hazardous conditions for the prevention and detection of crime; arrests law violators in accordance with applicable statutory and case laws.
• Answers routine and emergency calls for protection of life and property and the enforcement of City, County, State and Federal laws, codes, and ordinances.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, deaths, and disturbances; collects, preserves, and presents evidence using accepted and trained scientific identification techniques; interviews, questions and/or takes statements from victims, witnesses and suspects and completes investigative reports.
• Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at emergency or congested places, stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws and issues citations or warnings as appropriate.
• Appears in court to present evidence and testimony in connection with criminal prosecution and/or civil cases; may serve writs, warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents, as necessary.
• Provides information and direction to the public; assists in developing community policing strategies; maintains effective public relations and makes public service appearances.
• Provides emergency first aid and/or assistance to injured or incapacitated persons and requests additional emergency medical services, as necessary.
• Searches, guards, transports, and assists in the booking and custodial care of prisoners.
• Handles missing person cases; takes custody of runaway or delinquent juveniles; investigates child welfare cases involving potential mental, physical, or sexual abuse.
• Assists with emergency or planned events, including natural disasters, fires, parades, and crowd control; participates in special details and assignments.
• Directs, instructs, and may supervise Officers in training; conducts in-service and/or briefing training.

• Modern police methods and procedures.
• Statutory and case laws and ordinances related to evidence, search, and seizure.
• Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Local geography, demographics, and community concerns and/or issues.
• Community Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving.
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