Patrol Officer: Protect & Serve Impact

POLICE OFFICER

Department:
Police Department

Immediate Supervisor:
Chief of Police

Positions Supervised:
None

Step Classification:
Hourly – M $32.88 – $53.94

(Estimated Annual $68,390 – $112,195)

Eligible for overtime

Terms:

Permanent Full Time Position

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required. Must possess or obtain a valid Alaska driver’s license. Minimum age of 21 is required. Must be a US Citizen or have resident status. Must pass and maintain current Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) certification requirements as a law enforcement officer. The officer will be required to qualify and carry a firearm. The candidate will be required to pass pre-employment drug test and agree to a complete background check.

May be required to pass a polygraph, psychological screening and medical exam.

Physical abilities required:
Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Sensory requirements:
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, visual perception and oral communication abilities are required.

Human interaction:
Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Functional Reasoning:
Requires ability to apply principles or rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning:
Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in critical and/or unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.

Responsibilities:

Patrol Officers are responsible for protecting life and property, to respond to the needs of the general public, to deter criminal activity within the community, to enforce all Borough statutes, ordinances and the laws and regulations of the State. To perform investigations, special details and specific assignments within the Borough. The Officer is to maintain current field and code manuals, policies and procedures, employee handbooks, various maps and related materials for reference and/or review.

The Officer is required to present a well-groomed personal appearance at all times and wear the assigned Borough uniform while on duty. The Officer is responsible for all reports, documents and evidence that are forwarded to the District Attorney for any case that he/she is the investigating officer. The Officer is responsible for all interviews and statements taken from victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants, processes crime scenes and gathers, prepares and submits evidence to the crime lab.

Performs functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and managing dangerous situations. Interacts with emergency medical technicians (EMT) team. Administers field sobriety tests, identifies wanted persons/vehicles, assist stranded motorists and ensures roadways are clear of obstacles and hazards.

Duties and Tasks Preformed:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

· Maintains visibility by patrolling assigned area, Borough roads, parks, neighborhoods and businesses to ensure security and makes observations for prowlers, vagrants, suspicious persons and violators.

· Performs surveillance of various locations and of criminal suspects, collects and reviews data,…