Police Officer

DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Police Sergeant, or higher-ranking position depending upon assignment; may provide functional and technical supervision and training if serving as a Field Training Officer; perform a variety of law enforcement activities during and assigned shift including patrol functions, traffic regulation and the enforcement of City, State and Federal laws, codes, ordinances and regulations; respond to and conduct preliminary investigations of crimes, burglaries, thefts, accidents, emergency situations and other disturbances;

respond to calls for service and assistance in the protection of lives and property; identify, apprehend and arrest criminals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Perform a variety of law enforcement activities including patrol functions, traffic regulation and the enforcement of City, State and Federal laws, codes, ordinances and regulations; provide a variety of services to safeguard the lives, property and constitutional rights of City citizens and visitors; respond to citizen complaints.
• Drive patrol vehicle in an assigned area; observe conditions and activities for potential or actual harm to persons or property, disruption of public order or other violations of the law.
• Identify traffic violations and suspicious or criminal activities including misdemeanors and felonies; respond to emergency situations and observed or reported harmful or illegal conditions and activities by conducting investigations or taking appropriate action; conduct follow-up investigations as needed.
• Detect, apprehend, arrest and transport suspected or convicted criminals; enforce traffic laws; prepare and issue tickets for violations; investigate traffic accidents and determine causes; administer drug and alcohol testing as appropriate; arrange for additional emergency and patrol vehicles as necessary.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of crimes, burglaries, thefts, accidents, emergency situations and other disturbances; inspect crime scenes to identify and collect potential and actual evidence.
• Conduct subpoena and warrant services; perform vehicular and pedestrian traffic control at the scene of emergencies or public functions.
• Observe, interview and interrogate victims, witnesses and suspects; search suspects for drugs, weapons and other illegal articles; administer Miranda admonishments; conduct surveillance as required; present evidence and testify in court as requested; provide care for juveniles and adults in custody.
• Respond to a variety of calls from citizens in need of first aid, information and general assistance; provide direction or information to individuals or groups for the purpose of preventing, subduing or alleviating harmful, dangerous or illegal situations; perform traffic and crowd control duties as needed.
• Prepare a variety of detailed and concise police reports related to crimes, investigations, incidents, traffic accidents and assigned activities; maintain records and logs related to daily activities; prepare search warrants and other required documents related to criminal activity as assigned by the position.
• Serve as an informational resource to the public concerning law enforcement activities; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information concerning related services, crimes, laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Conduct periodic security checks of public and business dwellings, and private residences.
• Communicate with other law enforcement agencies, City personnel, the public and various outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns; collaborate with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of various crimes as appropriate.
• Operate and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as law enforcement vehicles, firearms, handcuffs, restraints, batons, flashlights, radars, two-way radios, pepper spray, tasers and sirens.
• Provide first aid, CPR and rescue services at crime scenes, accidents and other emergency situations as needed.
• Attend and participate in various meetings and trainings as assigned; plan and conduct oral presentations at…