Police Officer

Description

Under general supervision, patrols an assigned beat and investigates incidents in the enforcement of law and order in the protection of life and property. Work varies requiring individual judgment within prescribed standards and procedures. Patrols an assigned area on foot, on bicycle or automobile operation and after selection and appropriate training potentially operates motorcycle, for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations;

responds to radio, computer and telephone dispatches and appears at scenes of disorder or crime; notes and reports traffic hazards; assists in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies; investigates and prepares reports on offenses, accidents and damages to property; gives directions and information; makes custodial and non-custodial arrests; issues citations; occasionally serves at front service desk; serves warrants and subpoenas;

gives warnings; prepares reports on arrests and property impounded; directs traffic; handles animal problems, inspects to assure property protection; inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment; intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; appears in court as a witness and arresting officer; transports prisoners; performs initial and follow-up investigations of crimes involving adults and juveniles;

investigates complaints; interrogates persons whose actions are suspicious or criminal; issues citations for parking and moving violations; assists fire department and ambulance personnel in rendering first aid; assists in hazardous materials (haz-mat) spills; speaks before school and civic groups as required; serves on stake-outs and on surveillance; impounds and tags evidence; provides general assistance to the public; escorts parades and processions;

trains in basic first aid and CPR; operates a computer and specific software; prepares reports of their own activities as well as investigative and operational reports; rotates through assignments and shifts; performs overtime as required; and performs other duties as assigned.

None.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
• Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)
• Effectively patrol assigned areas deterring and detecting crimes. (Daily)
• Effectively and properly control crime, traffic or emergency scenes. (Daily)
• Conduct investigations properly and effectively. (Daily)
• Effectively communicates both verbally and in written form. (Daily)
• Physically perform the duties of a police officer. (Daily)
• Perform all duties under scrutiny and pressure. (Daily)
• Present a professional attitude and demeanor. (Daily)
• Professionally and logically work to solve problems. (Daily)
• Participate in scheduled and self-training in law enforcement, first aid and EMS. (Daily)
• Effectively maintain peace and order in assigned areas. (Daily)
• Effectively and properly interrogate suspects and prisoners. (Daily)
• Maintain and apply knowledge of current departmental policies, procedures, rules, instruction, laws, regulations and police literature. (Daily)
• Maintain and apply knowledge of safe and proper use of firearms and weapons. (Daily)
• Maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity at all times when handling confidential information. (Daily)

• Work Type:
  Heavy, exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20lbs of force constantly to move objects or persons
• Climbing/Balancing:
  Climb inclines and ladders, uneven surfaces, balance required
• Walking:
  Moderate amount required
• Stooping/Bending:
  Frequently
• Stand/Sit:
  Sit about 50 percent of the time
• Reaching:
  Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal
• Vision: 20/100 correctable to 20/20, with contact lenses no upper acuity limit correctable to 20/20
• Color Vision:
  Ability to distinguish colors
• Hearing:
  Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear
• Speech:
  Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
  Frequently operates motor vehicles or bicycles requiring moderate ability
• Manual Dexterity:
  Frequently operates motor vehicles or bicycles requiring moderate ability

• Inside/Outside:
  Adverse conditions possible
• Cold/Heat:
  Adverse conditions possible
• Wet/Dry:
  Adverse conditions possible
• Noise/Vibrations:
  Minimal exposure
• Hazards:
  Physical confrontation, emergency response driving, traffic control, operation of firearms and foot pursuit
• Fumes/Dust/Odors:
  Moderate exposure
• Infectious Disease:
  High exposure

• Ability to read and comprehend written material.
• Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions.
• Ability to think logically and quickly during an emergency.
• Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.
• Ability to organize information and…