Police Officer

Requisition Code: POLOFF
Classification: Hourly
Reports To: Police Chief
Date: September 2, 2025

The Police Officer is responsible for the efficient performance of his/her duties in conformance with the rules, regulations, and policies contained in this job description.

An officer's duties shall consist of, but are not necessarily limited to, several general police responsibilities necessary to the stability and safety of his community. Responsibilities are:

• Exercise authority consistent with the obligations imposed by oath of office and be accountable to his superior officers, promptly obeying legitimate orders.
• Coordinate efforts with those of other members of the Department so that their teamwork may ensure continuity of purpose and maximum achievement of police objectives.
• Communicate to his superiors and to fellow officers all information he may obtain which is pertinent to the achievement of police objectives.
• Respond punctually to all assignments.
• Acquire and record information concerning events that have taken place since last tour of duty.
• Maintain weapons and equipment in a functional, presentable condition.
• Record activity during his tour of duty in the manner prescribed by his superiors. Complete detailed reports on all crimes, vehicle accidents and other incidents requiring police attention. In cases where an arrest is made, an arrest report is submitted along with the required crime reports. When property is recovered or additional information is discovered pertaining to a previously investigated offense, the officer completes an investigation report.
• Assist citizens requesting service, assistance, or information, and courteously explain any instance where jurisdiction does not lie with the Police Department and suggest other procedures to be followed.
• Be alert to the development of conditions tending to cause crime, take preventive action to correct such conditions, and inform superiors as soon as the situation permits.
• Be accountable for the securing, receipting, and proper transporting of all evidence and property coming into custody.
• Identify criminal offenders and criminal activity and, where appropriate, apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings.
• Conduct a thorough investigation of all offenses and incidents within area of assignment and scope of activity. He shall collect evidence and record data which will aid in identification, apprehension, and prosecution of offenders and the recovery of property.
• Patrol an assigned area for general purposes of crime prevention and law enforcement. Pay special attention to any conditions conducive to crime or indicative of criminal activity. Patrol includes apprehending persons violating the law or wanted by the police; public assembly checks
  · building security checks
  · observation and interrogation of suspicious persons; issuing traffic citations; locating fires; reporting streetlight and traffic signals out of order; street hazards and any conditions that endanger public safety; checks of schools, parks, and playgrounds; responding to any public emergency.
• Respond to situations brought to attention while during routine patrol or assigned by radio. Render first aid to persons who are seriously ill or injured. Assist persons needing police services.
• Answer questions asked by the general public, counsel juveniles and adults when necessary and refer them to persons or agencies where they can obtain further assistance.
• Preserve the peace at public gatherings, neighborhood disputes and family quarrels.
• Serve or deliver warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other official papers promptly and accurately, when so directed by a superior officer.
• Confer with court prosecutors and testify in court.
• If assigned to operate a motor vehicle, see that it is well maintained mechanically and that it is kept clean both inside and out. Inspect the vehicle at the beginning of the tour of duty for any defects or missing equipment. Immediately report all defects and damage sustained to the vehicle to the proper authority and complete all reports and forms required by current procedures.
  
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