City of Lamar

job opening: police officer (full-time)

non-exempt position. Under limited supervision, provides public safety to the city’s residents.

salary range: $50,856 to $60,445 based on 2,184 hours per year

Final date to receive applications: position open until filled

class title: police officer

accountable to: police sergeant

primary objective of position: under limited supervision, provides public safety to the city’s residents.

essential functions, as defined under the americans with disabilities act, may include the following representative duties. This description is not exhaustive, and the city of lamar may assign additional duties as required. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with applicable law. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

patrols the city’s streets; responds to calls for service; conducts investigations to solve crimes and enforces traffic laws and regulations; gathers evidence at crime scenes; detects, preserves and packages evidence for court cases; patrols school zones searching for violators and potential problem situations; patrols hallways; conducts meetings with school officials; talks to students and provides mentoring; conducts presentations of crime and drug prevention;

investigates violations or complaints by school staff or students; responds to radio 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; checks businesses; gives directions and information; makes arrests; issues citations; serves warrants and subpoenas;

prepares reports on arrests and property impounded; directs traffic; handles animal problems; inspects to assure property protection; inspects establishments providing alcohol beverages and entertainment; intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; attends court dates for various cases; transports prisoners; performs initial and follow-up investigations of crimes involving adults and juveniles; investigates complaints and moving violations;

assists fire department as required; speaks before school and civic groups as required; conducts community relations; develops positive rapport with the general public; takes part in various community activities; educates the public regarding the role of law enforcement escorts parades and processions; coordinates police operations with other city departments and other agencies to ensure seamless service to citizens.

may serve as a watch commander; provides supervision for shift officers in the absence of the shift sergeant; reviews and approves reports of shift officers; may serve as a field training officer; instructs trainees in department policies and procedures, geography and other related information; monitors trainee performance; completes trainee evaluations; may serve as a swat officer; serves on call 24/7 for callouts;

may serve as the on-scene commander in tactical situations until relieved by a supervisor.

performs administrative tasks, including monthly reports and information requested by command staff or police chief; attends various training sessions as required; prepares documentation from activities; prepares affidavits for the courts, resulting in arrest warrants; works regularly with some information which is generally limited; operates personal computer with various software applications; responsible for equipment and materials requiring minimal servicing and occasional accountability;

occasionally handles small amounts of funds. Supports the relationship between the city of lamar and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and city staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and city information; performs other duties as assigned.

• must be able to lift and carry 15 to 49 pounds constantly and 50 to…