Patrol Officer

this position is responsible for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of local ordinances, state and federal law, and by monitoring and regulating traffic through enforcement or other means, as needed. Incumbent will be responsible for these duties in a designated area of the city.

work is usually performed under close supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assignments are given by superior officer. Work is usually reviewed for adherence to standards and through reports and accomplishment of desired results.

the essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties.additional essential functions may be identified by the city of ridgelandand listed as such in the incumbent'sperformance appraisal elements.various tasks may be assigned under each essential function.those that are listed under the examples of work are not all inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the city of ridgeland.

• law enforcement
• investigations
• public relations

examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following tasks. These tasks may be amended or other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

• respond to situations involving in-progress or recent criminal activity to restore or maintain order, secure the scene, coordinate the gathering of information and/or evidence, and completing initial reports of same.
• conducts in-depth investigations of criminal or traffic incidents either independently or as part of a coordinated effort.
• gather and report intelligence information of possible use in solving or preventing crimes.
• resolve conflicts of potentially violent nature involving a wide variety of participants.
• provide counseling, referral, and follow-up services to resolve domestic and civil crisis and assist in preventing criminality.
• patrol assigned area to provide for quick response to calls for service, facilitateobservation of criminal activity or conditions conducive to criminality, and allow for the gathering of intelligence information.
• attend business and civic meetings, recreation centers, and other community gatherings as directed, to represent theridgeland police department and the city of ridgeland,and maintain awareness of problems and concerns.
• observe/report andfollow-up on conditions which pose potential threats to public safety and health.
• provide rescue and first aid services in accidents, disasters, and other emergency situations.
• assist in prosecution of violators of laws and ordinances in city court and other levels of prosecution, preparing and presenting cases for grand jury.

maintain skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the following:

• (1) crime prevention
• (2) criminal investigation
• (3) confrontation management
• (4) legal considerations
• (5) policy manuals
• (6) police operations
• (7) public/human relations
• (8) preparation of police documents
• (9) public speaking

operate police vehicles safely under routine and emergency conditions and maintains said vehicles in good working condition.

perform other tasks as required.

demonstrate proficiency and knowledge of in-service training, through demonstration and performance evaluation, to be administered annually.

achieves a minimum score as set forth by department policy regarding quarterly firearms qualifications and all other required in-service training.

the following minimum qualifications have been identified by subject matter experts (sme's) who have supervised this position or functioned in the position; they are based upon job analysis information supplied by these sme's.however, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.any

request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the human resourcedirector, in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position.if a candidate believes he/she needs a reasonable accommodation to meet these minimum qualifications or, if called for an interview, to attend such an interview, the candidate must notify the human resourcedirector, in writing, of the need for the accommodation and identify the specific accommodation requested.

• high school diploma or general education degree (ged).

• ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper course of action to be taken, with due regard to surrounding hazards and…