Police Officer II

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of working level technical law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, security, rendering aid and protecting the citizens of Roosevelt City. Functional assignments may include one or more of the following: patrol, investigations, domestic violence, animal control, emergency management, code enforcement, court security, school resource, firearms/in-service training, drug awareness, task forces, K-9 program, warrants, evidence and records management.

Works under the general supervision of the Lieutenant, Sergeant, or Corporal.

May provide close to general supervision to less experienced officers while in training or on a case‑by‑case basis.

General Law Enforcement Performance Expectations: Performs duties that put life and/or personal safety at risk; actively prevents or detects crime and enforces criminal statutes or ordinances of the state of Utah; responds to situations involving threats to public safety; makes emergency decisions affecting lives and health of others; performs various duties consistent with ensuring and providing community protection.

Investigation: Answers business/bank complaints of theft, forgery, scams, bounced checks, embezzlements, bad credit and white‑collar crimes; alerts businesses and community of check forgeries and short‑change artists; performs surveillance; obtains search warrants; works closely with City and County attorney concerning legalities involved; conducts criminal investigations; processes scene of crime; finds, identifies, marks and preserves evidence; interviews and interrogates witnesses, victims and suspects;

prepares all necessary reports; utilizes fingerprinting, photography and other specialized equipment in processing crime scenes.

Other Investigative Operations: Develops informative contacts and participates in covert operations; investigates and apprehends persons suspected of illegal sale, purchase or use of narcotics; examines prescriptions and pharmacy/physician records to ascertain legality of sale and distribution of narcotics; arrests narcotic offenders; obtains statements for prosecution of offenders and gives court testimony.

Case‑load Management: Manages investigative case load of major felony crimes; handles rape and homicide cases; works closely with supervisor(s) in solving difficult cases; follows up and ensures completion of all cases; conducts research and pursues clues, makes telephone calls, tracks criminal histories, secures existing information on suspects, etc.; apprehends and arrests suspects.

Patrol/Traffic: Completes detailed and accurate reports of daily activities, criminal cases, arrests, traffic accidents and other cases as appropriate; attends court and gives testimony as needed to relate circumstances of arrests and various enforcement activities.

Traffic Enforcement: Enforces all applicable city, state, and federal laws and ordinances by apprehending, citing and arresting violators appropriately; enforces traffic laws and regulations to assure safe and efficient traffic flow; conducts speed enforcement activities; initiates traffic stops and issues citations.

Vehicle Operations: Operates police vehicle and other department equipment in a manner that maximizes its life span and provides utmost safety for officer and public; maintains visible presence to deter and prevent crime; investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic and parking violations; directs traffic and assists motorists as needed.

Public Relations: Patrols all areas of Roosevelt City in police vehicles or on foot, including city streets and businesses, checking for unlocked doors, windows and building security; makes business location and residential house checks for possible illegal activities.

Community Engagement: Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community; represents the department by speaking at public meetings and schools to educate and inform citizens; presents a professional image in both appearance and demeanor.

Emergency Response: Responds to calls for service and…