Patrol Officer - 39th Recruit Class

About the Role

Patrols assigned area in vehicle and on foot, maintaining high visibility to assist in crime prevention. Actively performs routine beat patrol, concentrating on high-incident areas to detect criminal activities or needs for service. Regularly checks businesses and residential areas, monitors radio broadcasts, and responds to assist other officers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs police-community relations functions, including meeting with citizens, advising on safety measures, visiting local businesses, assisting motorists, and engaging with juveniles to establish rapport.
• Makes presentations to neighborhood organizations and participates in the Departmental ride-along program to educate citizens about police operations.
• Responds to service and assistance calls (e.g., lost children, injured persons, prowlers, abandoned vehicles, civil disputes, vehicle inspections) and evaluates situations to determine appropriate action.
• Receives and responds to emergency and non-emergency radio dispatches, using sirens and lights when necessary, and updates control on status.
• Prepares accurate reports (incident reports, arrest slips, accident reports, property slips, etc.) and maintains a personal notebook of activities.
• Conducts criminal investigations: secures crime scenes, interviews victims/witnesses, apprehends suspects, conducts searches, and ensures evidence is secured.
• Responds to disturbances and domestic violence incidents, administering first aid if needed, resolving conflicts, and making arrests when necessary.
• Enforces traffic laws: stops vehicles, issues citations, conducts breathalyzer tests, and makes arrests for violations.
• Investigates traffic accidents: secures scenes, assists victims, gathers evidence, prepares diagrams, and clears scenes after securing evidence.
• Testifies in court, reviewing reports and evidence, and presenting testimony in accordance with Departmental policy.
• Prepares for daily duties by attending roll calls, reviewing crime information, and coordinating with supervisors.
• Maintains liaison with detectives, other officers, prosecutors, and adjacent jurisdictions to share information and coordinate activities.
• Serves search and arrest warrants, ensuring officer safety and securing locations.
• Assists in traffic control at special events or disasters to ensure orderly flow.
• Maintains uniform, equipment, vehicle, and weapons in accordance with Departmental standards.
• Attends training sessions (in-service, defensive driving, firearms) to stay updated on procedures and maintain compliance.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate (home-schooled students must present a GED).
• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be at least 21 years old and not yet 40 at the time of appointment.
• No felony arrests or charges unless expunged by a court.
• No misdemeanor convictions involving domestic violence under [18 USC 922 (g)] unless expunged by a court.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Adequate transportation into the jurisdiction served by the department and maintained telephone service for communication.
• No dishonorable discharge from the military.
• Must pass a mandatory drug screening test.