Patrol Officer

Job Description

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property. Incumbents in this position may be assigned specialized duties associated with the department's patrol, crime prevention, criminal investigation, traffic, School Resource Officer, training, warrants, and accreditation functions.

Examples of Duties

• Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations and to provide assistance as needed; monitors commercial and residential areas for signs of criminal activity.
• Enforces traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations and warnings; inspects roadways, bridges, and traffic signal and signs to identify and report hazardous conditions.
• Performs business and residential security checks; checks doors, windows, gates and fences; reports unsecured property.
• Responds to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service requests, stranded motorists, and others.
• Conducts investigations into traffic accidents and criminal incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes; conducts narcotics investigations as assigned.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives; subpoenas witnesses.
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
• Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, events, and school crossings.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Prepares arrest and search warrants, complaints, and affidavits; serves criminal and court-related paperwork.
• Provides services to local schools as a School Resource Officer.
• Coordinates and provides training to department personnel; maintains department training records.
• Affords assistance in department accreditation activities; maintains related records.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (or 60 semester hours of college credit) from an accredited college or university or three years of consecutive law enforcement experience or four years’ active military service or any combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic accident and criminal investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices and techniques.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
• Skill in operating radio, surveillance and communications equipment.
• Skill in operating radar equipment.
• Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Are you at least 18 years old?

• Yes
• No

Do you have or are you able to obtain a current North Dakota driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Have you attended a law enforcement academy?

• Yes
• No

How many years of law enforcement experience do you have?

• None
• 1 month-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8 years or more

Have you, within the past two years, used or illegally possessed marijuana (including medical marijuana) or a derivative containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or intentionally-inhaled toxic vapors?

• Yes
• No

Have you ever received a conviction or deferred judgment for a crime which is a felony under state or federal law; or military conviction by a court-martial that is comparable to a felony conviction under North Dakota state law?

• Yes
• No

Have you been convicted of a Driving Under the Influence-related criminal offense within the last year?

• Yes
• No

Have you ever been convicted of any crime that would prohibit you from possessing a firearm?

• Yes
• No

Are you required, or have you ever been required, to register as a sexual offender or offender against children?

• Yes
• No

Have you illegally used or possessed Anabolic Steroids within the last four (4) years?

• Yes
• No

Within the last five (5) years, have you used or illegally possessed any other drug which the State of North Dakota considers a felony which includes, but is not limited to: Cocaine or Cocaine Derivative, Amphetamine/Methamphetamine, Barbiturates, Opium/Heroin, Hallucinogens, LSD, Psilocybin, Mescaline, PCP, Ecstasy/MDMA, or any other designer/synthetic drugs?

• Yes
• No

Have you ever illegally distributed any controlled substance?

• Yes
• No

Do you have any documented dishonesty and/or integrity issues that would disqualify you as a court witness?

• Yes
• No

Do you have any tattoos on your face, neck, head or hands?

• Yes
• No