Police Officer

About the role

Enforces federal, state and local laws, statutes and ordinances. Protects the lives and property of citizens. Assists in the investigation on various cases.

Responsibilities

• Answers calls and engages in preventative routine patrols and warrant service arrest and search.
• Performs traffic law enforcement and traffic accident investigation.
• Reads and writes various reports. Enters reports into computer and performs filing when necessary.
• Appears and testifies in federal, state and municipal court.
• Locates and interviews witnesses, victims and suspects.
• Collections evidence. Checks suspicious persons, and completes field interview cards.
• Conducts preliminary investigations and interviews.
• Collects, preserves and books evidence.
• Provides information and assistance to the general public.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Performs desk duties in office when assigned.
• Affords assistance to other emergency service personnel when needed or required.
• Performs special detailed assignments as directed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Skills in report writing, oral communications, firearms handling, operation of a motor vehicle and speed measuring devices.
• Knowledge of interrogating and interviewing procedures and identifying suspects.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of criminal, constitutional and traffic laws.
• Knowledge of City geography, criminal activities and criminals.
• Ability to make decisions of a serious nature and perform duties under varying degrees of physical and mental stress.
• Ability to understand and empathize with the public.

Skills

• Skills in dealing with people and resolving conflicts.
• Somewhat familiarity with operation of computers.

Equipment

• Operates a variety of equipment including police vehicle, radio, radar equipment, breathalyzer equipment, weapons such as sidearm, shotgun, handcuffs, baton, mace flashlight and other related equipment.
• Uses office equipment such as telephone, computer, copier and photography equipment.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

• Some work in an office setting with a controlled environment.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions and highly intense situations.
• Extended sitting while conducting field operations.
• Physical activity includes bending, walking, lifting, standing, running and stooping.
• Exposure to environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, loud noise, fumes and sudden temperature change.
• May have exposure to blood and other bodily fluids.
• Visual acuity and color perception a must.
• Normal hearing ability essential.
• Occasional intense physical contact while affecting arrests.
• Occasional sprint in process of apprehending a suspect.
• Physical strength to subdue combative individuals.
• Must perform these functions in a range of conditions including residences, stairwell, traffic-ways and open areas over uneven surfaces.
• Must refrain from using tobacco products while on duty.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• An associate's degree in criminal justice preferred.