Police Officer

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area, on foot or in police vehicle, to serve citizens and enforce governing laws and city ordinances.
• Serves general public, offers assistance and maintains good public relations.
• Conducts business and residential checks, and deters and detects unlawful activity.
• Seeks abnormal conditions, inspects premises, checks suspicious persons and vehicles, and provides viable law enforcement presence.
• Maintains lookout for wanted persons or property, and maintains surveillance in problem areas.
• Responds to and handles alarms and calls.
• Apprehends and arrests suspects in violation of laws and ordinances.
• Acts as peace officer in situations requiring intervention and mediation such as fights, family disturbances, neighbor disputes, and other matters.
• Handles citizen complaints concerning disturbances, juvenile problems, loud