Police Patrol Officer I - II

About the role

This is general duty law enforcement work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Incumbents work in accordance with departmental rules and regulations and receive assignments and instructions from sergeants. Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations, traffic regulations, working desk and dispatch duties.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the city in a radio-equipped car to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic and to enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations and issue citations.
• Answers calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, robberies, neighborhood disturbances, animals at large and other misdemeanors and felonies.
• Refers animal control situations to animal control officer.
• Secures the scene of a crime, administers first aid, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses and makes arrests, man road blocks, testifies as a witness in court.
• Makes out daily activity log and prepares detailed accident reports.
• Interviews persons with complaints and inquires and attempts to make proper disposition or directs them to proper authorities.
• Recites laws and ordinances and provides general information to the public.
• Attends regular and mandatory training sessions as directed by departmental orders.

Requirements

Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions. Must hold valid State of Nevada drivers license. Physical strength and agility and freedom from serious physical defects as indicated by a physical examination. Must meet the requirements prescribed by Nevada State Law (including must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment to the position).

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Substantial knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures. Remember names, faces and details of incidents. Ability to use radio and understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Proficiency in the use and care of firearms. Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the general public. Skill to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding and existing circumstances. Must be able to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Experience: Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent, with supplemented by college course work in police science (preferred). Possesses some experience involving meeting and dealing with people or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Background must be clear of gross misdemeanors, felonies, and major crimes.

Desirable Experience and Training

• Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent, with supplemented by college course work in police science (preferred).
• Possesses some experience involving meeting and dealing with people or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Background must be clear of gross misdemeanors, felonies, and major crimes.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must hold valid State of Nevada drivers license.

Benefits

The City of Elko offers an excellent benefits package for all regular, full-time employees which includes but is not limited to the following (subject to change at any time): Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) - Employer Pay Contribution Plan Healthcare Insurance - Includes Medical, Dental and Vision plansCity of Elko contributes funds towards employees' Health Savings Account (HSA) City of Elko covers 100% of the health insurance premiums for employee individual coverage A portion of the premiums for dependent coverage are paid by the City of Elko Life Insurance Coverage Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Annual Leave Plans Sick Leave Plans Military Leave Family Leave Educational Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Worker's Compensation No State Income Tax