Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrols assigned area on foot, by bicycle, scooter, or in patrol car, to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and complaints;

• Answers radio/computer-dispatched, or citizens' requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances, or other related scenario;

• Familiarizes self with their patrol assignment and with persons living in area;

• Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments, and quells disturbances;

• Locates, searches, detains, and arrests law violators, following recognized police procedures;

• Displays promptness for all duty assignments, i.e., roll call, and scheduled court hearings;

• Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects;

• Gathers and preserves evidence;

• Performs first aid and provides other assistance to accident and other victims;

• Investigates causes and results of incidents/accidents;

• Directs and controls traffic;

• Issues written citations for traffic and other minor violations;

• Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information;

• Attends community meetings to discuss crime prevention activities and crime problems;

• Writes detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports;

• Testifies in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions;

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Incumbent must possess a high school diploma or GED and meet one of the following:

• Successfully completed at least 30 semester hours of college credit with coursework in any subject from an accredited college or university; OR
• Served in the US military, including the Organized Reserves or National Guard, for at least two years on active duty and, if separated, have received an honorable discharge; OR
• Served at least three years in a full-duty status with a full-service police department in a state or municipality within the United States and if resigned or retired, have done so in good standing.

Incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license prior to appointment and during tenure of employment.

Incumbent must pass a medical examination, including being of proportionate weight and height.

Incumbent must:

• Pass a psychological examination and drug-screening test;
• Pass a thorough background investigation;
• Possess a high moral character for carrying out law enforcement duties;
• Be a United States citizen;

This position is designated as “essential”