Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area on foot, by motorcycle or in patrol car, to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and complaints;
• Answers radio-dispatched or citizens' requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances;
• Familiarizes self with beat 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/GED; must have either 1) successfully completed 60 hours of credits; (2) served in the Armed Forces of the U.S. including Organized Reserves and National Guard for at least three years on active duty; or (3) served at least five years as a sworn police officer in a full-service police department in a state within the United States.

Incumbent must:

• Possess a valid driver’s license prior to appointment and during tenure of employment;
• Pass a medical examination, including being of proportionate weight and height;
• 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”.