Lateral/Certified Police Officer

Central Point, OR
Clearlake Police Department

Position Summary:

City of Central Point police officer duties involve furthering the organizational ” Peace Keeping” philosophy through enforcement of state and local laws, traffic regulations, and city ordinances; prevention of crime; control of traffic; participation in, and conducting of, a variety of criminal investigations; providing a high level of customer service, integrating the community into policing activities and encouraging participation in community- based policing activities and programs; and performing a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.

Essential Functions:

  • Conducts patrol duties on foot, by car and/ or bicycle.
  • Patrols streets, alleys, roads, business and residential areas of the city enforcing parking, traffic, and criminal
    laws and city ordinances; checks suspicious persons and vehicles.
  • Responds to a wide variety of calls for service and investigates calls including thefts; juvenile complaints;
    missing persons; family disputes; domestic violence; barking dogs; business, residential and school alarms;
    and other city ordinance and law violations.
  • Investigates traffic accidents, industrial accidents, unattended deaths, and criminal complaints; makes arrest
    and issues citations and warnings where appropriate; handles prisoners as required by law; conducts followup investigations; delivers death messages and other emergency messages.
  • Prepares full and comprehensive written reports on case investigations that require written reports.
  • Answers inquiries regarding directions and laws and ordinances, aids stranded motorist, checks road
    hazards, gives other assistance to the public as needed.
  • Testifies in court.
  • Serves warrants and subpoenas.
  • Performs miscellaneous field services as needed; assists other officers as needed.
  • Makes security checks on residences, businesses, schools, and other pubic buildings.
  • Interviews witnesses, suspects, and victims.
  • Processes crime scenes by dusting for latent prints, photographing, and diagramming; canvases areas for
    witnesses and other physical evidence.
  • Provides traffic control at parades, fire scenes, special events, motor vehicle crash scenes, and other events
    that require traffic control.
  • Loyally supports, upholds, and defends the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the laws of the State
    of Oregon, organizational policies, procedures, and mission statements while remaining fully faithful to the
    Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, and the duty and honor values of the Central Point Police Department.
  • Contribute to an overall productive and respectful work environment by providing excellent customer service
    and working in a positive, collegial manner at all times.
  • Maintain cooperative working relationships with co- workers, management, other departments, vendors, and
    the general public.
  • Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
  • Ability to accept direction and constructive criticism from supervisors and managers.
  • Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
  • Abide by all City rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform other responsibilities and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment; and,
  • High School Diploma, or G. E. D.; and,
  • Be able to provide doc6ment2tiorr of legal eligibility to work in the USA; and,
  • Possess or obtain US citizenship in accordance with OAR 259- 008-0010; and,
  • Must not have any felony convictions or domestic violence convictions; and,
  • Must be able to pass physical ( including hearing and visual) and psychological examinations; and,
  • Pass a drug and alcohol screen; and,
    Must be able to fully meet DPSST standard ( OAR 259- 008- 0010) for employment as a law enforcement
    officer.
  • Possession of a valid driver’ s license at time of hire with an acceptable driving record per City policy is required and must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
  • DPSST Basic Police certification upon completion of Police Academy.