Lateral Police Officer

Hermiston, OR
Hermiston Police Department

Salary: $5,134 – $7,353/mo

Position Summary:

Performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol and investigation; enforces federal, state and local laws; does related work as required. Performs general law enforcement work.

Works under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant who assigns and reviews work for conformance to laws and departmental rules and regulations.

Essential Functions:

  1. Patrols streets, businesses and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws; issues warnings or citations for violations; performs security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles.
  2. Responds to calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, juvenile complaints, and takes appropriate action maintaining complete confidentiality of privileged information.
  3. Maintains written records and prepares reports necessary for accident and crime investigations, crime prevention, prosecution and office activities.
  4. Investigates traffic accidents which includes checking for injured persons, administering emergency first aid, and controlling the accident scene to insure the safety of all persons.
  5. Conducts investigations and interrogations; gathers evidence and takes statements of victims, suspects, witnesses, bystanders, neighbors/friends, etc. Coordinates with police special units.
  6. Serves criminal warrants, applicable court orders, subpoenas and testifies in court.
  7. Assists disabled motorists; provides information and direction to the public.
  8. Performs crime prevention activities which include surveillance patrols and dissemination of information to the public.
  9. Makes arrests, books and searches prisoners; transports prisoners; releases prisoners.
  10. Provides specialized police duties which may involve assignments to special units on a short or long-term basis.
  11. Participates in public relations programs which may include speaking to citizen and/or school groups.

Requirements:

  • A High School Diploma or equivalency;
  • OR any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
  • A valid Oregon driver’s license and proof of an acceptable driving record are required.
  • Possession of a Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Basic Police Certificate or ability to obtain within one year of employment.