Lateral Police Officer
Salary: $67,050.00 – $80,000.00 Annually
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing law enforcement services by conducting field patrols of an assigned area of the city. Work is performed under the general direction of a Police Lieutenant, Sergeant or other supervisory employee.
Essential Functions:
- Patrols assigned areas to observe, prevent or stop unlawful activities by issuing citations or making arrests.
- Responds to calls involving domestic disputes, rescue efforts, accident scenes, and potential criminal activity and determines the appropriate course of actions.
- Operates a radar unit to monitor traffic speeds and observes traffic violations; issues warnings or summons as appropriate.
- Provides technical assistance to less experienced patrol officers to ensure specific incidents and situations are handled efficiently and in a professional manner.
- Prepares and delivers formal presentations to schools and community groups on the services of the Police Department, crime prevention programs and related topics.
Requirements:
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- High School diploma or equivalent certificate issued by the superintendent of public instruction, an appropriate issuing agency, another state or the federal government.
- Two years of experience in law enforcement.