Lateral Police Officer
Salary: $79,601.60 – $106,683.20 Annually
Position Summary:
Under supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; to perform related work as required.
Essential Functions:
- Patrol City in radio car, on bicycle, horseback, motorcycle or on foot; answer calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of City, County and State laws
- May conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, vehicle accidents, death and other criminal incidents; make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, witnesses and suspects.
- Gather and preserve evidence.
- Testify and present evidence in court.
- Administer first aid.
- Contract and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offender.
- Prepare reports of arrests made, investigations conducted and unusual incidents observed
- Serve warrants and subpoenas.
- While on patrol, stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; Issue citations and make arrests as necessary; check buildings for physical security.
- Engages in community-based policing and collaborative problem solving in order to build trust and familiarization between law enforcement and community residents.
- Attend and police special events and other emergency or congested situations.
- Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Community based policing, intelligence-led policing, and other similar practices used to develop relationships with the community in order to best identify and solve public safety problems;
- Law enforcement principles, practices and techniques related to patrol, traffic enforcement, crime scene control and investigation, protection of life and property, pursuit, apprehension and transportation of suspects;
- Applicable laws, codes, ordinances, court decisions and departmental rules and regulations;
- Courtroom procedures and techniques for testifying; safety practices and equipment related to the work, including the safe use and proper care of firearms, chemical agencies and impact weapons;
- Computer applications related to the work;
- Techniques for communication with, in English, dealing with and solving the problems presented by a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often when relations may be confrontational or stressed.