Lateral Police Officer

Salary: $81,194.48 – $108,807.53 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.
• Physically pursue and capture wanted persons;
• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places;
• Use and care of firearms; think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately;
• Learn, understand and interpret laws and regulations;
• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports;
• Learn and use standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.