Patrol Officer

Salary: $37.37 – $41.25 Hourly

Position Summary:

This position, under the general supervision of the Chief of Police or their designee, performs general police duties and is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property. Police officers interact with the general public on a regular basis to provide educational, investigative, and related police services with the goal of preventing crime, ensuring public safety, and developing positive police-citizen relationships.

Essential Functions:

• Deters the commission of crimes and maintains law and public order by being present and visible within the City, patrols streets and neighborhoods in a police vehicle, on a mountain bike, and/or on foot; apprehends and/or arrests persons who violate statutory law and/or municipal ordinances.
• Monitors radio calls, communicates with radio dispatcher, and responds to complaints, reports of criminal events, requests for law enforcement, and domestic or public disputes, inspects troublesome areas and checks security of business establishments.
• Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergency scenes, and disaster areas.
• Gathers information in criminal investigation, collects and secures evidence, testifies in court, enforces traffic laws and regulations, and other policing duties as appropriate or as directed.
• Engages in public relations and community service activities and events to promote a positive image for the Department and to build cooperative and collaborative relationships with the community; handles citizen complaints.
• Participates in departmental training and maintains physical fitness as mandated.
• Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
• Must be willing and able to travel to attend training as required by the department
• Follows safe work practices in general and specific to the field of policing.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or general education degree (GED) required;
• Must be 21 years of age;
• Must not have a felony; must successfully complete a probationary period as a Patrol Officer Recruit; must attend and graduate the Police Academy; and must complete the Field Training Program.