Patrol Officer

Baker City, OR
Baker City Police Department

Position Summary:

Works on rotating shifts to perform patrol and/or investigation work to serve public, enforce laws, prevent crime, and protect life and property, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Works under direct supervision of a superior officer who reviews work for conformance to orders and departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

  1. Patrols community to preserve the peace, provide services to the public, enforce laws, control vehicular traffic, prevent crimes, protect life and property; checks windows and doors in business district and investigates suspicious conditions or situations; makes arrests, issues citations; may impound animals.
  2. Receives citizen complaints; prepares accurate and complete reports, investigates or assists in investigation of misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies or other violations of city, state, and applicable federal laws and accidents; interviews complainants, witnesses, suspects and victims.
  3. Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, crimes, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, and abuse or drugs.
  4. Takes appropriate law enforcement action. Prepares daily activity reports and logs; operates communication equipment such as telephone, teletype, and radios to receive and transmit information and dispatch personnel as needed.
  5. Serves warrants, subpoenas, juror summons, civil papers; assists in apprehension of wanted subjects; appears in court to present facts on cases including criminal, civil and juvenile cases and acts as prosecuting attorney on minor cases; accompanies prisoners to court appearances when in custody.
  6. Assist disabled motorists; provides escorts; provides directions to public; may be required to assist injured or disabled with first aid administration.
  7. Works harmoniously and effectively as a positive, cooperative, team-oriented member with public, co-workers, subordinates, and supervisors.

Requirements:

  • Meet all DPSST standard minimum qualifications for police officer; if certification is not required at time of hire, must receive basic certification from DPSST within one year of appointment as police officer; attend police academy within 90 days after appointment; pass physical agility, written and oral exams, background check and psychological exam.
  • Preference may be given to certified police officers.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Operate motor vehicle, valid Oregon Driver’s license with good driving record for insurance purposes.