Police Officer

Olean, NY
Olean Police Department

Position Summary:

The work involves the responsibility for the enforcement of laws and ordinances and the protection of lives and property in the community. The duties of a Police Officer include routine patrol work, assisting in the investigation of criminal offenses, traffic control, and dealing with juvenile problems. Ordinarily a Police Officer, whether on patrol or on special assignment, works under the supervision or direction of a higher-ranking officer. However, there is considerable independent responsibility for exercise of sound judgement in emergencies.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols an assigned area to maintain order and enforce the law;
  • Checks on the security of unoccupied business and residential property;
  • Investigates suspicious activities and makes arrests for violations of Federal and State laws and local ordinances;
  • Has prisoners booked on charges and escorts them to court and to jail;
  • Directs traffic and enforces parking and traffic regulations;
  • Investigates reports of, and attempts to locate, missing and wanted persons and stolen property;
  • Executes arrest warrants and search warrants, and serves subpoenas;
  • Maintains order in crowds at parades and other public gatherings;
  • Provides direction and information to the public;
  • Operates radar equipment, computer equipment, cellular phones and police radio equipment in the performance of official duties;
  • Makes criminal and plain clothes investigations as assigned;
  • Observes and reports conditions requiring the attention of other departments;
  • May be assigned to investigate cases involving neglected, abused, or delinquent children;
  • Makes regular reports of activities;
  • May be assigned to public relations, crime prevention education or community outreach;
  • May act as Desk Officer, in absence of a superior, in order to set and accept bails.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
  • Must meet medical and physical standards as prescribed by the Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC).
  • Must possess and maintain a driver’s license issued by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Must meet all current requirements found in Section 58 of NYS Civil Service Law, Section 209-q of NYS General Municipal Law, Section 400.00 of NYS Penal Law and Section 3 of NYS Public Officer Law.