Police Officer
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the
prevention of crimes; controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulations; issues citations;
participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations; makes arrests; provides support and assistance
to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs, and performs a variety of technical and
administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.
Essential Functions:
- Patrol designated areas of the City in car, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order, discover
and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; protect real
and personal property by providing security checks of residential, business, and public premises;
maintain awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing
persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; issue warnings and citations. - Respond to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general
public service calls, and complaints, including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards,
misdemeanor, and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, property control, civil complaints, and
related incidents; investigate complaints and takes appropriate action, which may include the use of
deadly or nondeadly force; use sound judgment under adverse, stressful conditions. - Conduct investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determine
what, if any, crime has been committed; identify, collect, preserve, process, and book evidence; locate
and interview victims and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects. - Work in partnership with the District Attorney’s Office to obtain and file criminal complaints on arrested
subjects. - Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants; apprehend and arrest offenders for crimes committed
under federal, state, and local laws and codes; control and mitigate people under the influence of drugs
or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations. - Serve as liaison and public relations officer to the public; establish and preserve good relationships with
the general public; answer questions from the public concerning local and state laws, procedures, and
activities of the department; make presentations before a variety of public groups to promote crime
prevention activities and to enhance public understanding of Police activities. - Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of
offenders and the investigation of offenses; may respond to requests for assistance from agencies
outside the City for mutual aid in the suppression of civil disturbances, apprehension of criminals, or
other related requests. - Participate in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills, including firearms proficiency,
defensive driving skills, apprehension, and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law
enforcement skills. - Perform a variety of administrative and other types of duties in support of law enforcement services, programs, and activities; attend meetings.
- Initiate and complete reports, legal documents, and other required paperwork; prepare various reports, including those on activities, operations, arrests made, and unusual incidents observed; prepare investigative reports and case information.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Class D Driver’s License.
- Successful completion of a background investigation.
- Successful completion of a physical agility test.
- Successful completion of a written exam.
- A mental health evaluation falling in the normal range of functioning as determined by a qualified mental health professional.
Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, Criminal Science, or other related field.
- CLEET Certification.
- Previous law enforcement experience.