Police Officer

Salary: $62,831 – $95,893

Position Summary:

Under regular supervision, enforces all federal and state laws and City ordinances relating to public safety and welfare. Performs general uniform patrol, investigative, special operations or other police duties as assigned; responds to calls for service. Works under stressful high-risk conditions.

Essential Functions:

• Enforces all federal and state laws and City ordinances relating to public safety and welfare; performs all duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and standards of safety.
• Performs general or specialized police duties peculiar to the unit to which assigned.
• Performs general police work, including but not limited to maintaining public order, responding to calls for service, and apprehending, arresting and detaining criminals, suspects and law transports prisoners and mental patients as necessary. violators;
• Provides testimony and presents evidence in court as necessary.
• Receives and responds to citizen inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance.
• Prepares and submits daily records and reports as required.
• Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions as required.
• Participates in public relations efforts necessary to maintain cooperative and positive relationships between the department and community.
• Maintains required certifications and training as mandated by the Department.
• Performs general clerical work as required, including entering and retrieving computer data, preparing reports, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, attending meetings, answering the telephone, etc.
• Receives and reviews various documents, which may include case folders, incident reports, investigative reports, statements, evidence reports, etc.
• Prepares various documents, which may include daily activity reports, incident / accident reports, citizen complaint forms, citations/warnings, arrest reports, case reports, investigative reports, injury reports, various other records, logs, reports, etc.
• Refers to policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, NCIC data, laws, codes, statutes,
  directories, maps, etc.

Requirements:

• Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent plus formal training, special courses or self education that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized advanced training in criminal justice, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must have successfully completed required law enforcement coursework and hold required law enforcement certifications.