Police Officer

Salary: $98,812.

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to enforce laws related to the protection of life and property, directs and controls traffic, prevents crime or disturbance of peace, and arrests violators by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned area on foot, by bicycle, or in patrol car to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer
  calls and complaints.
• Answers radio-dispatched or citizens’ requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, accidents, traffic complaints
  and peace disturbances.
• Familiarizes self with beat and with persons living in area.
• Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments.
• Mediates and/or quells disturbances.
• Locates, searches, detains, and arrests law violators, following recognized police procedures.
• Interviews/questions victims, witnesses, and/or suspects.
• Gathers and preserves evidence.
• Performs first aid and provides other assistance to accident and other victims.
• Investigates causes and results of accidents.
• Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain,disseminate, and report information.
• Attends community meetings to discuss crime prevention activities and crime problems.
• Writes detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports.
• Testifies in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions

Requirements:

• Must possess basic knowledge of police application, policy and practices at a level generally acquired through completion of the basic law enforcement academy training; and off probation.
• Valid Illinois class D Driver’s License required.