Police Officer

Salary: $45,947.20 Annually

Position Summary:

Performs general or special duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Assignment may be as necessitated by department need (ex: CID, Patrol, Training, etc.)

Essential Functions:

• Work normally consists of routine patrol of a designated area of city and/or areas which have a high incidence of accidents or crime and school zones during peak student traffic;
• Monitors intersections, traffic lights, and stop signs for possible violations;
• May concentrate on DUI drivers and the traffic flow;
• Performs periodic vacation and business checks;
• Prevents and discovers commission of crimes;
• Apprehends criminals and offenders;
• Makes presence known consistent with community policing and in a manner which contributes to deterrence and solving of crime;
• Answers calls/radio complaints involving fire, vehicle accidents, robberies, domestic violence situations, neighborhood disturbances and other misdemeanors, felonies, or service calls;
• Secures crime scene;
• Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses and issues citations or makes arrests if appropriate;
• Interviews witnesses, gathers information, and prepares detailed report;
• Prepares case files for court prosecution, interviewing, and interrogation;
• Participates in annual and other regular training programs in police methods and procedure, target practice and related subjects;
• Testifies as a witness in court proceedings and participates in community service activities as a spokesperson of the department;
• Maintains case files;
• Provides assistance to motorist as appropriate;
• Communicates effectively and coherently over police radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications;
• Provides assistance to other officers as needed;
• Performs flexible unit assignments;
• Responds, as needed, during critical incidents and other emergencies;
• Remain knowledgeable on city and departmental policies and stays current on changing laws, ordinances and court rulings;
• Serve on a committee; and
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required. No previous experience required; two years’ experience or coursework in criminal justice or related field desired; plus, POST certification, satisfactory completion of post high school course/program of F.T.O. training, successful completion of probation, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Current and valid State of Tennessee or Virginia Driver’s License.
• Must be 21 years of age.