Police Officer

Independence, OR
Independence Police Department

Salary: 64217.17-86057.16 per year

Position Summary:

This position patrols city streets to control traffic, issues warning, or citations as needed. Prevents crime or disturbances of the peace and arrests or cites offenders. Investigates crimes and arrests and prosecutes offenders. Leads or assists with community efforts related to improving community livability.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols city streets to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbances of the peace. Arrests, cites, or warns criminal or traffic offenders according to severity and nature of the offense. Maintains familiarity of city, notes suspicious persons or activities, and investigates. Responds to complaints or
    requests for assistance as necessary.
  • Conducts crime and accident investigations. Renders First-aid at accident scenes, as possible. Directs or re- routes traffic and crowds at scene of accident, fire, or other disturbance.
  • Responds to crime reports, provides assistance as back-up officer or detective on scene. Apprehends or assists in the apprehension of criminals and law breakers using discretion, and force, if required.
  • Acts in public relations as required. Visits and inspects public establishments to ensure compliance with licensing requirements, or other regulations.
  • Writes and files clear, complete daily reports including all activity, special crime, custody, property, traffic, vehicle, and juvenile intake reports. Assists with and collaborates on reports as required. Works with computers to speed this process. Understand word processing programs and maintains moderate or better keyboard skills.
  • Prepares cases for court according to established legal procedures and testifies before court or grand jury, as required.
  • Works with community members to identify and eliminate root causes of crime. This requires collaborative work with numerous other service providers.
  • Ensures the safekeeping of keys, records, evidence, cash and all assigned police equipment and other property.
  • Performs other tasks and duties as necessary or assigned by the Chief of Police or Patrol Supervisor.
  • Duties listed shall not be construed as a detailed description encompassing all job requirements.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED certification
  • Pass a comprehensive background investigation.
  • Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license.
  • Must possess or achieve a DPSST Basic Police Certification within one year of appointment.
  • Have no felony, drug-related or turpitude offense arrest record
  • Excellent driving record
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must adhere to all City Policies and Procedures
  • Must be able maintain a positive working environment

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