Police Officer

Valley City, ND
Valley City Police Department

Position Summary:

Incumbents are responsible for patrolling the streets of Valley City and enforcing laws and city ordinances. Duties include: providing crime prevention and repression; performing criminal investigations; performing regulation of non-criminal activity; performing routine vehicle inspection of patrol unit on each shift; performing community service activities; responding to emergency situations and assisting in rescue operations; serving as tactical entry team member; and, participating in training.

Essential Functions:

  1. Provides crime prevention and repression which includes: performing routine patrol and observation; inspecting and maintaining building and property security; responding to calls for assistance; and, providing security for public events.
  2. Performs regulation of non-criminal activity to include: enforcing traffic and parkingregulations; investigating traffic accidents; and, assisting with animal control activities.
  3. Performs criminal investigations to include: identifying and interviewing crime victims and witnesses; gathering and preserving evidence; identifying and apprehending offenders; performing arrests; completing reports; and, testifying in court.
  4. Performs community service activities by: identifying hazardous conditions including water main breaks, downed power lines, and health and safety hazards; providing a variety of public relations and informational services; providing escorts for dignitaries, parades and funerals; and, delivering emergency messages.
  5. Performs routine vehicle inspection of patrol unit on each shift which includes: checking oil, fuel, water, tires, lights, and signals; cleaning the vehicle inside and outside; and, performing a visual inspection for any damage of the vehicle.
  6. Responds to emergency situations and assists in rescue operations which includes: assisting with traffic control during emergencies; observing and reporting road conditions during severe weather; assessing the situation if first on the scene and calling for additional help; and, obtaining information of events from witnesses.
  7. Serves as tactical entry team member by: responding to special emergencies; working with team members to obtain a successful mission; and, obtaining and securing evidence.
  8. Participates in training classes such as: in-house training, basic training, and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, and First Responders training.
  9. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma and completion of the North Dakota Basic Law Enforcement Academy; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.