Police Officer

Salary: $41.79 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Police Officer is responsible for implementing and providing direct law enforcement duties, including patrol operations, investigations, traffic control, and enforcement. Ensure peace, protect life and property, and enforce Federal, State, and local laws.

Essential Functions:

• Actively build and maintain positive relationships throughout the community.
• Patrol areas, assess security, inspect for legal violations, and take appropriate actions.
• Negotiate settlements in emotional disputes and collaborate during criminal activities to achieve positive outcomes.
• Utilize inclusive problem-solving strategies including facilitating communication with all areas of local government to address quality of life concerns.
• Direct and coordinate actions at accidents, disasters, and emergencies, administer first aid if needed, and restore normal traffic flow.
• Respond to dispatched service calls, prioritize responses, control crime scenes, and coordinate with other agencies.
• Quickly and effectively follow established processes and procedures including safety procedures.
• Engage in individual, online, and collaborative training with other officers and agencies.
• Investigate crimes to locate and apprehend suspects, compile information for prosecution, and gather evidence.
• Interview witnesses and interrogate suspects to determine the extent of criminal activity and assess the need for additional police assistance.
• Operate vehicles according to state laws and department policies in all situations.
• Operate firearms, handcuffs, chemical agents, less-lethal munitions, and medical equipment in compliance with federal and state laws, as well as city and department policies.
• Maintain proficiency with radar, blood alcohol measuring devices, cameras, and radios.
• Inspect and maintain weapons and equipment, check assigned vehicles for defects, damage, missing equipment, contraband, and evidence.
• Enforce laws to maintain peace and protect property.
• Manages and participates in public education programs including managing donations for various programs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree.
• Must have Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) license.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• First Responder or higher medical certification.
• DMT Certification
• Firearms Safety Certification.