Police Officer – Experienced

Position Summary:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Incumbent serves as Patrol Officer for the Police Department, responsible for enforcing federal, state, and local laws, and serving and protecting individuals.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors radio and other communication devices and responds to calls of distress and complaints of alleged unlawful activity, including assessing and bringing situations under control, taking statements from victims and witnesses, providing assistance, and calling social service organizations for assistance as needed.
• Stops drivers for traffic violations, verifying licenses and registration data, conducting breathalyzer and field sobriety tests as necessary, issuing warnings/citations, and/or making arrests as warranted.
• Regularly conducts proactive and reactive patrol of City streets and other designated areas, maintaining high visibility, and ensuring security of residences and businesses. Investigates and reports suspicious or unlawful activities, and takes appropriate action to enforce applicable laws.
• Responds to and investigates traffic accidents, including assessing extent of injuries, calling for emergency medical assistance, photographing/videoing and measuring accident scenes, taking statements from victims and witnesses, assisting reconstructionist, directing removal of damaged vehicles and ensuring area is clear. Periodically assists with accident victims, and lifting victims onto stretchers and into medical vehicles as needed.
• Directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic when congestion occurs or as assigned. Works with other emergency personnel during weather emergencies, notifying appropriate individuals, including City departments and utilities, regarding dangerous conditions, such as downed trees and power lines.
• Participates in formal investigation of crimes, including searching crime scenes, collecting, preserving and protecting evidence according to prescribed procedures, and interviewing victims and witnesses. Conducts legal searches of persons and property with and without a warrant.
• Pursues, apprehends, searches and arrests suspects using only necessary physical force, advising them of rights and transporting to detention area. Prevents individuals from injuring themselves or others by using physical restraint or appropriate weapons. Intervenes, mediates and assists in resolving citizen disputes.
• Transports individuals detained by the City to appropriate courts, detention and/or medical facilities.
• Serves various legal documents, including summonses, court orders, and notices of hearings; returns documents to appropriate officials and courts. Periodically testifies and gives evidence in court as required, including meeting with Prosecuting Attorney, preparing documentation, and reviewing case materials.
• Maintains appearance and serviceability of assigned vehicles, uniforms, equipment, and weapons.
• May be given special assignments, such as public speaking engagements or providing police escorts. May serve on specialized law enforcement teams, such as SWAT tactical teams, Dare Officer, and/or K-9.
• Recovers/inventories stolen property and checks status of stolen property. Types case reports.
• Performs booking procedures of detained individuals, including fingerprinting, obtaining background information, photographing, and searching individuals.
• Periodically attends prescribed in-service and/or training programs for certification in specialized law enforcement areas as assigned or required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.­­­

Requirements:

1. High school diploma or GED and certification or ability to ­­be certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy as a law enforcement officer. Ability to obtain additional certifications as required.
2. Possession of a valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.
3. Must be a United States citizen.
4. Must be at least 21 years of age, but not yet 39 years of age when appointed as a police officer.