Police Officer I
Salary: $31,282 – $43,302
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, Police Officers perform police services in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the Alva Police Department, and in compliance with governing federal, state and local laws. It is the responsibility of police officers to safeguard the public peace, protect life and property, prevent crime, enforce the law, protect the rights of all persons, and generally uphold the community articulated standard
Essential Functions:
1. Patrols all assigned areas of the City checking buildings, bars/private clubs, and residences for suspicious activity to deter crime and to protect lives and property of the citizens.
2. Enforces state and federal laws and City ordinances and City and State traffic laws.
3. Investigates crime scene; talks to or interviews witnesses or victims; searches for, collects and preserves evidence; participates in line-ups; makes oral or written reports such as criminal complaint forms or narrative reports; testifies in court.
4. Makes arrest on criminal and traffic related offenses at the scene. Executes search warrant and arrest after obtaining sufficient evidence to arrest.
5. Assists stranded motorists, provides assistance to those who need aid, comfort or who are in distress.
6. Determines if a person is in danger to self or others and their ability to provide for their life’s daily needs, evaluates their mental stability, performing and Emergency Order of Detention if needed.
7. Investigates traffic accidents. May back-up animal control officers. May assist other officers in diverse tasks involving the recognition, collection, and analysis of evidence and information
Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen, or have proper alien status to work in the United States as required by Oklahoma Statutes for Police Officer Certification, and have the ability to read, write and speak the English language.
- Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Applicants must also successfully pass all written and physical agility testing.