POST Certified Patrol Officer

Alcoa, TN
Alcoa Police Department

Position Summary:

This is responsible entry-level law enforcement work involving the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Incumbents perform a variety of police related functions such as police patrols, investigations, traffic regulation, and other related law enforcement activities. A patrol officer must be able to act without direct supervision using independent judgment and discretion in meeting emergency and non-emergency situations. Duties are performed in accordance with law and departmental directives. Work involves extensive public contacts and situations of personal danger. The incumbent operates under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant, Patrol Section. Some over-time work is required. This is a safety-sensitive position and will require periodic random and unannounced drug testing.

Essential Functions:

  • Works on assigned shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigations and first aid at accidents, and the detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct using own judgment in deciding course of action required to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance;
  • Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to detect criminal activity, preserve the peace and enforce the law; provides assistance to persons in distress or needing help;
  • Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, etc. and takes appropriate law enforcement action;
  • Undertakes community oriented and problem-solving strategies, and assists citizens with such matters as crime prevention, traffic safety, etc.;
  • Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits, obtaining evidence and compiling information regarding these crimes;
  • Interviews suspects and witnesses, preserves evidence, arrests violators;
  • Prepares cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities;
  • Conducts patrol activities including directing traffic, investigation of reported or observed violations of law, etc.;
  • Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about Department activities;
  • Apprehends individuals suspected and/or accused of criminal activities and provides safe custody to the appropriate correctional facility.

Requirements:

  • High School graduate or GED.
  • Must meet the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission minimum qualifications and be able to be certified as a police officer in Tennessee;
  • Must be 21 years of age;
  • Must be able to pass a thorough criminal history background check to include a test used for the detection of deception;
  • All Police Department personnel are required to maintain the highest standards of integrity, honesty and ethical behavior and conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner at all times whether or not they are performing job related duties.
  • Possession of a valid Tennessee driver’s license and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.
  • Firearms certification.
  • Attain and retain aggressor control spray certification.