Sworn Police Officer

1. Prepares reports - maintains records of activities; writes narrative reports;
keeps data logs; ensures secure maintenance of records.
2. Maintains operational records – collects job relevant data and compiles information in an organized fashion according to department procedures.
3. Uses computers - enters data into computer; utilizes computer software; retrieves information stored in computer format.
4. Conducts investigation of criminal activity – gathers facts, draws conclusions and analyzes information relevant to incidents of criminal activity.
5. Collects/searches for evidence at crime scene – gathers and preserves evidence at crime scenes; secures crime scene and detains witnesses.
6. Conducts surveillance operations – observes activities of criminal suspects in either an open or surreptitious and secretive manner.
7. Documents crime scene – sketches, photographs, makes audio recordings, or writes observations and information relevant to crime scene.
8. Testifies in court - consults with attorneys and orally presents information during court hearings.
9. Interviews witness and suspects – questions members of the public about events which surround criminal activity; methods for gathering information may include support interview techniques as well as more confront interrogation methods.
10. Operates vehicle under emergency conditions – drives department issued motor vehicle under various and potentially adverse or emergency conditions.
11. Makes arrests – takes legal control of criminal suspects; may need to exercise reasonable force to control resistant suspects.
12. Serves warrants – presents legal papers to members of the public.