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STATEMENT OF THE JOB
Perform professional law enforcement and crime prevention work involved
in the protection of life and property enforcing State, Federal,
Municipal laws and regulations. Work is performed in accordance with
departmental and City rules and regulations, and patrol officers receive
assignments and instructions from officers of higher rank. Assignments
include uniformed patrol, traffic control, technical and staff service,
administration, special support team activities, and investigative work.
Work requires exercise of initiative and independent judgment in routine
and emergency situations involving exposure to potential injury or loss
of life. Work methods and results are evaluated by superior officers
through personal inspections, review of reports, and discussions. Work
is subject to rotating shift assignments, irregular hours, holiday
assignments, and on-call status. **This job post is recruiting for
Entry Level Police Officers*\
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REQUIREMENTS: Minimum age requirement is 21 years of age at the
completion of the Police Academy. Must be a United States Citizen at the
time of application. NOTE:Applicants will be required to submit to a
Written examination; an employment interview, a Physical Fitness
evaluation; a thorough Background Investigation; a Polygraph
examination; a Psychological examination; a Medical examination; and a
drug screen. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined
under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following
tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks
is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions
and tasks performed by positions in this class.
- Operates an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, or water craft to
perform patrol assignments on an assigned shift.
- Responds to calls of service and appears at scenes of disorder,
emergencies, and crime.
- Conducts property checks on businesses and homes for burglary and
other criminal activities.
- Stops and questions suspicious persons. Assists with a variety of
emergencies.
- Prepares reports of incidents and investigations
- Contacts victims, witnesses, and suspects for detailed interviewing
when required.
- Secures, investigates and collects evidence at the scenes of
incidents and crimes.
- Investigates criminal complaints and takes statements.
- Serves warrants.
- Follows-up on investigations when assigned.
- Appears in court proceedings when summoned, on and off duty.
- May act as the School Resource Officer for the schools.
- Arrests, detains, transports, and has responsibility for the care
and safety of detained persons.
- Issues traffic citations for violations of laws and ordinances and
performs traffic control assignments and accident investigations.
- Intervenes in disputes to protect the public, and maintain order.
- Assists with receiving, searching, fingerprinting, photographing,
and bonding of prisoners.
- May perform safety inspections on commercial vehicles.
- May be assigned to perform special duties.
- Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external
customers.
- Performs related duties as assigned.