Under the supervision of an assigned command officer, patrols the county in order to enforce the laws, investigates criminal activities, polices accident scenes, responds to domestic and other disputes, and answers requests for a variety of services. Performs a variety of functions related to protecting lives and property within the county. Transports prisoners. May receive specialized training in accident reconstruction, evidence/property management, crime scene processing, and other areas.
Examples of Duties
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Patrols the county to enforce traffic and other laws. Utilizes radar and laser speed measuring equipment. Stops traffic violators and issues citations as appropriate, assists stranded motorists, provides assistance during hazardous conditions and serves as a deterrent to crime.
- Responds to a variety of citizen complaints such as robbery, breaking and entering, assault, vandalism, and domestic disputes. Maintains radio communications with the central dispatch to seek necessary information, request additional assistance and coordinate activities.
- Initiates investigations of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. This includes searching for physical evidence, collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, taking photographs, and protecting crime scenes.
- Makes arrests and takes individuals into custody as appropriate and advises suspects of their rights.
- Responds to citizens' calls for assistance and may provide initial medical assistance Attempts to resolve disputes, provides for citizen protection, and provides general assistance.
- Makes arrests on warrants authorized by the courts. Confers with prosecutors to explain circumstances and events for the purpose of determining appropriate charge. Obtains additional information and conducts additional investigations as appropriate.
- Responsible for the security and transportation of arrested and incarcerated subjects, special needs juvenile offenders, and psychiatric patients in need of secure transport. Transports include from jail to court, medical facilities to court, and jail to treatment as well as long-distance transports to correctional and treatment facilities.
- Reports to accident scenes to police the scene, render first aid, request medical service and transportation as appropriate, direct traffic, and investigate the cause of the accident. May take photographs, measurements, and statements as part of the investigation.
- Prepares detailed reports of activities, including complaints, accidents, and arrests to provide an accurate documentation of events. Forwards reports to command staff and a prosecutor for review.
- Appears in court to present information and evidence as the case officer or witness.
- Provides crowd control services at major incidents and civic and special events. Provides traffic escorts as needed.
- Provides school and community service education, includes speaking to community groups and the media on specific safety and preventative issues.
- Provides court security as assigned and responds to incidents upon request of the court.
- Serves civil process papers.
- Attends various training sessions on topics related to law enforcement.
- Performs various emergency and potentially life-saving functions such as providing initial medical response such as CPR, rescuing people from hazardous conditions, and conducting searches.
- Performs general upkeep and maintenance on assigned vehicles.
- Performs other duties as directed.
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