DEFINITION The Police Officer is charged with the responsibility of
fulfilling the police mission at the primary level of execution.
Prevents and represses crime through patrol activities. Enforces City
ordinances, State and Federal laws, apprehends offenders and secures
compliance in lessor non-criminal matters. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Any
single position in this class will not usually perform all the duties
listed and some positions may involve duties which are not listed. \'
Patrols city, businesses and residential streets for purpose of
enforcing traffic and criminal laws; checks for suspicious persons and
vehicles. \' Responds to calls including citizen complaints, thefts,
family disputes, and juvenile complaints and takes appropriate action.
\' Initiates investigations of accidents, death and criminal complaints;
gathers evidence for prosecution; makes arrests and issues citations,
handles suspects as called for by law and department regulations. \'
Fingerprints and photographs suspects as arresting officer. \' Prepares
full and comprehensive written reports as required. \' Utilizes computer
to receive and transmit messages. \' Appears in court as witness, serves
writs, warrants and subpoenas. \' Keeps informed on current crime
problems and engages in tactical operations as directed; is constantly
aware of possible vice or narcotic violations, reporting such conditions
immediately to the department. \' Represents the department and the City
in community activities, educational programs and while in daily contact
with the public. \' Assists the public by answering inquiries regarding
directions, laws and ordinances, aids stranded motorists, conducts
vacation house checks, checks road conditions, street signs and street
lights, gives other assistance to public when needed. DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES \' Ability
to perform essential job functions as outlined by DPSST Job Task
Analysis. \' Ability to learn a considerable amount of factual material
such as laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances and procedures and apply
this knowledge on the job. \' Ability to comprehend and interpret laws,
statutes and regulations. \' Physical strength and agility to perform
the work of the class as determined by the Police Department. \' Ability
to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports. \' Ability to
understand sometimes complex oral and written instructions and to act
upon them accordingly. \' Ability to analyze situations quickly and
objectively and determine a proper course of action to be taken. \'
Ability to work effectively and courteously with the public, other
agencies and other employees. See City website for full job description:
https://www.cityofroseburg.org/departments/human-resources/employment