Police Officer

Police Officer

Responsible for protecting life and property within the City of Madras through the enforcement of state criminal laws, traffic laws, and local ordinances. Provides crime prevention, detection, investigation, and the apprehension of criminal offenders. Works with community members, businesses and other groups to meet the mission, vision, and goals of the city and Police Department through partnership. Performs related law enforcement duties as required.

This is a certified law enforcement position responsible for ensuring public safety through proactive patrol and presence, community engagement, and proper enforcement of laws and regulations. The role responds to requests for assistance and information and working collaboratively with people to solve problems associated with crime and community livability issues.

While many duties are routine, the position may involve high-stress situations. The position operates under moderate supervision, with activities and work reviewed to ensure sound judgement, adherence to laws, policies and procedures, and outcomes aligned with the department's mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

The position operates in a 24-hour environment with varied shifts, including weekends and holidays. Officers must be willing to work 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift assignments. Officers must be willing to work day-shift, swing-shift, or graveyard-shift assignments, depending on operational needs.

Essential Functions

• Carries out the mission of the agency as defined in the mission statement; models and promotes the core values of the department; uses independent judgement to evaluate complex situations and determine the appropriate police response to support the mission of the police department and the city.
• Patrol streets, alleys, roads, business and residential areas of the city and interacts with the public to detect and prevent crime and enhance community livability and public safety.
• Responds to crime scenes, traffic scenes, and emergency situations; administers first-aid and requests medical services as necessary; examines situation and records vital information regarding causes and circumstances.
• Investigates motor vehicle crashes, criminal complaints and completes reports; makes arrests or issues citations when appropriate.
• Conducts investigations concerning various types of crimes and complaints; takes statements and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; collects and processes evidence.
• Enforces state and local laws and ordinances; serves arrest and search warrants.
• Prepares full and comprehensive reports and forms necessary to file felony and misdemeanor charges; conducts follow-up investigations; prepares criminal cases for prosecution; refers non-criminal situations to appropriate source and assists as appropriate; testifies in legal proceedings.
• Demonstrates a commitment to community-oriented police work and assists with solving community livability issues; performs community liaison activities and maintains positive public relations with community members; renders assistance to the public.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies and city departments as needed; maintains contact with court officials and other city officials in the performance of police operations and activities.
• Complies with safe work practices and contributes to the safety of co-workers and the public; maintains department equipment, supplies and facilities in clean, orderly and working conditions.
• Demonstrates consistent, regular, and reliable work attendance in varying shifts and assignments; participates in departmental meetings and trainings.

Standard Job Factors

Communication : Regularly communicates with internal and external members, partners, and other stakeholders to convey organizational direction and objectives, negotiate, gain cooperation, and build cooperative relationships.

Complexity : Operates in a non-standard and unpredictable environment, often involving complex, difficult, or unusual situations, requiring flexible solutions, and frequent decision making.

Autonomy : Works with moderate autonomy, in a dynamic environment, with broad guidance, requiring the use of sound judgement and flexibility to determine the best course of action.

Impact of Errors : Error in certain aspects of work assignments can result in significant legal ramification and have a substantial impact on the reputation of the department and city.

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Experience and Special Requirements

Physical Demands

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Work Environment

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