Police Officer

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REPORTS TO : Police Corporal

EMPLOYMENT STATUS : Regular Full-time, Non-Exempt

SUMMARY :

Performs a variety of law enforcement work associated with patrol, traffic, safety and investigations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Patrol an assigned area of the city in a radio-equipped vehicle to preserve law and order, including checking businesses / residences and discovering / preventing the commission of crimes and enforcing State and municipal laws and ordinances.
• Respond to calls involving automobile accidents, robberies, assaults, fights, domestic disturbances and other criminal activity.
• Identify witnesses, conduct preliminary investigations, and generally re-establish law and order at the scene.
• Take control of a crime scene until a command staff member arrives.
• Complete accurate and timely reports.
• Enforce traffic laws and ordinances by checking vehicle speed and issuing warnings and / or citations when violations are observed.
• Prepare reports to document the facts of an incident and facilitate the apprehension, prosecution and conviction of the perpetrator.
• Appear in court to present evidence and sworn testimony.
• May serve as a School Resource Officer, including enhancing and implementing national curriculum for drug education for elementary students.
• May work with a K-9 partner.
• Arrest, question and transport suspects and / or persons with outstanding arrest warrants to jail facilities.
• Ensure that arrested persons are processed (booked) into jail in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and Police Department procedures.
• Answer citizen questions regarding the City of Poplar Bluff Code / ordinances and State / Federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Applications and resumes can be submitted via www.poplarbluff-mo.gov or at City Hall, 501 Vine Street, Poplar Bluff, MO. The City of Poplar Bluff is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

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