Certified Police Officer

Overview

The Town of Sykesville, Maryland is seeking qualified applicants interested in a career in a progressive, community-oriented police organization. The Police Department is seeking candidates that will apply life experiences and education to communicate effectively, solve problems and resolve conflicts. This is a town government role in law enforcement.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of police duties essential to the preservation of law and order in the Town of Sykesville; ensures public safety, controls traffic and responds to calls for service; Employs the concepts of Community Policing on a daily basis; performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Patrols assigned residential and business sections of the Town via patrol car, bicycle or on foot, to ensure preservation of law and order;
• Maintains vigilance for infractions of criminal and motor vehicle laws and compliance with prescribed ordinances, employing appropriate measures to maintain peace and prevent criminal acts;
• Investigates reports of violation of Town, County, State and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances;
• Conducts investigations of crimes and accidents, as required;
• Collects and preserves evidence, both photographic and physical; interviews witnesses and interrogates suspects; notifies specialty units or divisions as deemed necessary;
• Serves warrants, issues summonses, juvenile complaints; makes arrests as necessary, observing the rules of safety and self-protection, using minimum force necessary;
• Responds to domestic assaults and other disturbances, employing adequate and necessary measures;
• Prepares reports as required by departmental regulations after making diligent inquiry and assuring that the reports are truthful and concise;
• Testifies in Juvenile Court, District Court, Circuit Court and before the Grand Jury regarding traffic violations and criminal investigations;
• Monitors police radio and telephone communications, receives and transmits messages relating to public safety matters;
• Ensures orderly conduct of public gatherings and meetings;
• Provides escort for persons requiring special protection or assistance;
• Directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic to ensure safety and preclude congestion of Town thoroughfares;
• Checks Town Parks for public safety and criminal violations;
• Operates radar / laser unit and testifies to its operation in courts of law;
• Administers blood alcohol tests and prepares reports pertaining thereto;
• Participates in an active public relations program;
• Cooperates with members of other law enforcement agencies upon request, within the scope of departmental practices;
• Keeps supervisor informed of unusual or detrimental situations;
• Maintains positive relationships with Town staff and the public;
• Keeps informed on current department practices by attending workshops and educational programs or reading specialized literature; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The employee is expected to perform or possess the following :

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Education and Experience

Other Details

This job description is focused on the essential duties, responsibilities, and requirements for the Chief of Police role with the Town of Sykesville. It is not exhaustive of all duties or conditions that may be encountered.

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