POLICE OFFICER

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY : Responsible for performing general Police services, including protection of lives and property, enforcement of laws, investigation of crimes, and providing general assistance to the public. A high degree of independence and initiative is exercised while performing these duties in accordance with Department policies and procedures, City Ordinances, and State Laws.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas of the City on foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle to maintain the general order and peace; to deter, prevent, and discover the commission of crime; and to enforce traffic and parking laws and regulations.
• Responds to crimes in progress, accidents, natural disasters, fires, citizen complaints and other calls for the benefit of the citizens of the City.
• Conducts security checks in designated patrol area of businesses, residences, parks, and other public properties.
• Takes appropriate action at emergency, accident, and crime scenes; identifies, gathers, and secures evidence; aids victims or injured persons; identifies and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; and photographs, sketches, or draws diagrams of the scenes.
• Prepares accurate and timely incident and other reports as needed.
• Assists and cooperates with Department specialists and other law enforcement personnel and agencies as needed.
• Identifies, pursues, and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts; books arrestees / prisoners.
• Conducts searches of persons, vehicles, residences, or open spaces.
• Serves warrants.
• Carries, maintains, and uses firearms or other assigned law enforcement equipment, such as batons, chemical deterrents and tasers.
• Renders credible testimony in a court of law.
• Renders aid as a first responder to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or illness. Investigates criminal and non-criminal incidents, including collection, preservation and analysis of evidence; and preparation of related investigative and other reports. Works with attorneys and other law enforcement personnel to prepare court cases.
• Performs assignment in any Division as directed.
• Provides citizens of the City with assistance as needed.
• Performs such other duties as are regularly assigned to Bellevue Police Officers.
• Attendance at the assigned work location is an essential function.

Essential Knowledge, Skills And Ability

Physical Demands

Work duties may be performed indoors or outdoors, day or night, and may require extensive physical activity. This includes standards approved by the Department while wearing protective equipment, such as ballistic vests and duty belts; running, jumping, lifting and carrying; driving emergency vehicles; and exposure to various environmental conditions.

Qualifications, Education, Certification, And / Or Licenses

Working Conditions

Police work is performed indoors and outdoors and requires a variety of physical activities. Conditions include weather extremes and the need to wear ballistic body armor and equipment. Some duties are performed inside a vehicle for long periods. May encounter environmental hazards and varied conditions.

Note

The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the City.

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