Police Officer

Overview

Open Until Filled

Starting annual salary $49,489-$60,737 ($22.66-$27.81 an hour) depending on certification

FLSA : Non-Exempt

BARGAINING : AFSCME Local 601

General Purpose

A police officer is responsible for the efficient performance of required duties conforming to the rules, regulations, and general orders contained herein. Duties shall consist of, but are not limited to, general police responsibilities necessary to the safety and good order of the community. A police officer shall :

• Identify criminal offenders and criminal activity and where appropriate, apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings.
• Reduce the opportunities for the commission of crime through preventive patrol and other measures.
• Aid people who are in danger of physical harm.
• Facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
• Identify potentially serious law enforcement or governmental problems.
• Promote and preserve the peace.
• Provide emergency services.
• Will work weekends, holidays, unscheduled overtime and night shift.

The police officer position is non-supervisory. Police officer duties are performed on an assigned shift under the general guidance of the Police Chief or Sergeant.

Essential Duties

Specific Duties and Responsibilities :

PATROL INCLUDES

(2) Inspects the vehicle at the beginning of the tour of duty for any defects or missing equipment. Immediately reports all defects and damage sustained to the proper authority and completes all reports and forms required by current procedures.

(3)Removes the keys whenever the patrol car is left unattended for any reason.

(4)Uses only vehicles assigned by the supervisor.

(5)Operates the radio according to FCC regulations and current departmental procedures.

(6)Ensures that the assigned vehicle's gas tank is full at the beginning of shift.

Specific duties and responsibilities : traffic patrol.

Non-Essential Duties

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position, if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Equipment Used

Equipment to be used by Police Personnel includes, but is not limited to : Computers, Fax Machine, Copiers, Sleuth Computer Program, Microsoft Office Programs, Cameras (Video & Still), Digital Recorders (video and audio), Tape Recorders, Firearms, Handcuffs, Expandable Baton, OC Spray, Radio, Police Vehicle with various emergency equipment, Templates, Various Measuring devices, Radar, Police Tazers, Flares, and various other equipment as necessary.

Physical Demands

Must be able to frequently lift and / or move heavy objects or persons. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to sit, stand, talk and hear. Must be able to use hands and fingers to feel objects and / or control them. Must be able to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, run and physically subdue combative subjects.

The employee is required to perform shift work which may include days, evening, and nights including weekends and holidays.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed inside / outside in all types of weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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