Police Patrol Officer

Police Officer

Under regular supervision, performs proactive police protection and crime prevention consistent with the mission, goals, and objectives of the City of Klamath Falls Police Department. Conducts criminal investigations leading to the identification, apprehension, and prosecution of criminals in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

The Police represents a working, partial leadership position within a law enforcement career ladder. To advance to Sergeant, incumbents must possess the education, experience, and certificates required by the position. Advancement potential exists to Lieutenant based on need and compliance with the stated qualifications.

Contact recruitment team member, Sgt. Morrie Smith : msmith@klamathfalls.city

Applicants must pass National Testing Network (NTN) law enforcement exam and Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT).

The City of Klamath Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Klamath Falls will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Detects and deters crime using community policing techniques and crime statistics.
• Works closely with the community to prevent crime through proactive education and enforcement practices.
• Reviews, analyzes and applies crime analysis data, including recognition of crime trends and patterns and develops intervention methods. Executes and evaluates plan with supervisor and other staff members to determine most efficient and effective police response.
• Performs administrative functions such as providing input into short- or long-term goals, training, budget, scheduling, equipment, and other special concerns.
• Investigates crime and traffic accidents by :

Interviewing victims and witnesses to gather detailed information. Interviewing and interrogating suspects in accordance with legal requirements.

Qualifications

Requires skill in communicating effectively in writing and verbally in situations which may be stressful. Requires strong interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate respect for diversity. Requires skill in cooperation, collaboration, and conflict resolution.

Ability to maintain the standards identified in the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. Ability to work on multiple investigations, as well as perform necessary patrol duties, traffic enforcement, community service, special assignments, and training as required. Ability to collect, process, and evaluate complex material and information. Ability to resolve situations by making appropriate decisions in highly stressful, rapidly deteriorating, and violent situations. Ability to safely operate police vehicles. Officers assigned a motorcycle must also have the ability to right the motorcycle to its center stand from a lying position and meet the training requirements of the Department. Ability to meet State standards in the use of vehicles, firearms, and other weapons and equipment in stressful, emergency conditions. Ability to learn to use specific computer software necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in a timely manner. Ability to prioritize work, perform multiple tasks, coordinate with other law enforcement agencies, service agencies, and departments and cope with competing and changing priorities. Ability to be flexible, adaptable and creative. Ability to speak effectively in public. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and protocols.

The physical demands described here (including lifting, mobility, movement, manual dexterity) are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In the performance of job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, speak, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb, including stairs and ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach, or crawl; smell; run short and moderate distances in foot pursuit; jump and dodge obstacles; lift and carry objects and people; drag and pull objects and people; push / pull heavy objects; use short and moderate duration force with subjects; use restraining devices; use restraining / control holds; and use hands / feet for self-defense. The employee may occasionally be required to engage in physically combative confrontations with resistant and possible violent individuals in order to subdue them. Manual dexterity and coordination are required during a majority of the work period. Dexterity is used while operating equipment such as cameras, calculators, vehicles, computers, laptops, firearms, alternative weapons, defensive tactics, etc.

In the performance of job duties, the employee may use the following tools and / or equipment : police vehicle, police radio; radar gun; handgun and other weapons as required; police baton; handcuffs; breathalyzer; telephone; cellular telephone; mobile data terminal; personal computer; copy and fax machines; first aid equipment; and, other equipment.

High school diploma or GED certification required. A bachelor's degree, law enforcement experience, and / or military experience is preferred. Basic DPSST Certificate following completion of training, within 12 months of employment date.

Requires a valid Oregon drivers license and driving record that meets the standards set by the City of Klamath Falls. Intoxilyzer certification within twelve (12) months of employment. CPR Certification.

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