POLICE OFFICER-FULL TIME

POLICE OFFICER

City of South Daytona

POSITION OBJECTIVES

Performs a wide variety of policy and law enforcement duties including the protection of property, crime detection,

and public safety. This class is characterized by the use of independent judgment in the application of police

principles and knowledge of laws in responding to emergency or difficult situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil or emergency situations; directs activities on site until relieved by superior officer; provides emergency medical assistance; controls traffic; ensures general public safety
• Detects and prevents criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas; notes possible criminal occurrences and takes steps to prevent criminal actions; promotes crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating a good rapport with area citizens.
• Secures crime scenes; investigates accidents in assigned area and assists other officers; protects evidence, takes testimony from witnesses and assists Detectives in specialized investigations
• Enforces traffic laws and vehicle codes and promotes traffic safety; notes illegal or unsafe driving practices and advises or makes arrests as appropriate; directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions, and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety.
• Prepares a variety of daily and other reports related to crimes, accidents, and other duties; maintains logs, completes forms, and prepares dispositions and reports as requested.
• Provides a variety of related police services; transports and fingerprints prisoners, provides assistance to motorists, resolves domestic disturbances, gives talks before civic groups, and testifies in court.
• Follow-up on reported criminal activity to seek proactive means to reduce future occurrences
• Performs monthly checks on sex offenders and predators within the city.

(The above are the essential functions required to perform the position of Police Officer. These are intended only as

illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the

position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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 essential functions.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL DESIGNATION

This position is designated as essential Personnel. Essential Personnel are those who serve in job functions that are

essential to the City's operations and / or its citizens and which are required to be maintained during any severe

weather or other emergency condition. Essential Personnel may be required to report to or remain at work during

any event deemed to be an emergency by the City of South Daytona.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of the personnel so classified. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description. The City of South Daytona is an equal-opportunity employer. By clicking on "APPLY NOW" you are acknowledging that you have read the job description.