Police Officer

DEFINITION :

To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of law and order; and to carry out special assignments in the protection of life and property.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED :

Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant, and technical and functional supervision from a Police Corporal.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

• Patrol city in radio-equipped car or by other means; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of city, county, state and federal laws; conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, death and other incidents.
• Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence, testify and present evidence in court.
• Investigate crimes against property, persons, narcotics and vice-related crimes, traffic accidents and related incidents.
• Gather evidence using a variety of methods and techniques, including taking photographs, lifting fingerprints, tracing movements and talking with informants.
• Present information upon completion of investigations to the District Attorney's Office for filing charges; appear in court, as directed.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas; file complaints; perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.
• Prepare reports on arrest, traffic violation, impounded property and other case reports.
• Check buildings for physical security; report street lamps or traffic signals that are not working; report or remove traffic hazards.
• Detain drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Conduct surveillance of known suspected criminal activity.
• Attend meetings with civic groups; participate in and conduct public awareness / education programs at schools.
• Maintain contacts with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good partnerships with the general public.
• Direct and control pedestrians and vehicular traffic at emergency or other congested traffic situations.
• May assist in training new officers in areas such as traffic enforcement, safety, report writing and policy procedures.
• May be assigned to work special areas such as drug enforcement, DARE, canine, or other assignments.
• Attend meetings, seminars and training sessions as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge of :

Ability To :

Experience :

Work well with co-workers and customers.

Training :

License or Certificate :

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