Police Officer Recruit

Police Officer Recruit

Under supervision, performs general law enforcement duties; assists in criminal investigations; supports crime prevention and juvenile intervention efforts; and undertakes special assignments to protect life and property. Performs related duties as assigned. This position requires availability for shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Police Officer Recruits are the entry-level classification within the Police Department. The Police Officer Recruits are assigned to attend a P.O.S.T. certified basic Police Academy. During the academy, recruits will receive a Police Officer / Recruit salary. Upon successful completion of the academy, recruits are eligible for appointment to the classification of Police Officer and will receive the corresponding salary. Appointment as a Police Officer is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all training requirements.

The following is a list of typical duties assigned to the Police Officer Recruit. The duties included on this list are examples and are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.

• Investigates crimes.
• Arrests suspects and assists in the booking and processing of criminal offenders.
• Receives and documents citizen complaints.
• Conducts patrols of public areas, including bars and hotels, to identify and address suspicious or disorderly activity.
• Prepares and submits clear, accurate, and thorough written reports.

Education, Training & Experience :

Licenses, Certifications and / or other Special Requirements :

A high degree of general intelligence, verbal facility, memory, and adaptability is required.

Ability to understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and regulations, together with an aptitude for law enforcement.

Ability to analyze situations and act quickly in emergencies.

Ability to write clear and accurate reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the general public.

Keen observation and the ability to remember names, faces and details of incidents.

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. While performing the required duties for this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle and operate objects, controls and equipment. Will occasionally use arms, legs, and back to reach, climb, crouch, crawl, lift and / or move more than 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally work in outside weather and environmental conditions and will occasionally participate in field activities consistent with the duties of a police officer recruit.