Police Officer

DEFINITION

By submitting your application, you will be placed on a hiring roster that will be used to fill future vacancies of Sworn Officers at the Green River Police Department.

Under direction, patrol an assigned area and investigate incidents in the enforcement of law and order to protect life and property. Perform special assignments as assigned.

SUPERVISION

• The Police Officer reports to a Police Sergeant (and, indirectly, to a Police Captain).
• This position may exercise technical and function al supervision over part-time staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following functions & duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address City needs and changing business practices.

Operate an automobile in patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations.

Respond to radio and telephone dispatches and appear at scenes of disorder or crime; conduct crime scene investigations.

Note and report traffic hazards.

Assist in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies; investigate and prepare reports on accidents, offenses, and dam age to property; provide directions and information.

Make arrests; issue citations; serve warrants and subpoenas; give verbal warnings; prepare reports on arrests and property impounded.

Observe and check doors to determine that buildings are secure; perform specialized work; carry out crime prevention, DARE, Special Response Team, barricade and hostage situations, mounted and bicycle patrol, use of training in special equipment, or field and other training programs; issue citations for parking and moving violations; escort parades and processions.

Perform as a school resource officer, nuisance enforcement officer, or work restitution supervisor, as assigned.

Inspect establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment; intervene in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; perform initial and follow-up investigations of crimes involving adults and juveniles; investigate complaints; interrogate victims, witnesses, and persons whose actions are suspicious; impound and tag evidence.

Continue to train in law enforcement areas and subjects.

Speak before school and civic groups as required.

Appear in court as arresting officer; transport prisoners.

Assist the Fire and other departments.

Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Knowledge of :

Skill to :

Ability to :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education / Experience :

Minimum Age :

License / Certification :

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment : Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites; availability for shift work.

Applicants who are offered employment are required to pass a comprehensive law enforcement background investigation (including FBI fingerprint check), job-related physical exam, drug screening test and driver license check.

The City of Green River provides an excellent benefit package for full-time positions. Some of the items included are : City-Paid

Voluntary

Life Insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Plans

Deferred Compensation Plans

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