This position is responsible for maintaining law and order and protecting property in the City. The incumbent may be assigned to a specialty area within the department based on needs.
Requirements
- Receives and responds to dispatched calls; investigates crime by gathering information from suspects, victims and witnesses; takes appropriate action.
- Maintains and operates all assigned equipment.
- Issues citations and/or makes arrest for violations of laws including traffic violations and local ordinances.
- Prepares incident and accident reports.
- Attends court and testifies about cases investigated or written reports.
- Assists with crowd control and security assignments at public gathering or incident scenes.
- Provides assistance to the public as needed; provides information and guidance regarding victims’ rights; assess victims; renders aid to injured prior to EMS arrival.
- Attends and participates in daily roll call including inspection and training prior to going on duty.
- Participates in training programs to improve knowledge and skills; may serve as Field Training Officer.
- Conducts inquiries on state and national crime information networks for outstanding warrants, license status, vehicle registrations, administrative messages, etc.
- Reports hazards on roadways within City limits.
- Protects the property and civil rights of persons placed in custody.
- Collects and preserves evidence from crime scenes including fingerprinting, collecting blood samples, photographing crime scenes, etc.
- Transport City revenue from City Hall to designated financial institutions.
- Participates in community-oriented policing programs such as the Citizens Police Academy, C.O.P.S, and related activities; meets with neighborhood residents; gives presentations and responds to questions and concerns; educates citizens on how to protect themselves from criminal activity.
- Serves as court bailiff as needed.
- Provides security for special events.
- Responds to traffic complaints such as speeding, running red lights, running stop signs, obstructing an intersection, etc., from citizens.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
