Police Officer; Certified

The Ault Police Department is hiring for the position of Police Officer. Please read the requirements of this position carefully and apply via our website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./jobs

I. NATURE OF WORK The Police Officer is a safety-sensitive position that is involved with the complex and specialized activities required to maintain civil order, the preservation of the public peace, protection of life and property, detection and prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, knowledge and enforcement of laws and ordinances. Each Officer will be held to a high standard of performance within that structure.

The Police Officer reports to a Sergeant.

II. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Individuals work under the direct supervision of the Police Sergeant to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.

III. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None;
Higher tenured Officers may serve as a temporary shift supervisor in the absence of the Sergeant.

IV. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The below list is intended to illustrate the responsibilities of the position and is not all-encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time:

• Regularly patrols throughout the community, performs complex investigations, renders service, enforces traffic and criminal laws and generally provides for the safety of the public
• Patrols school zones and performs routine business checks
• Attends Town functions to stay connected to the community
• Performs first aid and lifesaving aid within the scope of training, when necessary
• Responds to calls regarding public disturbances, complaints, criminal or emergency situations, provides emergency medical assistance, as necessary
• Enforces traffic laws, vehicle codes and promotes traffic safety, notes illegal or unsafe driving practices and advises or makes arrests, as appropriate; investigates accidents, directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety
• Detects and prevents criminal activities by surveillance of commercial and residential areas, investigates suspicious activity 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 good rapport with citizens
• Remains alert for stolen property and wanted or missing persons
• Provides code enforcement and animal control activities, as needed, issues appropriate citations and takes immediate action to mitigate problems and disputes
• Processes suspects and completes appropriate computer research to investigate criminal history prior to their release, may transport suspects to detention facilities as necessary
• Investigates, protects and preserves crime scenes and assists other officers, protects evidence, takes testimony from witnesses, and assists detectives in specialized investigations, follows up on cases, may photograph and/or sketch crime scenes and accidents
• Communicates effectively with fellow officers or other law enforcement agencies to aid in the suppression of crime or apprehension of criminals and recovery of stolen property
• Effectively interacts with other jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies and courts of law
• Thoroughly prepares written reports and memorandums summarizing information
• Professionally testifies in court regarding policing duties and works with prosecution attorneys, must be a credible witness
• May conduct or assist with in-depth investigations involving felonies or other serious offenses and works closely with District Attorneys regarding cases
• Complies with department policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws and ordinances, and general literature pertaining to policing, analyzes and interprets legal codes and criminal evidence
• Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents, is responsible for the safety of self, others, materials and equipment, uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures, reports all accidents and damage to Town property
• Responsible for ensuring proper…