Lateral Police Officer - APOST Certified

Overview

General Position Summary

• Potential $0 (zero) monthly Premium Cost for Individual Health/Dental benefits.
• RSA Retirement Benefits.
• If PT Test is passed, an Exercise Supplemental of $5,200 will be added to the base salary.

This position is a post-entry level/trainee position that conducts general duty police duties involving protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police Officer I is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area or an assigned shift. Work is performed in accordance with Departmental rules and regulations and established procedures.

At times, it involves personal danger. A Police Officer I must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion in meeting emergencies. Assignments and instructions are received from a superior officer who reviews work methods and results through reports and observation and is usually available to assist with difficult problems. Police Officer I is mostly assigned to uniform patrol but may be selected for assignment to other divisions and roles in temporary assignments, or more regularly based on recommendation for selection through a valid and approved departmental selection process, as authorized by the Chief of Police.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.

• Reports for duty at the specified time and place wearing the required uniform, and all equipment necessary to sustain themselves until the completion of the tour of duty.
• Provides high quality and effective public safety services to the public to enhance community safety and quality of life.
• Patrols assigned geographic area (zone) in a patrol vehicle, on foot, or on a bicycle (if so assigned) and monitors calls for service.
• Accounts for and maintains equipment and uniforms in a neat and orderly fashion and make certain they are properly groomed in compliance with Department policy.
• Records necessary and pertinent information disseminated at roll call; inspects, maintains and operates assigned police vehicle in compliance with Department policy, routine patrol, preliminary investigations and traffic regulation duties which may be performed in vehicles, motorcycles or on foot.
• Inspects assigned patrol area for unusual or hazardous conditions and takes appropriate action when such conditions are found.
• Inspects and prepares vehicle and associated equipment for proper maintenance and readiness of use.
• Conducts frequent business and residence checks within assigned area.
• Investigates all suspicious persons and circumstances encountered while on duty.
• Prepares and submits factual written and supplemental reports pertaining to assignments and any investigations necessary.
• Respond to reports of medical emergencies and mentally disabled subjects and places individuals in protective custody as needed (e.g., abused child, elderly or mentally ill adult)
• Conducts preventive patrol during unassigned time.
• Follows orders and instructions and coordinates activities with Police Department personnel and/or other public agencies (e.g., Fire Department, social service agencies) at call/incident
• Processes and transports prisoners.
• Pursues, apprehends and questions persons who violate laws and ordinances.
• Maintains substantive knowledge of pertinent City, State and Federal laws and ordinances and maintains substantive knowledge and adheres to all Department policies and procedures.
• Collects and preserves evidence at crime scenes.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up criminal investigations.
• Notify Investigative Division and provide briefing to relay information about the incident.
• Request other Department and external resources (e.g., supervisor, assist units, K-9, Traffic, Fire) as needed.
• Presents testimony in courts of law.
• Assist other officers with investigations or back-up as may be required.
• Must be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
• Use force (e.g., control techniques, taser, baton, chemical agents, firearm) when necessary to restrain or control a violent or resisting person and completes related documentation
• Evacuate persons from dangerous situations (e.g., fire, chemical spill, bomb threat)
• Rescue persons in life threatening situations (e.g., officer down, drowning person, traffic crash victim) if possible, including requesting specialized response units or other agencies

• Administer basic first aid or other medical attention when necessary (e.g., CPR, control bleeding, treat choking, AED).
• Identify hazards to life and property (e.g., downed power lines, flooded streets, malfunctioning or damaged to traffic control devices) and take appropriate action or make notifications to responsible agencies.

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