Police Officer Trinidad

Position: Police Officer City of Trinidad

The purpose of this job is to protect life and property by enforcing all City statutes/ordinances and State laws/regulations for which the Police Department is accountable. Duties and responsibilities include patrolling assigned locations; discovering and preventing commission of crime; apprehending criminals and offenders; writing citations and making arrests; conducting investigations; mediating disputes; administering first aid; performing traffic control functions; preparing/maintaining documentation;

and providing information/assistance to the general public.

CULTURAL VALUES and

COMPETENCIES:

The mission of every employee at the City of Trinidad is to deliver exceptional value and quality of life through PRIDE. Each employee is measured by the ability to adhere to the City’s core values of Purpose, Responsibility, Integrity, Dependability and Excellence.

POSITION

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority.
• Communicate with customers to ensure that where possible they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed.
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization’s mission and vision.
• Exhibit pride in Self, the Department, the City and the Community; conduct self in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty and ethical behavior.
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner.
• Participate in personal growth opportunities and attend training designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization.
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered.
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives.
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences.

ORGANIZATION

COMPETENCIES:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments.
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development.
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks.
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions.
• Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently.
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications.
• Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance.
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Ability to analyze situations quickly and make independent decisions based on sound reasoning, good judgment, established procedures and proper interpretation of City ordinances.
• Ability to perform duties independently and with initiative.
• Ability to assist in training programs and instruct employees on new equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while being able to maintain a professional and courteous attitude.
• Demonstrate strong organization skills and a willingness to be pro-active and accept new challenges.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to prioritize projects and daily workload.
• Knowledge of computers and programs, utilities, and municipal operations.
• Operate a Personal Computer and be familiar with current computer software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook). Set up and type a variety of letters, memos, reports, maintain moderately complex administrative reports from such records.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with superiors and subordinates.
• Ability to quickly analyze situations and make independent decisions based on sound reasoning, good judgement, and established procedures.
• Ability to carry out activities of enforcement.
• Ability to make presentations to groups.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the direct supervision of the Patrol Sergeant. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City of Trinidad retains the right to modify or change the essential duties and additional functions of the job at any time without notice. Examples of duties are not intended to be all- inclusive or restrictive.)

• Enforces all City and State codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
• Patrols…