ESSENTIAL DUTIES PERFORMED
• Works on assigned shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigations and first aid at accidents, and the detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct using own judgment in deciding course of action required to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance;
• Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to detect criminal activity, preserve the peace and enforce the law; provides assistance to persons in distress or needing help;
• Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, etc. and takes appropriate law enforcement action;
• Undertakes community oriented and problem-solving strategies, and assists citizens with such matters as crime prevention, traffic safety, etc.;
• Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits, obtaining evidence and compiling information regarding these crimes;
• Interviews suspects and witnesses, preserves evidence, arrests violators;
• Prepares cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities;
• Conducts patrol activities including directing traffic, investigation of reported or observed violations of law, etc.;
• Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about Department activities;
• Apprehends individuals suspected and/or accused of criminal activities and provides safe custody to the appropriate correctional facility;
• Effects an arrest forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints, subdues resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense;
• Operates a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and night; in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions;
• Exercises independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used;
• Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications;
• Loads, unloads, aims and fires from a variety of body positions, handguns, shotguns and other agency firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification;
• Pursue fleeing suspects which may involve quickly entering and exiting law enforcement patrol vehicles; lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling up oneself over obstacles, jumping down from elevated surfaces, climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles, ditches and streams; crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriers.
• Perform searches of people, vehicles, building and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long periods of time, detaining people and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons;
• Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile view and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include directing traffic for long periods of time, administering and summoning emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas;
• Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits and warrants;
• Serves as a liaison with local, regional and state law enforcement to receive and convey information, assist with ongoing investigations, gather intelligence, etc.;
• Must report to work as scheduled and on time; demonstrating regular and predictable attendance;
• Prepares and submits reports when required; using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations;
• Prepares for and testifies in court;
• Performs other related duties as required and / or assigned.
OTHER DUTIES PERFORMED
• Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities;
• Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operating activities;
• Serves as a member of various employee teams;
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