Police Officer

About this role

<strong><u>Summary</u></strong><br>Performs and provides police services to the public with a commitment to the primary goals of protection of life, property, and maintenance of order. Protects the rights of all individuals. Performs limited administrative, supervisory, and leadership duties as assigned. <br><br>DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class participates in crime prevention activities, the arrest, apprehension, and prosecution of offenders, recovery of stolen and missing property, assistance to the sick and injured, enforcement of noncriminal ordinances and engages citizens to build community relationships and partnerships. An employee in this class effectively manages time and prioritizes efforts. The employee utilizes discretion in selecting which of several options is the best solution to the problem at hand and handles situations appropriately through effective communication, mediation, and interpersonal skills. The employee interacts with citizens and coworkers for input and feedback to meet specific goals and objectives through effective communication, mediation, and interpersonal skills, participates in decision-making activities, and intera

Requirements

<strong><u>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</u></strong><br>• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, local ordinances, and the policies and procedures of the Davidson Police Department. <br>• Knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods, and equipment, especially as relates to community policing, problem-oriented policing, directed patrol, and conducting initial criminal investigations. <br>• Knowledge and understanding of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures. <br>• Skill in the use of firearms, other police equipment, and police tactics in the course of their duties as a police officer, including but not limited to, application of defensive tactics, collection/preservation/submission of evidence, surveillance/intelligence gath