Police Officer

About this role

<strong><u>Primary Reason Why Classification Exists</u></strong><br>To perform routine law enforcement work including patrolling the city, responding to service calls, and performing routine investigations<br><br><strong><u>Distinguishing Features of the Class</u></strong><br>An employee in this class is responsible for performing general duty law enforcement work for the field operations bureau of the city's police department. Work includes routine patrol, traffic accident and criminal investigation, police vehicle maintenance, serving criminal papers, traffic law enforcement, and responding to domestic disputes. This employee is highly visible in crime areas, and must be aggressive in preventing crime. This employee must have the ability to develop a positive public image. Tact and firmness, sound judgment, and a positive attitude are required. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work including the potential for physical harm. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Police Sergeant or other senior law enforcement officer or supervisor and is evaluated for effectiveness, visibility, compliance with standards, public support, and attainment of

Requirements

<ul> <li>Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, and procedures <li>Knowledge of departmental standard operating policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and ordinances <li>Knowledge of practices, materials, techniques, and equipment pertinent to job assignment <li>Skill in the use of firearms and other authorized law enforcement equipment <li>Ability and willingness to act quickly and properly in emergency situations <li>Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and the general public <li>Ability to express thoughts clearly both orally and in written reports <br> </ul>