(S)

Sedentary

(L)

Light

(M)

Medium

(H)

Heavy

(V)

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

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Code

 Essential Functions

1

M

Supervises personnel and equipment by scheduling staff and daily activities; enforcing policies and procedures, evaluating staff, directing and monitoring calls for service, taking citizen complaints, completing required reports, scheduling, coordinating and conducting training, enforcing laws, gathering information from the public or callers, processing crime scenes, making arrests, and preparing reports.

2

M

Directs the work of assigned areas by reviewing information, scheduling activities, working with the public, outside police agencies and law enforcement officials, evaluating staff performance, and monitoring equipment, vehicles, and expenditures.

3

S

Develops employees by identifying training areas, instructing officers, and scheduling and facilitating training.

4

M

Investigates activities and processes reports by documenting incidents, investigating cases, booking prisoners, completing arrest and incident reports, compiling statistics, and gathering information for further investigations.

5

M

Patrols assigned geographical areas and enforces laws and regulations by observing areas, responding to calls, enforcing traffic laws, investigating accidents, issuing citations, clearing roadways, conducting security checks, gathering information from the public or callers, processing crime scenes, interviewing callers, and making arrests.

6

S

Completes administrative tasks by conducting organizational studies, analyzing data, making procedural recommendations, developing goals and objectives, reviewing investigations, interpreting decisions, and assisting with budget implementation and preparation.

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate’s degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Experience

Over three years up to and including five years experience.

Supervision

Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or division within a department including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.  A first line supervisor typically performs these functions.

Human Collaboration Skills

Decisions regarding implementation of policies may be made. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations.  Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

Freedom to Act

The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices.  The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.

Technical Skills

Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Budget Responsibility

Position has limited fiscal responsibility.  May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations.  May monitor division or program/project level budget and expenditures.

Reading

Intermediate - Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Advanced - Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certification &
Other Requirements

Valid driver's license, Peace Officer Certification

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”-

Sedentary

Light

Medium

X

Heavy

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

C

Continuously

2/3 or more of the time.

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time.

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week.

N

Never

Never occurs.

-Physical Demand-

-Frequency-

-Brief Description-

Standing

F

Making presentations, observing work site, observing work duties, communicating with co-workers

Sitting

F

Desk work, meetings, driving

Walking

F

To other departments/offices, around work site

Lifting

O

Supplies, equipment

Carrying

O

Supplies, equipment

Pushing/Pulling

C

Equipment

Reaching

F

For supplies, for files

Handling

C

Paperwork

Fine Dexterity

C

Computer keyboard, telephone keypad

Kneeling

O

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crouching

F

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crawling

R

Inside attics/pipes/ditches

Bending

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Twisting

C

From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicle

Climbing

O

Stairs, ladders

Balancing

C

On ladders

Vision

F

Reading, computer screen, driving, observing work site

Hearing

F

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public, listening to equipment

Talking

F

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Foot Controls

C

Driving

Other
(specified if applicable)

C

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week

N

Never

Never occurs

-Description of Non-Physical Demands-

-Frequency-

Time Pressure

F

Emergency Situation

F

Frequent Change of Tasks

F

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

F

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

F

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

F

Tedious or Exacting Work

O

Noisy/Distracting Environment

O

Other (see 2 below)

N

Office Environment

X

     Vehicle

  X

Warehouse

     Outdoors

Shop

     Other (see 3 below)

Recreation/Neighborhood Center