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Police Officer
JOB OBJECTIVES
Perform
law enforcement and crime prevention work; patrol an
assigned area for the prevention of crime and the
maintenance of law and order; perform investigative work and
other special assignments; and, perform a variety of
technical law enforcement tasks.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive general supervision from a Police
Sergeant. Exercise no supervision.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES - May include, but
are not limited to, the following:
Patrol City
in radio-equipped car; answer calls for the protection of
life and property and the enforcement of City, county, and
state laws; conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations
of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups,
death, and other criminal incidents as assigned. Coordinate
and conduct complete and detailed investigations of crimes
involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and
property, and crimes involving vice, gambling, and narcotics
violations. Patrol the City and respond to calls related to
traffic incidents and any other required emergencies;
observe, monitor, and control routine and unusual traffic
conditions; assist and advise motorists and enforce traffic
safety laws. Collect and preserve evidence at accident
scenes; lift fingerprints; draw sketches; take photographs.
Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants,
and witnesses; interrogate suspects; search and transport
prisoners; testify and present evidence in court. Serve
warrants and subpoenas; keep up to date on laws and
procedures required for processing warrants; retrieve and
request information involving arrests and subpoenas; file
complaints and perform other work related to the processing
of misdemeanor and felony complaints. Contact and cooperate
with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to
the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of
offenses. Prepare reports of arrests made, activities
performed, and unusual incidents observed. Stop drivers who
are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers
against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests
as necessary. Maintain contact with citizens regarding
potential law enforcement problems and preserve good
relationships with the general public. Administer first aid
as necessary. Perform related duties, as assigned.
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE - needed to
complete position accountabilities
Knowledge of:
Offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory.
Self defense tactics. Interviewing and interrogation
techniques.
Ability to:
Learn police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime
prevention, traffic control, investigation, and
identification techniques, equipment, police records and
reports, and first aid techniques. Learn criminal law and
criminal procedure with particular reference to the
apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing
misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence
pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of
evidence in traffic and criminal cases. Observe accurately
and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places. Learn
to use and care for firearms. Think and act quickly in
emergencies and judge situations and people accurately.
Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio
system. Understand and carry out oral and written
directions in an independent manner. Meet the physical
requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the
assigned duties.
Experience and Training:
Any
combination of experience and training that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would
be:
Experience:
No
experience is required.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade,
supplemented by additional specialized training (or
college-level course work) in law enforcement or a related
field. Associate of Arts or Sciences degree is desirable.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements:
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally,
and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in
excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual acuity correctable to 20/40 or better.
Work Environment:
Position is subject to outside environmental conditions: No
effective protection from weather. Position may be subject
to extreme heat or cold for periods of more than one hour.
Position is subject to noise and/or vibration. Position is
subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts,
mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, appropriate Police
certification issued by the Arizona Peace Officer's
Standards and Training Board. Possession of, or ability to
obtain, an appropriate, valid Arizona driver's license.
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Revised: 4/00
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