Primary Duties
Under the direction and supervision of a patrol sergeant and corporal, provides basic law enforcement services consistent with federal, state and local laws, and Division rules and regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
· Operates a vehicle in patrolling assigned areas;
· Answers calls for service;
· Enforces state statutes and city ordinances;
· Conducts investigations;
· Protects crime scenes and collects evidence and information;
· Identifies suspects, conducts interviews and interrogations, apprehends and arrest offenders;
· Participates and assists in conducting programs and special assignments;
· Conducts search and seizure;
· Provides emergency assistance;
· Issues citations, warnings, parking tickets and vehicle defects;
· Investigates motor vehicle collisions;
· Performs motor vehicle stops;
· Develops and maintains cooperative interpersonal relationships;
· Prepares reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed;
· Reads work-related documents and materials;
· Testifies and presents evidence in court;
· Mediates conflict;
· Enforces DUI and other alcohol and drug violations;
· Attends in-service training;
· Assists other agencies;
· Monitors suspicious activity;
· Assists Fire Division with rescue calls and traffic control;
· Maintains assigned equipment;
· Communicates well with individuals of different social and economic backgrounds;
· Assists with special events;
· Transports and processes prisoners;
· Serves as Field Training Officer as assigned;
· Performs other duties as assigned.