Officer, Police

Police Officers work under the immediate supervision of their supervisor and are responsible for performing general police duties, processes and operations of life and property through the enforcement of Federal and State laws as well as municipal ordinances. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and department policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned as needed)

1. Responds to dispatched calls for service according to department guidelines.
2. Operates emergency vehicles according to department guidelines.
3. Pursues subjects on foot involving running, jumping, crawling, and climbing over, under and around obstacles.
4. Arrests, detains, and apprehends a variety of subjects by use of physical means when/if necessary.
5. Patrols businesses, residential areas, and city parks on foot, by bicycle or by patrol car.
6. Performs prolonged standing or walking when patrolling on foot.
7. Assists motorists and enforces motor vehicle and criminal laws, including issuing citations and making arrests.
8. Processes and books, guards, and escorts arrestees.
9. Administers Breathalyzer tests on suspected intoxicated persons
10. Deals with juvenile offenders and assists other law enforcement agencies.
11. Protects, and processes crime scenes and assists other police functions when requested.
12. Collects and protects evidence.
13. Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects.
14. Investigates conditions and causes of accidents; prepares accident reports; directs traffic and controls activities in disaster areas.
15. Makes contacts with business owners and residents to assist them in addressing problems of a law enforcement nature.
16. Conducts self-initiated activities such as traffic stops and citizen contacts in accordance with department guidelines.
17. Performs daily maintenance and equipment checks on department issued equipment.
18. Maintains a professional appearance through upkeep and maintenance of clothing, duty equipment and oneself.
19. Testifies in court and submits reports as required.
20. Becomes and remains familiar with municipal features, geographic locations, known offenders, neighborhood routines, and potential problem areas.
21. Participates in department and assigned training.
22. Serves as a community resource for residents and directs them to appropriate agencies and organizations to deal with community problems.
23. Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
24. Utilizes department resources or provides support to police functions related to specific skills identifiers to which assigned. In these cases, the officer may be identified by a more definitive work title and will have a skills identifier appended to this job description.).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

As required but limited to specific assignments with ranked supervisor oversight. These specific assignments will have no Human Resource administrative authorities like disciplinary, evaluating, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to meet department's physical standards.
2. Be a citizen of the United States.
3. Possess a valid Driver's License.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Have the formal educational required by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards.

1. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of law enforcement and detention facilities.
2. Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
3. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of law enforcement and detention facilities.
4. Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
5. Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource and organizational management.
6. Knowledge of investigative techniques.
7. Knowledge of law enforcement administration practices and procedures.
8. Knowledge of state and federal laws governing law enforcement action.

86 hours + Possible Overtime
Panama Schedule