Public Safety Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Patrols a designated area of the City in a patrol car: prevents and discovers commission of crimes; apprehends and arrests criminals and offenders; signs and serves warrants; enforces vehicle and traffic laws; conducts property checks when residents are out of town; and makes police presence known in a manner that contributes toward deterrence of law violations.

Answers calls and radio complaints involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors, felonies, burglaries and a wide variety of domestic-related disturbances involving, but not limited to, assistance with mentally or physically ill persons, neglected children, etc.

Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries in attempts to make proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities.

Conducts major and minor accident investigations and preliminary investigations at the scenes of crimes: conducts larceny and burglary investigations; administers first-aid to persons; gathers evidence; and locates and questions witnesses in court.

Transports prisoners as needed: transports doctors and nurses during inclement weather; and transports and/or escorts monies to and from banks.

Directs traffic as required: maintains traffic during special events such as parades.

Performs firefighting duties as needed or assigned: raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment; ventilates burning buildings; removes persons from danger and resuscitates if necessary; throws salvage covers; and removes debris.

Drives fire pumpers and ladder trucks to scene of a fire when required: cranks trucks; prepares for pumping operations by seeing that hydrant connections are made; pumps water to fire at designated pressure and sees that suction hose and fire hose are properly located; watches condition of motor and unit during operation; and makes necessary adjustments or changes.

Repairs and services fire stations and equipment: inspects, maintains and cleans quarters; checks engine daily; and inspects pumping equipment, ignition, batteries, brakes and other equipment to see that the apparatus is in good working condition.

Serves as incident commander until relieved by superior officer: takes active charge in emergency or unusual situations; practices safety in situations where innocent people could be endangered; and coordinates with other agencies in performing police work.

Completes all mandatory police and fire training as implemented by the department: attends required training classes, seminars and meetings; participates in a continuing program of training and instruction, to include online and hands-on training; and attends scheduled drills and classes.

Performs assignments and instructions in accordance with departmental rules and regulations received in general terms from a superior officer who reviews work methods and results through reports, observations, and discussions.

Prepares and/or processes training reports, incident reports, vehicle maintenance reports, inspection reports, memos, correspondence, etc.; provides a data log; and enters information into a data base, including correcting errors as required.

Receives, reviews and processes various reports and records including vehicle maintenance records, property lists, warrants, NCIC papers, incident reports, traffic reports, traffic tickets, booking reports, etc.; prepares and processes incident reports, wreck reports, laboratory reports, training reports, fire reports, etc.

Refers to equipment check sheets, building inspections, fire reports, and emergency response guidebooks.

Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and hand tools to complete law enforcement and fire suppression duties: utilizes camera, fire hose, firearms, hand tools, air compressor, generators, fans, PR-24, and self-contained breathing apparatus; and operates various office machines including a calculator, computer, two-way radio, etc.

Complies with established policies, procedures and safe work practices: follows safety training and instructions provided by supervisor; wears and maintains all personal protective equipment required for job; and immediately reports any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions, as well as any on- the-job injury or illnesses.

Additional Functions:

Provides assistance to other officers as needed.

Trains with and utilizes Tasers and other non-lethal weapons.

Performs other related duties as required.

The City of Union is the county seat for Union County and is situated in the northwestern corner of the state.
The City has just under 10,000 persons living within the four and a half (4.5) square miles of the City limits.
The City, incorporated on December 20, 1837, is over one hundred eighty years old and one of the State's first municipalities.
Union has the Council form of government, with six Councilmembers and a Mayor being elected to four-year staggered terms of office.
City Council sets policies and provides the framework for the many City services through Ordinances, Resolutions, or Motions.
The Mayor serves as the Official Head of the government, as well as serving as presiding officer at all meetings of City Council.
Regular meetings of City Council are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Municipal Complex on Sharpe Avenue.
The City Administrator is responsible for recommending policy and carrying out the policies and enforcing the Ordinances adopted by City Council. He prepares the annual budget, approves the hiring of employees and is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of all City functions.
The City of Union is rich in tradition and history, resting on beautiful, gently rolling wooded hills.
Hospitality and courtesy are routine in Union.
The City of Union is a community of change.
As an employee, you are a part of this fine City, and you will help to shape its present and its future.

Company Description

The City of Union is the county seat for Union County and is situated in the northwestern corner of the state.\r\nThe City has just under 10,000 persons living within the four and a half (4.5) square miles of the City limits.\r\nThe City, incorporated on December 20, 1837, is over one hundred eighty years old and one of the State's first municipalities.\r\nUnion has the Council form of government, with six Councilmembers and a Mayor being elected to four-year staggered terms of office.\r\nCity Council sets policies and provides the framework for the many City services through Ordinances, Resolutions, or Motions.\r\nThe Mayor serves as the Official Head of the government, as well as serving as presiding officer at all meetings of City Council.\r\nRegular meetings of City Council are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Municipal Complex on Sharpe Avenue.\r\nThe City Administrator is responsible for recommending policy and carrying out the policies and enforcing the Ordinances adopted by City Council. He prepares the annual budget, approves the hiring of employees and is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of all City functions.\r\nThe City of Union is rich in tradition and history, resting on beautiful, gently rolling wooded hills.\r\nHospitality and courtesy are routine in Union.\r\nThe City of Union is a community of change.\r\nAs an employee, you are a part of this fine City, and you will help to shape its present and its future.