Police Officer

Perform police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities . Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances and of departmental rules and regulations; knowledge of the principles of legal procedures and processes; knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment. Ability to learn and retain applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; ability to perform work requiring good physical condition. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisors; Ability to present a command presence while performing duties and maintain stability in an unstable environment. ?Ability to defuse angry, irate citizens in emergencies. Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to learn the City's geography. Ability to work under varying climatic conditions. Ability to work long hours while standing. Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, policies and regulations and apply these to work problems and potentially life threatening situations. Ability to work independently. Patrols city streets to enforce traffic laws; provides emergency assistance to motorists; investigates traffic accidents; locked or stalled vehicles, directs traffic at emergency scenes. Patrols City parks and facilities, commercial and residential areas to prevent or detect criminal activity, and misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations. Responds to radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits; interrogates suspects, interviews witnesses, obtains evidence and compiles information and prepares cases for filing of charges, testifies in court, and performs other related activities. Coordinates activities with other officers or other City departments as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney, Court Administrator, and Municipal Prosecutor's Office regarding cases, policies and procedures, as needed and assigned; provides mutual assistance. Prepare a variety of reports and records including reports of investigation, field interrogation reports, alcohol reports, driving impaired, influence reports, breathalyzer checks list, bad check form, force reports, vehicle impoundment form, traffic hazard reports, etc. ? Undertakes limited commission community oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug abuse resistance education (DARE), traffic safety, traffic direction; ?interacting with the citizens and business owners; develops leads and tips through informants. Attends training to maintain certification requirements and departmental policies. Coordinates and supervises the training, assignment, development of subordinate police officers. Provides instruction and certification to department personnel including breathalyzer, firearms, baton and PPT defensive tactics, etc. Checks for proper operation of assigned equipment; perform emergency repairs; reports mechanical problems. Responsible for hazard identification (missing signs, malfunctioning traffic lights, street lights out) and notification to appropriate department or supervisor. ?Delivers informational packets to City Council members; perform occasional animal control duties; serve summons, subpoenas and warrants. Possession of a valid Missouri Motor vehicle operator's license without recent record of suspension or revocation in any state. Personal motor vehicle liability insurance. Missouri Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer; Breathalyzer and Radar Certification. Failure to maintain required licenses or certification is cause for suspension or termination. Employees with felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years are not qualified. Must be of good moral character, temperate, and industrious in work habits. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job. Work involves rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, subject to emergency call-outs. Must reside within Adair County. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must meet Department's physical standards. Police car, police radio, handgun and other weapons as required, intermediate defense weapons, handcuffs, duplicating equipment (copier), telephone, telecommunications equipment, a computer terminal, breathalyzer, radar guns, first aid equipment, OC spray, tasers, cameras, flashlight. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration, loud noises (sirens, firearms, etc.). The employee encounters unsanitary conditions, exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious diseases, chemicals, and biological hazards. The employee is required to drive. Employee is required to wear personal protective equipment. High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by Missouri Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer or two-year community college degree in criminal justice, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.