PATROL OFFICER

The incumbent holds the rank of Corporal or Patrol Officer and serves within the Patrol Division of the Evansville Police Department, assigned to a Patrol Sector or other specialized assignment. The position is responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal laws, protecting life and property, maintaining public order, and providing professional police services to the community. Enforce local, state, and federal laws through proactive patrol, crime prevention, and investigations. Patrol assigned areas to ensure the security of residences, businesses, and public spaces. Respond to calls for service, including emergencies, domestic incidents, unlawful activity, and public assistance. Conduct traffic enforcement, issue citations, and effect lawful arrests as warranted. Investigate accidents, provide first aid, and coordinate with emergency responders. Pursue, apprehend, and arrest suspects using appropriate levels of force. Participate in investigations by collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing reports. Testify in court as required. Maintain departmental equipment, uniforms, and assigned vehicles. Provide community services such as escorts and motorist assistance. Direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic as needed. Attend shift briefings and required training programs. Prepare and submit reports in accordance with departmental policies. Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Essential Functions for Police Officers (INPRS 77 Fund) Patrol & Response Functions Patrol assigned area on foot or drive a vehicle searching for suspicious activity or situations or checking for persons in need of service. Monitor radio and other communication devices to receive assigned runs and to maintain awareness of activities in assigned areas or by other officers. Patrol & Response Functions (continued) Respond to assigned runs by driving, walking, or running to specified locations, assess situations, determine need for other assistance, and take appropriate action. Move people away from danger, including carrying unconscious individuals, and providing emergency aid to injured persons. Investigate accidents, extract victims, provide emergency aid, gather evidence, record observations and witness statements, request assistance from other officers or agencies as needed, direct the removal of vehicles, and ensure the area is clear. Search crime scenes, preserve and protect evidence, and record findings and observations. Pursue, apprehend, search, and arrest suspects using only necessary force, advise suspect of their rights, and transport them to detention areas. Using appropriate equipment and weapons, restrain individuals from physically striking or injuring others. Drive a vehicle at high speed when necessary due to the nature of an emergency. Report as directed to scenes of general emergencies and take appropriate action to protect life and property, such as directing traffic, quarantining an area, assisting individuals in leaving an area, preventing looting, and requesting appropriate assistance. Community Engagement Assist citizens with problems such as lost children, injured persons, animal bites, civil disputes, locked doors, vehicle inspections and verifications, or abandoned vehicles. Refer persons to appropriate social service agencies when situations warrant. Maintain visibility in the community by meeting and talking with citizens, providing information, visiting local businesses, and making presentations to schools, neighborhoods, and civic organizations. Traffic Enforcement Stop drivers of vehicles when traffic violations are observed, verify license and registration data, advise drivers of safe driving practices, and issue citations or make arrests as warranted. Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic when congestion occurs or as directed. Court & Documentation Write reports and complete forms as required by operating procedure and make oral reports to appropriate personnel. Testify in court, prepare for such testimony by reviewing reports and notes, meet with attorneys, and obtain appropriate evidence. Training, Equipment, and Fitness Participate in training on law enforcement procedures, including firearms, criminal justice, court procedure, emergency medical aid, and related subjects. Maintain uniforms, equipment, and weapons. Maintain personal physical fitness. Perform related duties as assigned. Job Requirements Certification or eligibility for certification by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Ability to meet all departmental hiring and retention requirements. Ability to meet baseline mental standards and baseline physical standards as required by Indiana Statute. Ability to obey lawful orders and directives from supervisors and the Police Merit Commission. Physical & Medical Physical ability to perform essential duties, including pursuits, arrests, and emergency responses. Annual qualification in firearms as required by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board. Knowledge of and ability to administer CPR and First Aid. Ability to pass a yearly Work Performance Evaluation test. Ability to respond to emergencies while off duty if required. Maintain a valid driver’s license (State of Residence). Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of criminal law and ability to apply departmental practices, procedures, and regulations. Knowledge and proper use of departmental equipment, vehicles, and weapons. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive departmental information. Flexibility to adapt to varying work environments, irregular hours, and weather conditions. Ability to meet all annual training requirements set forth by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board and the Evansville Police Department. Responsibility The Patrol Officer performs a wide range of patrol duties in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. Officers are expected to make independent decisions and take appropriate actions based on situational demands. Supervisory oversight, legal standards, and departmental guidelines provide safeguards to minimize errors. Errors in judgment or action may result in risks to public safety, potential civil liability, disruption of department operations, or property damage. Personal Work Relationships Patrol Officers maintain communication with supervisors, offenders, other law enforcement agencies, victims, and the public for purposes including coordination of patrol operations, enforcement of laws, and providing public assistance. Patrol Officers report directly to a shift sergeant. Physical Effort and Work Environment Work is performed both in the office and in the field, frequently in adverse weather conditions. Duties may involve high-risk situations, physical confrontations, and emergency responses requiring strenuous physical exertion, such as running, climbing, and assisting accident victims. Environmental Factors for Police Officers (INPRS 77 Fund) Operate both as a member of a team and independently at incidents of uncertain duration. Face exposure to infectious agents such as hepatitis B or HIV. Perform complex tasks during life-threatening emergencies. Work for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration. Face life or death decisions during emergency conditions. Tolerate exposure to grotesque sights and smells associated with major trauma. Make rapid transitions from rest to near maximal exertion without warm-up periods. Use firearms, self-defense equipment, and body armor. Be able to physically protect themselves. Be able to communicate with people effectively. Maintain mental resilience and decision-making capacity under stressful, unpredictable, and life-threatening conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr