Police Officer

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general guidance and direction of the Police Sergeant. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Although not supervisory in nature, this position is tasked with providing leadership and guidance for other staff members within the department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following: Works on assigned shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, preliminary investigation, first aid at accidents, and detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct. Maintains availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies. Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances. Patrols streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving law violations. Quickly responds to 9-1-1 emergency radio calls. Examine doors, windows, premises of unoccupied buildings to detect suspicious conditions. Accompany prisoners to headquarters, jail, or court and appear in court as arresting officer. Gives advice on laws and ordinances and general information to the public. Attend training classes in police methods, firearms, first aid, and related subjects. Performs typical duties involving dusting for latent fingerprints, obtaining fingerprints of suspects, interviewing suspects and witnesses, gathering and preserving evidence, arresting violators. Summoning ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; taking measurements and drawing diagrams of scenes. Conducting follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; developing leads and tips; searching scenes for clues. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Police